Hang Tight Honey

Album

Single

Label

Broken Bow Records

Genre

Country

Duration

10:00

Composer(s)

Jason Nix;Paul Sikes;Driver Williams;Lainey Wilson

Entered Chart

Jun 22, 2024

Peak Date

Aug 17, 2024

Released

May 20, 2024

"Hang Tight Honey" is a country barn-burner that celebrates the grit and determination of folks chasing their dreams no matter the cost. Lainey Wilson lays it all out there, singing about the thrill of the crowds and the long stretches of highway in between. But even amid the bright lights and sold-out shows, she's missing her sweetheart back home. Her temporary house might be a bus with four wheels, but there's a heart aching for a real one. "This one's an anthem for the hard working men and women that get up every dang day and put in long hours to make a life worth living for the ones they love most," said Wilson. The lyrics feel straight out of Lainey's own life story. She wrote them with Driver Williams, Jason Nix, and Paul Sikes. Wilson went public with her beau, former football star Devlin "Duck" Hodges, at the 2023 ACM Awards, and you can hear the echo of their love in every line. "I've been runnin' the roads nonstop for a few years now and I ain't gonna lie to y'all, sometimes it can be tough being away from home that much," admitted Wilson. "At the same time, remembering what 'home' is and the things that I get to do for the ones I love because of the work I put in, is what keeps me going and makes it all worthwhile." Released on May 13, 2024, "Hang Tight Honey" is the lead single from Wilson's fifth album, Whirlwind. It's her first radio single that dives into her personal love story, and it's also her most aggressive one yet. The song explodes with energy, incorporating a guitar solo and a rhythm section that drives the tempo. While Wilson has cut peppy tracks on her previous records, only "Wildflowers And Wild Horses" has been promoted on country radio. Jay Joyce is the man behind the boards. The producer is known for crafting uptempo radio-friendly hits for the likes of Eric Church and Brothers Osborne. Wilson debuted "Hang Tight Honey" live on May 17, 2024, when she opened the 2024 ACM Awards with a scorching performance of the song. The singer took home the awards for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year for "Save Me" with Jelly Roll.

I got a bus 'fore I got a house 'cause
That's what dreams make you do
Hittin' them neon honky-tonks
To play a two step or two
Two hundred days to a hundred towns
Bringing boots to a sawdust floor
While this six-string calls my name, baby
I'll be missing yours

Hang tight, honey, I'm a white line running
Down a dream on a long lost highway
Me and this band playing one night stands
For some fans getting straight up sideways
But baby, I miss your blue-collar kiss
Just one more day to get through
Hang tight, honey got a pocket full of money
And I'm headed straight home to you

Yeah, you can't hold me and I can't hold you
From two time zones away
When you're clocking out, yeah, I'm clocking in
Getting ready to hit the stage
Just know they're singing along to all them songs I wrote about you
And I'll be saving all my loving for you come sunday afternoon

Hang tight, honey, I'm a white line running
Down a dream on a long lost highway
Me and this band playing one night stands
For some fans getting straight up sideways
But baby, I miss your blue-collar kiss
Just one more day to get through
Hang tight, honey, got a pocket full of money
And I'm headed straight home to you

Yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'm comin' home to you, baby

Hang tight, honey
Every good run comes to an end
Hang tight, honey
'Til I'm in your arms again

Hang tight, honey, I'm a white line running
Down a dream on a long lost highway
Me and this band playing one night stands
For some fans getting straight up sideways
But baby, I miss your blue-collar kiss
Just one more day to get through
Hang tight, honey, got a pocket full of money
And I'm headed straight home to you

Hang tight, honey, got a pocket full of money
And I'm headed straight home to you
I'm headed straight home to you
I'm headed straight home to you