Hard Hat and a Hammer
Alan Jackson
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Lace-up boots and faded jeans A homemade sandwich, and a half a jug of tea Average Joe, average pay Same ol' end, same ol' day But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer Kind of glue that sticks this world together Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land God bless the working man All week long making a living Life keeps takin', he keeps giving Behind the scene, below the grade Hardly noticed but part of everything But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer Kind of glue that sticks this world together Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land God bless the working man He gives his life then fades away Another young man takes his place Average Joe, average pay The same ol' end, and the same old' day But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer Kind of glue that sticks this world together Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land No, there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer Kind of glue that sticks this world together Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land God bless the working man The working man Oh, the working man and woman
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Written by: ALAN JACKSON
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hard Hat and a Hammer" is a song from the country music genre, which is a style of music that developed in the rural areas of southern United States.
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Album DetailsThe song is a track on Alan Jackson's seventeenth studio album, "Freight Train", which was released on March 30, 2010.
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Chart Performance"Hard Hat and a Hammer" peaked at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2010.
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Song ThemeThe song celebrates the blue-collar worker, particularly those in the construction field, describing the importance of their role and the impact of their hard work.
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SongwriterAlan Jackson is the sole writer for "Hard Hat and a Hammer". Jackson is known for writing or co-writing most of his songs, drawing inspiration from his everyday life.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features footage of construction workers and scenes from other heavyweight jobs. The video compliments the song's lyrical theme.
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Critical AcclaimCritics generally responded positively to the song's theme and Jackson's delivery. 'All Music' critic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, praised the song as "brawny and celebratory".
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Song MessageThe song encourages respect and acknowledgment for hard-working individuals who often get overlooked despite their contributions to society.
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Style SignatureLike many of Alan Jackson's songs, "Hard Hat and a Hammer" showcases his signature storytelling technique and traditional country sound.
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Event-Based HistoryJackson performed "Hard Hat and a Hammer" on his 2010 Freight Train Tour, bringing the story of hard-working, everyday heroes to his fans countrywide.
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