Oh Lonesome Me
Billy White Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Everybody's going out and having fun
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set set me free oh lonesome me

A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I thought of everything from A to Z oh lonesome me
I'll bet she's not like me she's out and fancy free
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so and brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms

Well there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I thought of everything from A to Z oh lonesome me oh lonesome me





Well I'll bet she's not like me...
Oh lonesome me

Overall Meaning

"Oh Lonesome Me" by Billy White is a classic country song that deals with themes of heartbreak and loneliness. The lyrics describe the singer's sense of isolation as he observes everyone else around him enjoying their lives while he remains at home, alone and pining for his lost love. The chorus, "Oh Lonesome Me," becomes a refrain that underscores the depth of his sadness.


The first verse addresses the singer's regret at failing to move on from his lost love. He recognizes that he should be having fun and enjoying life, but he can't bring himself to do so. In the second verse, he thinks about how his ex-girlfriend must be moving on with her life, flirting with other men and enjoying her freedom. Despite his sadness, the singer still harbors hope that she will return to him. In the final verse, he resolves to overcome his loneliness and find a way to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone around me is living their best lives and enjoying themselves to the fullest.


I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I'm foolish for choosing to stay home alone and not experiencing the pleasures of life.


I can't get over how she set set me free oh lonesome me
I can't stop thinking about how my former lover ended our relationship and left me feeling lonely and lost.


A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging round
It's a terrible mistake to keep holding onto the past and not moving forward with my life.


I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I understand that I need to enjoy myself more and live life to the fullest.


I thought of everything from A to Z oh lonesome me
I have explored every possible solution for my loneliness and still can't find a way to get over my ex-lover.


I'll bet she's not like me she's out and fancy free
I assume that my former lover has moved on and is now living a carefree life without me.


Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
She's probably out there flirting with other men and using her charm to attract them.


But I still love her so and brother don't you know
Despite everything, I still love her deeply and want her back in my life.


I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would gladly take her back and give her all the love and affection she deserves.


Well there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
I must find a way to overcome my loneliness and sadness.


Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to move on from my past and find a new partner to love and cherish.


I thought of everything from A to Z oh lonesome me oh lonesome me
I have exhausted all possible ways to overcome my loneliness, yet I still feel empty and alone.




Writer(s): Don Gibson

Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions