Lonesome
Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Cars and girls are easy come by in this day and age.
Laughing, joking, dreams, weed smoking, till I've spent my wage.
When I was young, people spoke of immorality.
All the things they said were wrong are what I want to be.
(Hey!) Over, under, sideways, down,
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
When will it end? (When will it end?)
When will it end? (When will it end?)
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)
I find comments 'bout my looks irrelativity.
Think I'll go and have some fun, 'cause it's all for free.
I'm not searchin' for a reason to enjoy myself.
Seems it's better done than argue with somebody else.
(Hey!) Over, under, sideways, down,
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
(Hey!) Over, under, sideways, down,
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
When will it end? (When will it end?)
When will it end? (When will it end?)
The lyrics of Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra's song "Lonesome" express a sense of youthful rebellion and a desire for freedom. The singer talks about how easy it is to find cars and girls in this day and age, and how they spend their wage on laughing, joking, dreams, and weed smoking. The singer also references the disapproval they faced from older generations who spoke of immorality when the singer was younger. However, the singer has a desire to pursue the things that were once considered taboo and immoral.
The lyrics also express a sense of apathy towards societal expectations and a desire to simply enjoy life without worrying about judgement from others. The singer mentions comments about their looks being irrelevant and decides to have fun because it's all for free. The singer is not searching for a reason to enjoy themselves and finds it better to do so than to argue with somebody else. The chorus follows a nonsensical repetition of "Over, under, sideways, down, I bounce a ball that's square and round," which adds to the rebellious and carefree tone of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lonesome" express a sense of rebellion and a desire for freedom and fun. The singer rejects societal norms and expectations and instead chooses to pursue their own desires without worrying about judgement.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)
There is a sense of urgency and excitement in the air.
Cars and girls are easy come by in this day and age.
In modern times, it's easy to find material possessions and people to fill the void.
Laughing, joking, dreams, weed smoking, till I've spent my wage.
I waste my money on temporary pleasures and distractions like jokes, smoking weed, and chasing dreams.
When I was young, people spoke of immorality.
In the past, society condemned acts that were deemed immoral.
All the things they said were wrong are what I want to be.
Despite being taught that certain behaviors are wrong, I am drawn to them and desire to act upon them.
(Hey!) Over, under, sideways, down,
I'm feeling restless and moving in all directions.
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
I am engaging in meaningless activities and distractions to pass the time.
When will it end? (When will it end?)
I am aware that my behavior is unsustainable and wonder when it will all come crashing down.
I find comments 'bout my looks irrelativity.
I disregard criticisms of my appearance because they are unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
Think I'll go and have some fun, 'cause it's all for free.
I choose to indulge in activities that bring me pleasure because I can do so without paying a price.
I'm not searchin' for a reason to enjoy myself.
I don't need a good reason to have fun because I believe that life should be enjoyed without hesitation.
Seems it's better done than argue with somebody else.
It's easier to distract myself with activities than to engage in arguments with others.
(Hey!) Over, under, sideways, down,
I am still aimlessly moving through life, looking for something to occupy my time.
(Hey!) I bounce a ball that's square and round.
I continue to waste my time with meaningless activities and distractions.
When will it end? (When will it end?)
I am still wondering when my unsustainable behavior will come to a halt.
Lyrics © GEMA , SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BERT KAEMPFERT, HERBERT REHBEIN, MILT GABLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind