I wrote this tongue-in-cheek lyric more than a decade ago with Tim McGraw being the unspoken target. Sadly, it rings truer than ever now.
Maybe
That's What Ol' Hank Had in Mind
(©2001) FTM Satires
[v.1]
They
slap a hat on any guy
with a
drawl and handsome grin
Produce
a half pop album
to sell
in the country bin
Book him
for the Leno show
then a
grueling two month tour
Promoting
his big single
It'll go
Top 30 for sure
[Lift]
Some
folks say it's a crying shame
what's
been done to Music Row
They
should keep their opinions
Cause
some things we'll never know
[Chorus]
Maybe
that's what ol' Hank wanted
But he
never got the chance
to leave
the Opry stage behind
To shake
his hips and dance
So
Nashville looks like Hollywood
and
country songs don't whine
It's
alright 'cause
maybe
that's what ol' Hank had in mind
[v.2]
Can't
you see the old troubador
with a
jet plane and limousine
Laser
shows at his concerts
and
talks shows the days between
Cutting
songs about making love
Then
primping for photo shoots
Who's to
say that ain't country
'cause
we don't really know the truth
Maybe
that's what ol' Hank wanted
but he
never got the chance
to leave
the honky tonks behind
to shake
his hips and dance
So
Nashville looks like Hollywood
and
country songs don't whine
it's
alright 'cause
maybe
that's what ol' Hank had in mind
[Tag]
Some
folks say it's a crying shame
what's
been done to Music Row
but I'll
keep my opinion
cause
some things I'll never know