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.
Travelin' This Lonesome Road
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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The wind and storms are raging high and it's awful cold
My mind drifts back to you, sweetheart, and I love you so
Now you've gone and left me here to travel this lonesome road
I remember dear, not long ago, you said you'd be my own
I never thought you'd go away and leave me all alone
The kind of love you had for me, I find sweetheart, grows cold
I'm traveling down this lonesome road, oh, how I hate to go
The wind and storms are raging high and it's awful cold
My mind drifts back to you, sweetheart, and I love you so
Now you've gone and left me here to travel this lonesome road
All I do is roam around and look for you, my dear
I know I'll search ten thousand miles, oh, how I need you, dear
You broke my heart, you left me here, now I'm growing old
Why did you go and leave me here to travel this lonesome road?
I'm traveling down this lonesome road, oh, how I hate to go
The wind and storms are raging high and it's awful cold
My mind drifts back to you, sweetheart, and I love you so
Now you've gone and left me here to travel this lonesome road
In Bill Monroe's song "Travelin' This Lonesome Road," the singer describes their feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after being left by their lover. The lyrics convey a desperate longing for the return of the lost love, as the singer roams and looks for them. The harsh weather and cold environment serve as a metaphor for the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The repeated refrain, "Now you've gone and left me here to travel this lonesome road," emphasizes the loneliness and isolation of the singer, who feels abandoned and deserted.
The lyrics also highlight the personal struggles of the singer, who is growing old and incapable of moving on from the lost love. Through the words, Monroe offers a vivid portrayal of a devastated soul struggling to cope with the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm traveling down this lonesome road, oh, how I hate to go
I am enduring a difficult journey alone, and it pains me deeply to continue
The wind and storms are raging high and it's awful cold
The weather is harsh and unforgiving, making my journey even more challenging
My mind drifts back to you, sweetheart, and I love you so
Despite my current hardships, I am thinking fondly of my beloved and my feelings for them remain strong
Now you've gone and left me here to travel this lonesome road
I am struggling on this journey because my partner has abandoned me, leaving me to face this difficulty alone
I remember dear, not long ago, you said you'd be my own
I recall the promise you made to me recently that we would be together
I never thought you'd go away and leave me all alone
I did not expect you to break your promise and abandon me to continue my journey alone
The kind of love you had for me, I find sweetheart, grows cold
Your affection for me seems to be diminishing, adding to my sense of loneliness and despair
All I do is roam around and look for you, my dear
My search for you is constant, as I feel lost and inconsolable without you
I know I'll search ten thousand miles, oh, how I need you, dear
I am willing to go to great lengths and distances in my search for you because my longing for you is so strong
You broke my heart, you left me here, now I'm growing old
Your departure has hurt me deeply and I am feeling the pain of both your absence and the passage of time as I age alone
Why did you go and leave me here to travel this lonesome road?
I am questioning why you chose to leave me during this difficult and lonely journey, causing me to suffer greatly
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MONROE
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