Thanks A Lot
Ernest Tubb & His Texas Troubadours Lyrics

Thanks, thanks a lot
Sarcastic expression of gratitude for everything that has happened

I got a broken heart that's all I've got
Acknowledging the emotional pain that remains after the end of a relationship

You made me cry and I cried a lot
Recognizing the role that the other person played in causing emotional distress

I lost your love, baby, thanks a lot
Bitterly blaming the other person for the loss of love and connection

You told our friends as I was passing by
Recalling a specific instance of betrayal and humiliation

That you're not sorry that you made me cry
Indicating that the other person takes pleasure in causing emotional pain

You said I deserved just what I got
Justifying their cruel behavior by blaming the other person

Well, if that's how you feel, honey, thanks a lot
Expressing a sense of resignation and hurt in response to the other person's cruel words

You wanted a fool and I played the part
Admitting to being taken advantage of by the other person

Now all I've got is a broken heart
Acknowledging the painful consequences of being treated poorly by someone they trusted

We loved a little and laughed a lot
Reflecting on the positive aspects of the relationship that has ended

Then you were gone, honey, thanks a lot
Expressing bitterness and heartbreak over the loss of the relationship

Thanks, thanks a lot
Repeating the sarcastic expression of gratitude as a way of emphasizing the depth of hurt and betrayal felt

I got a broken heart that's all I got
Reiterating the sense of emotional devastation caused by the other person's actions

You made me cry and I cried a lot
Repeating the recognition of the other person's role in causing emotional pain

I lost your love, honey, thanks a lot
Ending the song on a bitter note, emphasizing the cost of the other person's cruelty