Donald Eugene Gibson (April 3, 1928 – November 17, 2003) was an American co… Read Full Bio ↴Donald Eugene Gibson (April 3, 1928 – November 17, 2003) was an American country musician.

Gibson was born in Shelby, North Carolina into a poor working-class family, he dropped out of school in the second grade.

Gibson's first band was called Sons of the Soil, with whom he made his first recording in 1948. Among his greatest hits were "Oh Lonesome Me" (later recorded by both Ray Charles and Neil Young) and "Blue Blue Day" (both No. 1 hits in 1958); "Don't Tell Me Your Troubles" (1959); "Sea of Heartbreak" (1961); "Lonesome No. 1" and "I Can Mend Your Broken Heart" (1962); and "Woman (Sensuous Woman)" (a No. 1 hit in 1972).

Gibson recorded a series of successful duets with Dottie West in the late 1960s, the most successful of which were the No. 2 country hit "Rings of Gold" (1969) and the top 10 hit "There's a Story Goin' Round" (1970). In 1957, Gibson travelled back to Nashville to record "Oh Lonesome Me" for RCA. He and producer Chet Atkins decided to abandon the traditional steel guitar and fiddle and use a new sound featuring only guitars, a piano, a drummer, upright bass, and background singers. It became one of the first examples of what would be called the Nashville Sound and won Gibson a #1 hit; it also set the pattern for a long series of other RCA hits, including “Blue Blue Day” (1958).

A talented songwriter, Gibson was nicknamed "the sad poet" because he frequently wrote songs that told of loneliness and lost love. He wrote and sang "I Can't Stop Loving You", a song that would be recorded by more than 700 artists, most notably by Ray Charles with a pop version in 1962. He also wrote and recorded "Sweet Dreams" that would become a major 1963 crossover hit for Patsy Cline. A great fan, in 1967 Roy Orbison recorded an album of his songs simply titled: Roy Orbison Sings Don Gibson.

Don Gibson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1973 and in 2001 into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

On his passing in 2003, he was interred in the Sunset Cemetery, in his hometown of Shelby, North Carolina.

You Win Again
Don Gibson Lyrics

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The news is out all over town that you've been seen a runnin' round
I know that I should leave but then I just can't go you win again
This heart of mine could never see what everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin what can I do you win again
I'm sorry for your victim now cause soon his head like mine will bow
He'll give his heart but all in vain and someday say you win again
You have no heart you have no shame you take true love and give the blame
I guess that I should not complain I love you still you won again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Don Gibson's "You Win Again" tell the universal story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer is struggling with the fact that his partner has been seen running around town with someone else, causing him public embarrassment and making him feel foolish for trusting in the relationship. Although he knows he should leave, he finds himself unable to do so, resulting in a feeling of defeat. The lyrics express the pain and confusion that arises when we realize that we have been deceived by someone we love, and that our faith in them was misplaced.

Gibson's simple, straightforward lyrics are elevated by his rich voice which conveys the crushing disappointment the singer is going through. The mournful tone and twangy guitar create an atmosphere that is both introspective and relatable, making it a classic country song. The chorus, "You win again," represents the singer's feeling of losing the battle in the relationship, but still finds himself unable to stop loving the one who has caused him so much pain. It's a universal theme that connects with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

Overall, "You Win Again" is a powerful portrayal of the pain experienced when faced with heartbreak and betrayal. It's a reminder of the importance of being able to move on and trust again, even when the wounds of betrayal still seem fresh.

Line by Line Meaning

The news is out all over town that you've been seen a runnin' round
I have heard rumors in town that you have been cheating on me.

I know that I should leave but then I just can't go you win again
Although I know I should end this toxic relationship, I keep coming back to you even when it hurts me.

This heart of mine could never see what everybody knew but me
I was blinded by love and couldn't see that everyone else knew you were unfaithful.

Just trusting you was my great sin what can I do you win again
My mistake was trusting you, and now I feel helpless because you have broken my trust once again.

I'm sorry for your victim now cause soon his head like mine will bow
I feel sorry for the next person to fall for your lies because they will experience the same pain I am feeling.

He'll give his heart but all in vain and someday say you win again
The next person you deceive will give you their heart, but it will be in vain as they will eventually realize that you have played them too.

You have no heart you have no shame you take true love and give the blame
You are heartless and without shame, taking advantage of people who love you and then shifting the blame to them.

I guess that I should not complain I love you still you won again
Even though you keep hurting me, I know I cannot complain because I still love you and let you win again.

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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr

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