Lyrics of
Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound

The song reflects Hank Williams Jr.s struggle with alcohol abuse and his artistic identity, partly inspired by the shadow of his famous father, Hank Williams Sr. It talks about moments of weakness and loneliness, countered by nights out and country music.

I gotta good woman at home
Who thinks I do no wrong
But sometimes lord she just ain't always around
And you know that's when I fall
Now I can't help myself at all
And I get whiskey bent and hell bound

Play me some songs about a ramblin' man
Put a cold one in my hand
'Cause ya know I love to hear those guitar sounds
Don't ya play I'm so lonesome I could cry
'Cause I'll get all balled up inside
And I'll get whiskey bent and hell bound

Sure enough about closin' time
'Bout stoned outta my mind
And I end up with some honky-tonk special I found
Just as sure as the morning sun comes
Think'n of my sweet girl at home
And I need to get whiskey bent and hell bound

Play me the songs about a ramblin' man
Put ol Jim Beam in my hand
'Cause ya know I still love to get drunk and hear country sounds
Don't play, "Your Cheating Heart"
'Cause that'll tear me all apart
And I get whiskey bent and hell bound
Yeah, Hank songs always make me feel low down