Choking Gesture
Hank Williams Sr. · Other Songs - Hank Williams Sr.
Choking hard when I inhale in
Pouring drinks with a broke hand
Now I'm up in your face again
When I fuck I don't want to
When I drink I just want to - kill
When I smoke I don't get high
Maybe I should just fucking chill
CHOKING GESTURE (can't breathe in) x4
Out of breath - I can't breathe in
Choking hard when I inhale in
Pouring drinks with a broke hand
Now I'm up in your face again
When I fuck I don't want to
When I drink I just want to - kill
When I smoke I don't get high
Maybe I should just fucking chill
CHOKING GESTURE (can't breathe in) x4
Feeling black lung as you're choking on your blood again
CHOKING - Pour me a drink and I need it right now
COUGHING - I'm coughing up blood and I can't keep it down
CHOKING - Pour me a drink and I need it right now
COUGHING - I'm coughing up blood and I can't keep it down
Wretch it up from deep within(?)
Always living on until the end
I can't give up my hell
I am always living for myself
Choking on my marijuana
Choking on my marijuana
Cho-ch-choking on
Cho-ch-choking on
Cho-ch-choking on
Cho-ch-choking on
Cho-ch-choking on
Cho-ch-choking on
CHOKING ON... MARIJUANA - MARIJUANA
Addicted to your problems
'cause you never can feel bad
and you never will
and you must die alone!
Out of breath and I can't breathe; out of breath and -
Out of breath and I can't breathe; out of breath and -
Out of breath and I can't breathe; out of breath and -
Out of breath and I can't breathe;
OUT OF BREATH AND I - CAN'T - BREATHE!
Choking Gesture
Hank Williams Sr.'s "Choking Gesture" stands as a haunting testament to the blues-inflected country sound that defined his early career. Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track captures the raw emotional intensity characteristic of Williams's performances, blending traditional country rhythms with the gritty delivery that made him a legend. The song reflects the era's musical landscape, where the boundaries between country, blues, and gospel were often blurred, creating a unique sonic texture. Williams's vocal style, known for its melancholic depth and rhythmic precision, drives the recording forward, emphasizing themes of struggle and resilience. As part of his extensive discography, this work exemplifies his ability to craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners, showcasing his influence on subsequent generations of musicians who sought to capture the same authentic, unpolished feel in their own recordings.