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.
Nobody Loves Me
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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If life is empty and full of tears
I long for true love, searched everywhere
Nobody loves me, nobody cares
Searchin' for true love has been in vain
Through years my heart has suffered with pain
Life's lonesome burden now I must bear
Nights on my pillow I dream of love
Through space I gaze at the stars above
They seem to whisper from way up there
"Nobody loves you, nobody cares"
A lonesome heart and a troubled mind
In this old world now is all I find
I look to heaven for I know there
Someone will love me, someone will care
The lyrics of Bill Monroe's Nobody Loves Me express the feelings of someone who is feeling hopeless and alone. The opening line captures the bleak nature of the song, with the singer stating that nobody loves them and nobody cares. The repetition of this line throughout the song further emphasizes the feelings of isolation and loneliness.
The line "if life is empty and full of tears" suggests that the singer is experiencing profound sadness and is struggling to find meaning in their life. The search for true love is a recurring theme in the song: the singer has searched everywhere for it, but to no avail. The repetition of the phrase "nobody loves me, nobody cares" throughout the song suggests that the singer has given up hope of ever finding love and acceptance.
The final verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer expressing the belief that someone will love them and someone will care. Despite the heartache and loneliness expressed throughout the song, the final lines suggest that the singer has not completely given up on the possibility of finding love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody loves me nobody cares
I feel neglected and isolated, as though there is no one who is truly invested in or concerned about me.
If life is empty and full of tears
I feel that my existence is void of any meaningful connections or happiness, and instead is defined by sorrow and despair.
I long for true love, searched everywhere
Despite my feelings of loneliness, I continue to seek out genuine, unconditional affection and have looked tirelessly for it throughout my life.
Searchin' for true love has been in vain
In spite of my persistent efforts to find sincere love, I have not been successful in attaining it and continue to feel alone.
Through years my heart has suffered with pain
The feelings of isolation and neglect have persisted for a long time, causing me significant emotional distress.
Life's lonesome burden now I must bear
I have come to accept that I will likely always carry with me the burden of loneliness and continue through life without the support and care of others.
Nights on my pillow I dream of love
Even in moments of solitude, I hold onto hope that I will one day experience the love and companionship that I crave so deeply.
Through space I gaze at the stars above
In moments of looking upward, I find myself reflecting on my life and yearning for a sense of connection to something beyond myself.
They seem to whisper from way up there
I find myself imbuing the night sky with significance and searching for meaning in the celestial bodies that loom over me.
"Nobody loves you, nobody cares"
In my darker moments, it feels as though the world is conspiring against me and that I am utterly alone without even the support of the universe itself.
A lonesome heart and a troubled mind
My feelings of isolation and despair have taken a significant toll on both my emotional and mental health over time.
In this old world now is all I find
Although I continue to search for something more, my experiences have left me with a profoundly bleak outlook on the world and humanity at large.
I look to heaven for I know there someone will love me, someone will care
Despite my struggles, I continue to hold onto a sense of faith and hope that eventually I will find someone or something that truly loves and cares for me, even if that may not happen in this lifetime.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZEKE CLEMENTS
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