Just Waitin'
Hank Williams
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The old maid's a waitin' for leap year to come the crooner's just waitin' to sing The old cow's standin' by the Bull Durham sign Just waitin' for the grass to turn green The bar-fly's waitin' for an easy mark the hitchhiker's just waitin' for a ride The lifetimer's waitin' for a prison break the beachcomber's waitin' for the tide Farmer's daughter's waitin' for the salesman to take her into rown The city slicker's waitin' for the country boy to lay all his money down You know everything comes to standstill nothing seems to make a turn Worm must be waitin' for the early bird Now I reckon the early bird's waitin' for the worm Nobody wants to do nothin' just waitin' to get a finger in the pie Waitin' for a call for a big quiz show or a waitin' for some rich uncle to die Katy she's waitin' at the garden gate the moonshiner's waitin' at the still The gambler's still waitin' for that Ace in the hole and I guess Jack's still waitin' for Jill Everybody's waitin' for something but nothing seems to turn out right Cause the night shift's waitin' for mornin' and the burglar he's just waitin' for night The congregation's waitin' for the preacher the preacher's just waitin' for the groom The groom's just waitin' for the June bride and the bride's just waitin' for June Sunflower's waitin' for the sunshine violet's just waitin' for dew Bee's just waitin' for honey and honey I'm just waitin' for you
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Written by: Bob Gazzaway, Hank Williams, Sr.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Just Waitin'" is a song that was recorded by the country music legend Hank Williams.
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Album InclusionThis track was released on Williams's posthumous album "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter," which came out in 1954.
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Song ThemeThe song takes a cynical view of life, with lyrics about people just waiting for various things, often negative or sad, to happen.
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GenreSpawned from the traditions of gospel music, folk, and country blues, "Just Waitin'" is classified as a country and western song.
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Lyrics SourceHank Williams wrote the lyrics for "Just Waitin'". His ability to hone in on universal feelings of sorrow, loneliness, and despair has made his songs timeless.
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InspirationSome believe that "Just Waitin'" and other songs on the album were inspired by Williams's own struggles with alcoholism and other personal issues.
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Alternate personaThe album it was included on, "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter," featured songs that were more introspective, and it was released under Williams's pseudonym "Luke The Drifter."
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Song DurationThe total runtime of "Just Waitin'" is two minutes and thirty-seven seconds.
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Vocal PerformanceHank's compelling vocal performance adds raw and genuine emotional depth to "Just Waitin'."
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LegacyAlthough not as well-known as Williams's biggest hits, "Just Waitin'" has been appreciated by critics for its poignant lyricism and thematic depth, contributing to Williams's status as one of the most influential figures in country music history.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song's depth and emotional resonance have led to numerous cover versions by various artists, expanding its reach beyond the initial fan base.
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Recording CompanyLike most of Hank Williams' songs, "Just Waitin'" was released by MGM Records.
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MonologueUnlike many of Williams's more famous songs, "Just Waitin'" is more of a monologue set to music, a format he used for many of his "Luke the Drifter" recordings.
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