Help Me Understand
Hank Williams
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A little girl prayed at the close of the day, Cause her daddy had gone far away, On her little face was a look of despair, I stood there and listened, and I heard this prayer My Mommie says daddy has brought us to shame And I'm never no more to mention his name Lord take me and lead me and hold to my hand Oh heavenly father help me understand You know friends I wonder Just how many homes are broken tonight And just how many tears are shed By some little word of anger That never should have been said I'd like to tell you a story Of a family I once knew. We'll call them Mary and William And their little daughter sue Now Mary was just a plain mother And bill was just a usual dad And they had their little family quarrels (Like everybody else) But neither one really got mad Then one day something happened It was nothing of course But one word led to another And the last word led to a divorce Now here were two grown up people Who failed to use common sense They strengthened their own selfish pride At little Sue's expense You know she didn't ask to be brought to This world To drift from pillar to post But a divorce never stops to consider The ones it hurts the most There'd be a lot more honest loving In this wicked ole world today If just a few parted parents Could hear little sue say Take me and lead me and hold to my hand Oh heavenly father, help me understand
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Written by: WILLIAMS, SR.
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Help Me Understand" is a lesser-known song by Hank Williams, the legendary American singer-songwriter. He is a pivotal figure in country music, whose career was all the more remarkable for being cut short by his death at age 29.
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Singer's BackgroundHank Williams is often referred to as the "Hillbilly Shakespeare" because of his exceptional songwriting skills. Despite not being as famous as other Williams's songs, "Help Me Understand" still exhibits his evocative, heartrending lyrics.
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Song ThemeLike many of Hank Williams’s songs, "Help Me Understand" deals with themes of heartache and misunderstanding, common themes in Country music during the time.
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Music CompositionThe song is primarily fast-paced, demonstrating William's ability to deliver more up-tempo country numbers contrast to his iconic slower, sorrowful ballads.
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Release DetailsThe exact release date of "Help Me Understand" is difficult to pinpoint as many of Hank Williams's songs were not released during his lifetime. Most of his songs were published posthumously.
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Other PerformancesVarious other artists have covered Williams's songs over the years, including "Help Me Understand". Still, none managed to recreate the raw emotion and distinctive musical style that made Williams a Country music icon.
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Recording LegacyHank Williams's songs, including "Help Me Understand," were crucial in shaping the sound and attitude of modern country music. His raw lyrics and honest performances have been cited as influences by countless artists across several generations.
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Song PopularityWhile not one of Williams's most well-known songs, "Help Me Understand" still has its dedicated fans among the country music community who appreciate its poignant lyrics and Williams's unique vocal delivery.
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Lyrics' RealityThe song's personal and raw lyrics give it a timeless quality, reflecting Williams's own struggles with relationships and internal conflicts—elements make his work universal and enduring.
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Historic SignificanceThe song forms part of William's significant body of work that has greatly contributed to defining the Country genre, showcasing its poetic lyricism, raw emotion, and the distinctive twangy sound.
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