Lonesome Town
Beau Brummels Lyrics
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And they call it lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
You can buy a dream or two to last you all through the years
And the only price you pay is a heartful of tears
Goin' down to lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
Goin' down to lonesome town to cry my troubles away
In the town of broken hearts the streets are paved with regret
There's a place where lovers go to cry their troubles away
And they call it lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
You can buy a dream or two to last you all through the years
And the only price you pay is a heartful of tears
Goin' down to lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
Goin' down to lonesome town to cry my troubles away
In the town of broken hearts the streets are paved with regret
Maybe down in lonesome town I can learn to forget
The lyrics to the Beau Brummels' song "Lonesome Town" tell of a place where lovers go to cry and find solace after a heartbreak. The singer of the song is planning on visiting this place to cry away his troubles and hopefully forget about his past heartbreaks. The lyrics paint a picture of a town where the streets are filled with regret and broken hearts, but it still manages to offer some sense of comfort to those who seek it.
The song's setting, Lonesome Town, is a metaphor for the emotional state of the singer. It represents a place where he can retreat to and grieve his broken heart. It's a place that is a safe haven for heartbroken lovers to cry away their sorrows in peace. By immersing himself in his grief, the singer believes he can eventually heal and move on from his past hurt.
The song's lyrics and melody are melancholic and convey a sense of sadness and sorrow. Beau Brummels' use of the word "heartful" in the lyrics, rather than "heartfelt," adds to the emotional weight of the song. The repetition of the phrase "where the broken hearts stay" further emphasizes the song's central theme of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place where lovers go to cry their troubles away
There is a location where individuals in love can vent their emotions and sorrows to alleviate their burdens.
And they call it lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
This place is referred to as 'Lonesome Town,' where those with shattered or broken hearts typically reside.
You can buy a dream or two to last you all through the years
One can purchase false hopes or dreams that can be sustained for several years.
And the only price you pay is a heartful of tears
However, the catch is that ultimately all you receive in return is immense emotional pain and sadness.
Goin' down to lonesome town, where the broken hearts stay
The artist intends to visit 'Lonesome Town' where those with heartbreaks typically dwell.
Goin' down to lonesome town to cry my troubles away
The singer plans to visit 'Lonesome Town' to relieve their suffering by shedding tears and venting their feelings.
In the town of broken hearts the streets are paved with regret
The singer suggests that a residence such as 'Lonesome Town' is fraught with regrets and missed opportunities.
Maybe down in lonesome town I can learn to forget
The artist hopes that by going to 'Lonesome Town,' they could forget or move on from their troubles and heartache.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAKER KNIGHT
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