Hank Williams III — I’m a Long Gone Daddy

"I'm A Long Gone Daddy"

All you want to do is sit around and pout
And now I got enough and so I'm getting out

I'm leaving now
I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy I don't need you anyhow

I been in the doghouse so doggone long
That when I get a kiss I think that something's wrong

[chorus]

I'll go find a gal that wants to treat me right
You go get yourself a man that wants to fight

[chorus]

You start your jaws a-wagging and it never stop
You never shut your mouth until I blow my top

[chorus]

I remember back when you were nice and sweet
Things have changed, you'd rather fight than eat

[chorus]

I'm a-gonna do some riding on the midnight train
I'm taking everything except my ball and chain

[chorus]

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This song is titled «I’m A Long Gone Daddy» by Hank Williams III. The lyrics express the singer’s desire to leave a relationship where their partner constantly pouts and causes conflict. The singer declares that they are leaving and don’t need their partner anymore. They reflect on being in the doghouse for a long time, where even a simple kiss feels wrong. The chorus emphasizes the singer’s intention to find someone who treats them right while suggesting their partner should find someone who enjoys fighting. The lyrics also highlight the constant nagging and arguing in the relationship, with the singer reminiscing about how their partner used to be sweet but has now become combative. The song concludes with the singer planning to leave on a midnight train, taking everything except their metaphorical «ball and chain.»