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Hammer Swinging

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about

I grew up in a big family. I was the oldest of 7 and the biggest by far. When something heavy needed moved, I was called. When something big needed busted, I was called. When a sledgehammer needed swinging, I was called. This song is about being a hammer, something I will always think of fondly (and is underrated).

lyrics

I am a hammer swinging and that's what they keep me for
Haven't met a rock yet that I can't bust up a little more
Whenever I stop working I'm kindly shown the door
I am a hammer swinging and that's what they keep me for

A handle made of polished oak, and my head is solid steel
I kissed so many things goodbye, I've forgotten how to feel
Always I'm a moving, towards my next meal
A handle made of polished oak, and my head is solid steel

I'm coming on down
I'm coming on down
My face is just a few
Inches from the ground
I'm coming on down
I'm coming on do-ow-own
I am an old hammer swinging round

Haven't met a problem where a good swift tap won't do
Left my mark on industry in at least a town or two
Tunnels they have felt me as I'm passing through
Haven't met a problem where a good swift tap won't do

I'm coming on down
I'm coming on down
My face is just a few
Inches from the ground
I'm coming on down
I'm coming on do-ow-own
I am an old hammer swinging round

Many hands have held me and many more have tried
Some went away form growing old, some just up and died
Cannot count the times I stole a sparkle from their eye
Many hands have held me and many more have tried

I'm coming on down
I'm coming on down
My face is just a few
Inches from the ground
I'm coming on down
I'm coming on do-ow-own
I am an old hammer swinging round

credits

from Ben Gage, released May 4, 2018
Bass - Kevin Martinez
Accordion - Nathan Hunter
Cello - Christine Petersilge
Backing Vocals - Gretchen Pleuss
Guitar - Ben Gage
Lead Vocals - Ben Gage
Percussion - Ben Gage
Harmonica - Ben Gage

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