Oh Lonesome Me
Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out an 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
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blue
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
(guitar solo) (ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(Oh lonesome me)
Well I 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 into my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
Oh lonesome me...
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "Oh Lonesome Me" convey the sadness of a lovesick individual who is unable to move on from a failed relationship. While everyone around him is going out and having fun, he remains at home, consumed by loneliness and regret. He recognizes the mistake of not moving on, but he is unable to let go of love.
The lyrics showcase a man who is blind to his former lover's flaws and is convinced that she's out enjoying her life while he remains alone. He longs for her to return to him, and he remains open to the idea of a reconciliation with her, even though he acknowledges the detrimental impact the relationship had on him.
The guitar solo that punctuates the lyrics emphasizes the sadness of the song, conveying the message that the singer is trapped in his lonesome state. Although the singer experiences the pangs of heartbreak, he recognizes that he must move on from a relationship that has only brought him sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone else is enjoying their time out, but not me
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I'm foolish for staying home alone with no one to have fun with
I can't get over how she set me free
I can't move past the fact that she ended our relationship
Oh lonesome me
I am just so lonely
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I'm making a mistake by staying at home and not going out
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
I realize that I should be out having a good time
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I am foolishly in love and can't see that I should move on
I'll bet she's not like me
I'm guessing that she is not feeling the same way as me
She's out an fancy free
She's out and living her life to the fullest
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
She's using her charm to flirt with other guys
But I still love her so
Even though I know I shouldn't, I still love her
And brother don't you know
Don't you know that I still love her?
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would take her back in a heartbeat
Well there must be some way
I need to find a way
I can lose these lonesome blue
To overcome my loneliness
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to move on and find someone else
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've tried every possible solution
Oh lonesome me
I am so terribly lonely
Oh lonesome me...
I can't escape the feeling of loneliness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON GIBSON
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Sam Johnson
great song!!!