In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
How Will I Explain About You?
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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My heart is so lonely and blue
When friends ask about you why you're not around
How will I explain about you?
How will I explain about you?
They know I've been faithful and true
So when they start asking why you're not around
How will I explain about you?
They saw us together for such a long time
They knew that I loved you so true
But now that you've gone and I'm left all alone
How will I explain about you?
How will I explain about you?
I can't let them know that we're through
They wouldn't believe it could ever be true
How will I explain about you?
If ever you were lonely and wish to return
Remember I'm waiting for you
But if I must travel that pathway alone
How will I explain about you?
How will I explain about you?
I'm leaving it all up to you
And if you insist that our pathway must part
How will I explain about you?
How will I explain about you?
I'm leaving it all up to you
And if you insist that our pathway must part
How will I explain about you?
In the song "How Will I Explain About You?" by Bill Monroe, the singer is expressing their heartache and loneliness after their beloved partner has left them to "travel alone." The singer is left feeling empty and sorrowful, unsure of how to answer when friends ask about their absence. Throughout the lyrics, the singer contemplates how to explain the situation, emphasizing their own faithfulness and genuine love for their partner. The lyrics highlight the dilemma faced by the singer, torn between wanting their partner to return and fearing they may have to accept a life without them.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and vulnerability, as the singer ponders how to justify their partner's departure. They question how their friends will react and if they will believe the truth, unable to fathom life without their beloved. The repeated refrain, "How will I explain about you?" emphasizes the singer's struggle and serves as a plea to their absent partner to reconsider their decision to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me, my darling to travel alone
You chose to leave me and go on your own journey
My heart is so lonely and blue
I feel immense sadness and solitude in my heart
When friends ask about you why you're not around
When my friends inquire about your absence
How will I explain about you?
How can I convey the circumstances surrounding your departure?
They know I've been faithful and true
They are aware of my loyalty and sincerity
So when they start asking why you're not around
When they begin questioning your absence
How will I explain about you?
How can I articulate the reasons behind your absence?
They saw us together for such a long time
They witnessed our continuous presence as a couple
They knew that I loved you so true
They understood the depth of my genuine love for you
But now that you've gone and I'm left all alone
But now that you have departed, leaving me in solitude
How will I explain about you?
How can I express the circumstances of your absence?
I can't let them know that we're through
I cannot reveal to them that our relationship has ended
They wouldn't believe it could ever be true
They would find it difficult to accept that it is real
How will I explain about you?
How can I communicate the truth regarding your departure?
If ever you were lonely and wish to return
If you ever feel lonely and desire to come back
Remember I'm waiting for you
Recall that I am patiently anticipating your return
But if I must travel that pathway alone
However, if I must embark on that journey by myself
How will I explain about you?
How can I elucidate the circumstances surrounding your absence?
I'm leaving it all up to you
I am placing the responsibility of deciding in your hands
And if you insist that our pathway must part
And if you insist that we must go our separate ways
How will I explain about you?
How can I clarify the reasons behind your departure?
How will I explain about you?
How can I articulate the circumstances of your absence?
I'm leaving it all up to you
I am giving you complete control and decision-making power
And if you insist that our pathway must part
And if you persist in believing that we should go our separate ways
How will I explain about you?
How can I express the reasons behind your departure?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BILL MONROE
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