Fat Friends
Hank Williams Jr. · Montana Cafe [1986]
It seems like it always works like that
You'll meet a queen; the girl of your dreams
And she'll have a friend that's really fat
But you decide to take a chance; this could be a great romance
If only she could just get rid of her
"She's my cousin from the East and I know that she's a beast"
And I don't think that this is gonna work
So you take them both out while you try to figure out
"How can I dump the pig?"
You've spent sixty bucks, but things are looking up
She just said she wants to make it big
Now the problem is this, every time we hug and kiss
Her friend says, "I want to go home!"
And we want her to, but we don't know what to do
And that's why it's time for this song
Why do the best lookin' girls have real ugly friends?
It seems like it always works like that
Oh, you'll meet a queen; the girl of your dreams,
And she'll have a friend that's really, really fat!
Every time you make your play, you'll find out there ain't no way
To make love to beauty and the beast
Why do the best lookin' girls have these real ugly friends?
Does this only happen to me?
Now I'm so hot I could smother, 'cause they both come home to Mother
Does this only happen to me?
Fat Friends
Recorded in 1986 on Montana Cafe, Hank Williams Jr.'s 'Fat Friends' stands as a quintessential example of his Southern rock and country fusion. The track showcases the artist's signature vocal style, blending bluesy grit with the twang of the Delta region. Released during a period where Williams Jr. was solidifying his status as a major force in outlaw country, the song reflects the era's emphasis on authenticity and raw energy. It features a driving rhythm and lyrics that explore themes of camaraderie and indulgence, typical of the genre's focus on working-class life. The recording captures the warmth and charisma that defined his discography from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern country music.