Oh Lonesome Me
Bandy Moe Lyrics


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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 bout just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
Oh lonesome me

I'll bet she's not like me
She's out an fancy free
Flirting with the boys with 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

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

(Ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(Ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(Oh lonesome me)

Well I bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so
And brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back into my arms

Well 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...

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh Lonesome Me" by Don Gibson, as performed by Bandy Moe, is a ballad about heartache and loneliness. The lyrics describe the singer's inability to move on from a breakup, despite feeling like a "fool" for staying home and wallowing in his loneliness. He knows he should be out painting the town and having fun, but he can't shake the feeling of heartbreak and regrets that come with losing someone he loves. The chorus repeats the phrase "oh lonesome me," emphasizing the singer's sense of isolation and despair.


The second verse highlights the singer's jealousy and sense of loss as he imagines his former love out flirting with other boys. Despite this, he still holds out hope that she might return to him. The final verse suggests that the singer has tried everything to forget his past and move on to something new, but he still can't shake the feeling of being alone and disconnected from the rest of the world.


Overall, "Oh Lonesome Me" is a haunting and melancholy tune that explores themes of heartache, jealousy, and isolation. Its catchy melody and soulful vocals make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone else is enjoying themselves outside of their homes.


I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I regret not being able to join in on the fun and am rather foolish for not doing so.


I can't get over how she set me free
I still miss my ex, and I cannot move on from how she ended things between us.


A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I acknowledge that I am wasting my time and it's a poor decision to remain isolated at home.


I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
I am aware that I need to go out and have a good time, rather than sulking in my loneliness.


A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I am consumed by my love for my ex, which is blinding me and preventing me from moving on.


I'll bet she's not like me
I am making assumptions about what my ex may or may not be doing, and comparing myself to her.


She's out an fancy free
My ex is living life without any restrictions or worries, or so I assume.


Flirting with the boys with all her charms
I imagine that my ex is flirting with other men and her attractive qualities are luring them in.


But I still love her so
Despite everything, I still have deep feelings of love for my ex.


And brother don't you know
I am asking for my friend's understanding and agreement with my feelings.


I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I am willing to take my ex back and hold her tightly in my embrace, despite how things ended between us.


Well there must be some way
I am confident that there has to be a solution to my current state of loneliness.


I can lose these lonesome blues
I am determined to find a way to overcome my feelings of loneliness and sadness.


Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to let go of my past relationship and try to find happiness with someone else.


I've thought of everything from A to Z
I have exhausted all my options and tried everything I can think of to move on from my ex.


Oh lonesome me
I am still feeling very lonely and down, despite my efforts to change my situation.


(Ba-de-op-bop-bop)
Musical interlude


(Oh lonesome me)
Repeating how I still feel so lonely.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson

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