There’s something inherently charming about Tom T. Hall’s storytelling, and “Your Man Loves You Honey” is no exception. This song feels like a love letter from a man who doesn’t just say he loves you—he lives it, even in the simplest ways. It’s not flowery or grandiose; it’s grounded, real, and achingly heartfelt.
The lyrics capture the essence of an everyday romance where love isn’t proven through extravagant gestures but through a quiet consistency. It’s about a man reassuring his partner that, even amid life’s busyness and unpredictability, his love is unwavering. Hall’s delivery—smooth, conversational, and a little wry—makes it feel like he’s sitting across from you, telling his truth over a cup of coffee.
What’s special about this song is its authenticity. It doesn’t overcomplicate love; it celebrates it in its purest, most straightforward form. There’s a beauty in the mundane, Hall seems to say, and it’s a sentiment that resonates deeply, especially in a world where love songs often lean into drama or over-the-top declarations. “Your Man Loves You Honey” is a reminder that love’s strength often lies in the small, steady affirmations.
The melody is simple yet catchy, with a country twang that wraps you up like a warm blanket. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to call your partner, just to remind them they’re loved—or, at the very least, makes you smile at the thought of someone doing that for you
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Lyrics
Had my golf clubs on my shoulder when you saw me first today
And my old army sweater that you thought you threw away
And when you saw me standin’ there you shook your head and sighed
When you saw I bought a six pack I thought you were gonna cry
Your man loves you, honey
I don’t know what else to say
Your man loves you, honey
But you can’t change my ways
Now before you say you’re angry you remember what I did
Went to church with you last Sunday, took your mama and the kids
Sit right up and heard the preachin’, even wore my Christmas tie
I’m not much on organ music, five stringed banjo’s more my style
Your man loves you, honey
I don’t know what else to say
Your man loves you, honey
But you can’t change my ways
Oh you should’ve had a knight in armor and a castle fate
Not some restless cowboy faded jeans and shaggy head
I can’t make it big without and you know that it’s true
Keep me around for last and I’ve been good for one or two
Your man loves you, honey
I don’t know what else to say
Your man loves you, honey
But you can’t change my ways