That's What I Get for Losin' You
Hal Ketchum Lyrics


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Ain't got no place that I call home
I'm just a drifter with a razor and comb
Every night another cheap hotel
Yes, you could say I ain't doing too well

That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you
That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you

Somebody stole my watch and chain
I didn't notice, wasn't feelin' no pain
All I got left is a picture of you
It's kinda faded and torn in two

That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you
That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you

Love is foolish and love ain't fair
When you need it, it's never there
If you think love is so sweet and kind
Just come and see me at closing time

How did I get here? I don't know
I had it all till I let you go
I know love will never be the same
Got nobody but myself to blame

That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you
That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you

Love is foolish and love ain't fair
When you need it, it's never there
If you think love is so sweet and kind
Just come and see me at closing time

How did I get here, I don't know
I had it all till I let you go
I know love will never be the same
Got nobody but myself to blame

That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you
That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you

That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you




That's what I get, that's what I get
That's what I get for losing you

Overall Meaning

In Hal Ketchum's "That's What I Get for Losin' You," the lyrics speak to the consequences of losing a love that was once treasured. The singer has become a drifter with no place to call home, living out of cheap hotels and barely getting by. He carries only a razor and comb, showing the simplicity of his current lifestyle. The image of the deteriorating photograph of the once-loved one who left him is symbolic of the fading of his memories and the lost love. The lyrics also speak to the idea that love may not always be kind or fair, and it can leave a person with nothing but regret.


The chorus, "That's what I get for losing you," is repeated several times throughout the song, driving home the idea that the singer's current situation is the result of losing the one he loved. Love is seen as a fickle and unpredictable force, one that can bring joy and devastation in equal measure. The ending of the song is somewhat of a lament, where the singer acknowledges that he is ultimately responsible for his own demise.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can have far-reaching consequences that are beyond our control. Losing a loved one can be a life-changing event that leaves one with nothing to show but heartache and regret.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't got no place that I call home
I am homeless and do not have a permanent residence.


I'm just a drifter with a razor and comb
I am a wanderer, traveling from place to place with only basic possessions.


Every night another cheap hotel
I have to stay in inexpensive motels every night due to my lack of a stable home.


Yes, you could say I ain't doing too well
I am not doing well in life, as I have no permanent home and am forced to live in cheap motels.


Somebody stole my watch and chain
Someone stole my valuable possessions without me realizing it.


I didn't notice, wasn't feelin' no pain
I was so focused on my grief over losing you that I didn't even notice my watch and chain had been stolen.


All I got left is a picture of you
The only thing I have to remind me of you is a faded and torn photo.


It's kinda faded and torn in two
The picture I have of you is old and damaged, reflecting the current state of our relationship.


Love is foolish and love ain't fair
Love can be illogical and irrational, and it is not always distributed equally or fairly.


When you need it, it's never there
Love cannot always be relied upon, as it is not always present or available when you need it most.


If you think love is so sweet and kind
If you have a positive perception of love being gentle and caring,


Just come and see me at closing time
Come see me when it's dark, and I'm alone at a bar, feeling the burden of losing you.


How did I get here? I don't know
I am confused about how I ended up in this situation.


I had it all till I let you go
I used to have everything I need until I made the mistake of letting you go.


I know love will never be the same
I realize that no future love will ever compare to what I had with you.


Got nobody but myself to blame
I am responsible for the loss of our relationship, and I have only myself to blame.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Hal Ketchum, Alan Gordon Anderson

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