My angle on how Hank's songs can affect us.
Rockin' Honky Tonk and true Country
Story behind the song
I had this hook for years before it finally grew into a song. Me, two bottles of wine and a lonely hotel room in Italy got it done.
Lyrics
Pour Hank On The Pain
Mike Cullison
It feels like years these last few days
Since my woman walked away
She caught me at my cheatin’ game
Now all I can do is pour some Hank on the pain
No honky tonk angel can help my heart
There were too many pieces when I fell apart
I hope Luke the Drifter can explain
Mister won’t you help me pour some Hank on the pain
(chorus)
‘Cause I dance with her mem’ry ev’ry night
Wearin’ out the jukebox, I’m so lonesome I could cry
It cuts so deep the guilt and the shame
Make mine a double and pour old Hank on the pain
Those lonesome songs they sure ring true
When there’s nothing in the world that a fool can do
I only have myself to blame
And all I can do is pour some Hank on the pain
(chorus)
If she’d take me back I’d wear a ball and chain
But all I can do is pour ol’ Hank on the pain
