Oh Lonesome Me
Johnny Cash Lyrics
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And having fun (having fun)
I'm just a fool for staying home
And having none (having none)
I can't get over
How she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making
By just hanging round
(Hanging round)
I know that I should have
Some fun and paint the town
(Paint the town)
I've thought of everything
From A to Z (A to Z)
Oh, lonesome me
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys
With all her charms
(All her charms)
But I still love her so
And, brother, don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here
In my arms (in my arms)
Well. there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
(Lonesome blues)
Forget about the past and
Find somebody new (somebody)
I've thought of everything
From A to Z (A to Z)
Oh, lonesome me
(Oh, lonesome me)
Well, I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys
With all her charms
(All her charms)
But I still love her so
And, brother, don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here
In my arms (in my arms)
Well. there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
(Lonesome blues)
Forget about the past and
Find somebody new (somebody)
I've thought of everything
From A to Z (A to Z)
Oh, lonesome me
Oh, lonesome me
The lyrics of "Oh Lonesome Me" by Johnny Cash depict a man who is feeling lonely and left out of the fun that everyone else is having. He is pining for his ex-girlfriend who has moved on from their relationship and is enjoying her life without him. The song expresses the singer's regret for staying home and not making the most of his life without her, while he still has feelings for her.
The song begins with the singer observing everyone around him going out and enjoying themselves, while he is left behind feeling lonely and foolish for staying home. He then reflects on his past relationship and how his ex-girlfriend set him free, which suggests that he may have been feeling trapped or held back by the relationship. However, he is still in love with her and thinks that she is out having fun with other men.
The singer realizes that he has been making a mistake by just hanging around and feeling sorry for himself. He acknowledges that he should be going out and having fun too, but laments that he can't stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend. He fantasizes about reuniting with her and welcoming her back into his life despite her flirting with other men.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oh Lonesome Me" address themes of loneliness, regret, and longing for a lost love. Cash's melancholy delivery and the song's simple, repetitive melody convey the singer's sense of isolation and his yearning for a connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out
And having fun (having fun)
I'm just a fool for staying home
And having none (having none)
People are enjoying themselves outside, while I am foolishly stuck at home with nobody to share my time with.
I can't get over
How she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
I can't stop thinking about how my former lover liberated me from our relationship and left me feeling alone and desolate.
A bad mistake I'm making
By just hanging round
(Hanging round)
I know that I should have
Some fun and paint the town
(Paint the town)
It's a poor decision to remain stagnant and wait for things to change, when I should be going out and enjoying myself like the rest of the crowd.
I've thought of everything
From A to Z (A to Z)
Oh, lonesome me
I've considered every possible course of action, but I am still struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys
With all her charms
(All her charms)
I imagine that my ex-partner is dissimilar to me and is living life freely, charming and seducing others.
But I still love her so
And, brother, don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here
In my arms (in my arms)
Despite the hurt she has caused me, I still have strong feelings for her and would gladly take her back into my life and hold her close.
Well. there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
(Lonesome blues)
Forget about the past and
Find somebody new (somebody)
I need to find a way to dispel these feelings of solitude, leave behind the past and move on by looking for someone new.
Oh, lonesome me
I am feeling lonely and detached from others.
Well, I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys
With all her charms
(All her charms)
Again, I perceive my former partner as being vastly different from myself - carefree, coquettish, and captivating.
But I still love her so
And, brother, don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here
In my arms (in my arms)
Despite recognizing our differences, I cannot hide my love for her and I would accept her back wholeheartedly.
Well. there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
(Lonesome blues)
Forget about the past and
Find somebody new (somebody)
I need to find a method of ridding myself of this solitude and moving on by finding someone new to share my life with.
I've thought of everything
From A to Z (A to Z)
Oh, lonesome me
Oh, lonesome me
Despite the considerations of possibilities for mitigating my loneliness, I am still feeling incredibly alone and disconnected from others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON GIBSON
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Christian Fletcher
What a wonderful song and great voice from Johnny
nicky0016dd
He did a very good job on this song
Brennan Leslie
Love this song listened to it on my birthday
Adrian Morales
Happy birthday
Glass Lemonade
All mountain Tim comments aside, this is a pretty good song.
Deathzonekiller 22
A great cowboy with a great stand...
I miss you Cowboy speedwagon... :c
Attila Szakal
He deservedt to win😢
Luis Ramirez
I knew of this song first in Spanish. This still amazes me.
fakeashell4297
even though i like hip hop, this lowkey has the jams
Miss Kitty 1944
Love you Johnny cash great singer god bless you 2019 Mar love all songs