Everybody's going out and having fun
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me

A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging around
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A love-sick fool, it's blinding, just can't see
Oh, lonesome me

Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
Oh, but I still love her so and brother don't you know
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms

There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me

Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
Oh, but I still love her so and brother, don't you know
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms

There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me

Overall Meaning

In M. Ward's "Oh Lonesome Me," the singer sings about feeling left out and heartbroken as everyone around him is having a good time. He is stuck at home with his lonesome thoughts and the memories of a past love. The singer knows that he should be out having fun, but he can't seem to shake off the feeling of missing his ex-lover. He admits he's a love-sick fool, and every thought he has seems to bring him back to her memory.

The lyrics suggest that the singer believes his ex-girlfriend is out having fun and flirting with other guys, which makes him feel even lonelier. However, he still loves her and would welcome her back into his life. He realizes that he needs to forget about the past and move on, but he can't seem to stop thinking about her.

This song captures the deep pain of heartbreak and unrequited love. The singer is honest in his vulnerability, and the melancholy tone of the song expresses his feeling of isolation and loneliness. Overall, "Oh Lonesome Me" is a beautiful, poignant ballad that captures the universal theme of lost love and heartache.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone is out enjoying themselves, but I am not.

I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I feel like a foolish person who is missing out on fun.

I can't get over how she set me free
I'm still upset about how my ex-girlfriend ended things.

Oh, lonesome me
I am truly feeling lonely and sad.

A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging around
I know that I am not doing myself any favors by staying home and being lonely.

I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I understand that I should go out and enjoy myself.

A love-sick fool, it's blinding, just can't see
My love for my ex is overwhelming and it's hard for me to see anything clearly.

Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
I imagine that my ex is out having fun while I am at home feeling sad.

Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
She is probably using her charms to attract other men.

Oh, but I still love her so and brother don't you know
Despite everything, I still have strong feelings for her.

Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would forgive her and take her back if she wanted to come back to me.

There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
I need to find a way to break free from this sadness and loneliness.

Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to move on from my ex and find someone else to love.

I've thought of everything from A to Z
I have explored all possible options and ideas to alleviate my loneliness.

Oh, lonesome me
I am still feeling very lonely and sad.

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