Gilmore also played "Smokey" in The Big Lebowski
No Lonesome Tune
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics
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Oh, Babe, I'm coming soon
I cannot believe I stayed so long away.
But a man must look around
And you're the sweetest thing I've found
Your lost high roller's rolling home today.
Well my daddy said to me
To find someone upon whom to rely.
And in the kitchen Mama sneezed
And he grinned big as you please
Said "Bless you" and a tear come to his eye.
Well I did decide that very day
That I would like to live that way
And now I know I've just been wasting time.
It's with you that I should be
And if you feel the same about me
Well I'm headed home along the straightest line.
I ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune
Oh, Baby, I'm coming soon
I cannot believe I stayed so long away.
But a man must look around
And you're the sweetest thing I've found
Your lost high roller's rolling home today.
The song "No Lonesome Tune" by Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a romantic ballad about a man who has been away from his lover for some time, but is now returning to her. The lyrics reflect his joy and excitement to be coming back to his sweetheart, whom he calls "the sweetest thing [he's] found." The verses are filled with tender reminiscing of childhood memories and a longing for the comfort of home.
The song begins with the chorus, "Well I ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune, oh babe, I'm coming soon." This sets the tone for the song as a celebration of love and the anticipation of a happy reunion. The verses describe the singer's childhood, recalling the lessons he learned from his parents about the importance of finding someone to rely on. It ends with the realization that he has wasted time being away from his true love and that he needs to return home to her.
The song's title plays off the idea that country music is often associated with sad, lonesome tunes. Jimmie Dale Gilmore's rendition of this song imbues it with his own unique style, blending country with folk and rock influences. The gentle strumming of his guitar and his clear tenor voice give the song a warm, intimate feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune
I don't want to sing a sad song because I'm happy to be coming home to you.
Oh, Babe, I'm coming soon
My love, I'll be there shortly.
I cannot believe I stayed so long away.
It's unbelievable how much time has passed since I've been away from you.
But a man must look around
I had to explore and see what else was out there in the world.
And you're the sweetest thing I've found
Out of everything I've seen, you're the best thing that's happened to me.
Your lost high roller's rolling home today.
I'm the lost high roller who's finally coming back home to you.
Well my daddy said to me
My father once told me.
Son, it's hard as you will see
It's difficult to find someone you can depend on for support and love.
To find someone upon whom to rely.
To discover a person who can be a dependable companion.
And in the kitchen Mama sneezed
While my mom was sneezing in the kitchen.
And he grinned big as you please
My dad smiled as if he had something he was pleased about.
Said 'Bless you' and a tear come to his eye.
He said, 'Bless you,' and I could see he was feeling emotional.
Well I did decide that very day
I made the decision on that particular day.
That I would like to live that way
I decided I wanted to be with someone I could count on and care for.
And now I know I've just been wasting time.
I realize now that all the time I spent away from you was insignificant and meaningless.
It's with you that I should be
I recognize that I should be with you because it's where I belong.
And if you feel the same about me
And if you reciprocate my feelings.
Well I'm headed home along the straightest line.
Then I'm going back home in the quickest way possible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOWNES VAN ZANDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rizz
I loved this song. And, when I heard it, I never knew it was a Townes Van Zandt song. Furthermore, I didn't know Townes Van Zandt sang it. But, I love it by Jimmie Dale Gilmore also. Yes, I love the Van Zandt version more, but I love this one too.
joliettraveler
Where can I buy this CD?