Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
David Ball Lyrics


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You were mine for just awhile
Now you're putting on the style
And you never once looked back
At your home across the track

You're the gossip of the town
But my heart can still be found
Where you tossed it on the ground
Pick me up on your way down

Pick me up on your way down
When you're blue and all alone
When the glamor starts to boar you
Come on back where you belong

You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
When they take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down

Well, they've changed your attitude
Made you haughty and so rude
But underneath, you're still the same
Hey, I know they're to blame

If you find these thing are true
I'll be waiting here for you
As you tumble to the ground
Pick me up on your way down

Yeah, pick me up on your way down
When you're blue and all alone
When the glamor starts to boar you
Come on back where you belong





You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
When they take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down

Overall Meaning

The song "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" by David Ball is a classic country ballad that speaks of heartbreak, missed opportunities, and the hope of reconciliation. The song talks about a relationship that was once strong but is now in ruins. The singer longs for his former lover to come back to him, and he offers to be there for her when she falls from grace. He sings about how she has gotten caught up in the glitz and glamor of life and has forgotten about her roots. He feels that he is still the person that she can depend on and is willing to be there for her when she needs support.


The song is a poignant commentary on the fickle nature of love and how easily people can be swayed by the opinions of others. It talks about how people can be changed by the environment in which they find themselves and how they can lose sight of what is truly important. The singer knows that his former lover is bound to fall and is offering his love and support as a fallback when that happens.


Overall, "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the hearts of anyone who has ever been in love and experienced heartbreak. It is a reminder that love can be complicated but that it is always worth fighting for.


Line by Line Meaning

You were mine for just awhile
We were together for a brief period of time


Now you're putting on the style
You've changed your appearance and behavior


And you never once looked back
You didn't think about your past


At your home across the track
Your old home in a less affluent neighborhood


You're the gossip of the town
People are talking about you and your new lifestyle


But my heart can still be found
My feelings for you haven't changed


Where you tossed it on the ground
You hurt me and left me heartbroken


Pick me up on your way down
Come back to me when your new life falls apart


When you're blue and all alone
When you're sad and have no one else


When the glamor starts to bore you
When the excitement of your new life fades


Come on back where you belong
Return to your roots and where you started


You may be their pride and joy
You may be admired and celebrated by others


But they'll find another toy
They'll find someone else to admire and celebrate soon enough


When they take away your crown
When you're no longer in the spotlight


Well, they've changed your attitude
Your new lifestyle has made you act differently


Made you haughty and so rude
You've become arrogant and disrespectful


But underneath, you're still the same
Despite your new behavior, I know you're still the person I fell in love with


Hey, I know they're to blame
I don't blame you for your new attitude, I blame the people who influenced you


If you find these things are true
If you realize that your new lifestyle has changed you for the worse


I'll be waiting here for you
I'll still be here for you if you come back to me


As you tumble to the ground
When your life takes a turn for the worse


Pick me up on your way down
Come back to me when you need support




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harlan Howard

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