Men with Broken Hearts
Hank Williams
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You'll meet many just like me upon lifes busy street. With shoulders stooped and heads bowed low and eyes that stare in defeat. For souls that live within the past where sorrow plays all parts, For a living death is all that's left for men with brokens hearts. You have no right to be the judge, to criticize and condemn. Just think but for the grace of God it would be you instead of him. One careless step, a thoughtless deed and then the misery starts And to those who weep death comes cheap, these men with broken hearts. Humble you should be when they come passing by, For its written that the greatest of men never get to big to cry. Some lose faith in love and life when sorrow shoots her darts, With hope all gone, they walk alone these men with broken hearts. You've never walked in that man's shoes or saw things through his eyes, Or stood and watched with helpless hands while the heart inside you dies. Some were porpers, some were kings, some were masters of the arts, But in their shame they're all the same, these men with broken hearts. Life sometimes can be so cruel that a heart will pray for death. God why must these living dead know pain with every breath? So help your brother along the road, no matter where he starts! For the God that made you,made them too. These men with broken hearts!
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Men With Broken Hearts" is a country song originally written and performed by Hank Williams, one of the most celebrated country music artists of all time.
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Release YearThe song was recorded on January 9, 1951. However, it was posthumously released by MGM Records in 1953 after Williams' early death.
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ThemeThe song addresses the often-underestimated depths of depression, loneliness, and heartbreak, showcasing Williams' deep empathy for the prevailing social issues of his time.
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Singer's Personal ConnectionHank Williams was known for his sad songs, often fueled by his own struggles with addiction and heartbreak. "Men With Broken Hearts" is believed to be inspired by his own personal experiences as much as his observations of other's suffering.
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Album PlacementThe song appears on the album "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter," which is a side project where Williams used the pseudonym "Luke the Drifter" to separate his more melancholic and moralizing songs from his regular output.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Men with Broken Hearts," including Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, and George Jones, demonstrating the enduring popularity and appeal of the song. Certain renditions transform the original ballad into other music styles, such as folk and even blues.
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The Luke the Drifter PersonaThe song's tone and serious subject matter fit with Williams' "Luke the Drifter" persona, which featured more somber, deeply philosophical songs that were quite distinct from his usual honky-tonk style.
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Narration StyleUnlike many of his usual songs, "Men With Broken Hearts" isn't sung but spoken like a poem or sermon, giving it a unique place within Williams' catalog.
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LegacyThe song is considered a major influence in the development of ‘mourning songs,’ a sub-genre within country and pop music dealing with themes of loss and sorrow.
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Live PerformancesHank Williams tended to avoid performing his "Luke the Drifter" songs on stage, including "Men With Broken Hearts." However, his spoken-word delivery in these songs is noted as an early precursor to the 'talking blues' style popularized in folk and country music in later decades.
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