Pick Me up on Your Way Down
Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys Lyrics
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And you've never once looked back to 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 their glamor starts to bore you come on back where you belong
When you've learned these things are true I'll be waiting here for you When you tumble to the ground pick me up on your way down
They have changed your attitude made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends can take the blame underneath you're still the same
You may be their pride and joy but they'll find another toy
When your new love can't be found pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down
The song "Pick Me up on Your Way Down" by Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys, revolves around a man who was once in love with a woman who has now moved on to bigger and better things. She has become more stylish and has left her humble origins behind. The singer, however, remains devoted to her and is waiting for her to come back to him when she is feeling lonely or unhappy. He promises to be there for her no matter what happens and is ready to pick her up whenever she falls down.
The lyrics of the song reflect the theme of love, loss, and devotion. The singer expresses his disappointment at the woman's arrogant and conceited behavior, but he still longs for her company. He believes that true love is found in one's roots and that people should never forget where they came from. The melody of the song is upbeat and catchy, which makes it easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
You were mine for just a while now you're puttin' on the style
We were in a relationship, but now you are trying to impress others with your style and image
And you've never once looked back to your home across the track
You have completely forgotten about your past and where you come from
You're the gossip of the town but my heart can still be found
Everyone in town is talking about you, but my feelings for you have not changed
Where you tossed it on the ground pick me up on your way down
You broke my heart and left me, but if you ever fall from grace, I will still be here waiting for you to come back to me
Pick me up on your way down when you're blue and all alone
Come back to me when you are feeling sad and lonely
When their glamor starts to bore you come on back where you belong
If you get bored with your new, glamorous life, remember where you came from and come back to me
When you've learned these things are true I'll be waiting here for you
Once you realize that your new life is not as fulfilling as what we had, I will still be waiting for you
When you tumble to the ground pick me up on your way down
If you fall from grace, I will still be here to support you and help you get back up
They have changed your attitude made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends have changed you, and you have become arrogant and rude
Your new friends can take the blame underneath you're still the same
Although your new friends may be responsible for your changed behavior, deep down you are still the same person
You may be their pride and joy but they'll find another toy
Your new friends may be proud of you now, but they will eventually move on to someone else
When your new love can't be found pick me up on your way down
If you lose your new love and feel alone, I will still be here waiting for you to come back to me
Pick me up on your way down
Come back to me whenever you need me, even if it's after you've fallen from grace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melin520
You were mine for just a while,
Now you're putting on a style.
And you've neveronce looked back,
to 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 their glamour starts to bore you,
Come on back where you belong.
When you learn these things are true,
I'll be waiting here for you.
When you tumble to the ground,
Pick me up on your way down.
*************
They have changed your attitude,
Made you haughty and so rude.
Your new friends can take the blame,
Underneath you're still the same.
You may be their pride and joy,
But they'll find another toy.
When your new love can't be found,
Pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down,
When you're blue and all alone.
When their glamour starts to bore you,
Come on back where you belong.
When you learn these things are true,
I'll be waiting here for you.
When you tumble to the ground,
Pick me up on your way down......
@329eddie
Can still hear my mom sing this tune from the 50’s. Miss hearing her, and Hank.
@jeffsuper1025
Still listening in 2020 ! My feet are slower but I'm still 2stepin in my heart!
@mcfrdmn
Excellent performance by Hank Thompson
@janettgrady2394
Another great song by Hank. Love it, reminds me of every Tom, Dick, Harry, and a whole lot of other fun guys I've picked up...on their way down. Ha. Yeah, well, there were two or three, and one thanked me by marrying me...still with him, 2019. Hank sure knows how to choose the right songs to sing. Great lyrics to this song...Hank does it for me. Love it.
@jeffsuper1025
You are a two step girl?
@janettgrady2394
Jeff...Thanks for the reply. Yes, years and years ago.
@jeffsuper1025
@@janettgrady2394 were still two steppin in our hearts
@patriciamorrell4954
I'll leave mowing my lawns for another day. Pick Me Up on Your Way Down is No.126. Plenty more to hear on the Pop Video List.
@bluenote-k2s
Patricia Morrell in
@melin520
You were mine for just a while,
Now you're putting on a style.
And you've neveronce looked back,
to 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 their glamour starts to bore you,
Come on back where you belong.
When you learn these things are true,
I'll be waiting here for you.
When you tumble to the ground,
Pick me up on your way down.
*************
They have changed your attitude,
Made you haughty and so rude.
Your new friends can take the blame,
Underneath you're still the same.
You may be their pride and joy,
But they'll find another toy.
When your new love can't be found,
Pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down,
When you're blue and all alone.
When their glamour starts to bore you,
Come on back where you belong.
When you learn these things are true,
I'll be waiting here for you.
When you tumble to the ground,
Pick me up on your way down......