Oh Lonesome Me
Chet Atkins Floyd Cramer & Boots Randolph Lyrics
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I'm a fool for staying home and having none.
I can't get over how she set me free.
Oh, lonesome me.
There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find someone new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I'll bet she's not like me.
She's out and fancy free,
Flirting 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
The above lyrics represent a feeling of loneliness and heartbreak after a breakup. The singer is seeing everyone around him going out and enjoying life, while he is stuck at home, alone and missing his former lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh Lonesome Me," which serves as a metaphor for the singer's isolation and sadness.
The first verse highlights the singer's feelings of foolishness for staying home instead of going out and having fun with other people. He can't seem to forget about his ex-girlfriend and the freedom she gave him by leaving him. The second verse suggests that the singer has tried everything to forget his past and move on with his life, but he still can't shake off the feeling of loneliness. He knows that his ex-girlfriend is out there enjoying life without him, but he still holds onto the hope that she might come back to him.
In the final verse, the singer recognizes that his ex-girlfriend is not like him. She is enjoying her newfound freedom and is flirting with other guys. However, despite this, the singer still loves her and would welcome her back into his life with open arms. The song's overall tone is melancholic, yet the singer has an underlying sense of hope that his ex-girlfriend may someday return.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone else is out enjoying themselves
I'm a fool for staying home and having none.
I feel foolish for staying home and being alone
I can't get over how she set me free.
I still can't believe she ended our relationship
Oh, lonesome me.
I am so lonely without her
There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
I need to find a way to stop feeling so lonely
Forget about my past and find someone new
I should move on from my past relationship and try to find someone else
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've considered every possibility to try and feel better
Oh, lonesome me.
I am still so lonely without her
I'll bet she's not like me.
She probably enjoys being single more than I do
She's out and fancy free,
She's out living her life without any worries
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
She's probably charming and flirting with other guys
But I still love her so,
Despite everything, I still love her deeply
And brother don't you know
You know that
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would take her back into my life and love her again
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Written by: DON GIBSON
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