Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics


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You were mine for just awhile,
Now you're putting on the style,
And you 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 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 hoggie, 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 true 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...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Pick Me Up on Your Way Down' by Jimmie Dale Gilmore speak of a woman who left the singer after a brief time together, to pursue a life of luxury and glamour with other people. However, the singer yearns for her to remember the love they had and come back to him, for he still loves her and is willing to take her back despite the changes in her. He even suggests that these friends of hers will soon leave her, and then she will realize that what she had with him was true love. And when that happens, he will take her back without hesitation.


The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the nature of love and relationships, and how easily we can be lured away from those we love by the promise of something more glamorous or exciting. The singer depicts the woman as having been changed by the people in her new circle, becoming 'hoggie and so rude', and perhaps losing sight of what is really valuable in life. However, the singer is still waiting for her to come back, and if she does, he promises to be there for her, 'when you tumble to the ground, pick me up on your way down.'


Overall, the message of the song is that true love is rare and valuable, and that we should hold on to it when we find it, rather than being seduced by the promise of something more. The song speaks to the heartbreak of lost love, but also to the hope that love can survive even in the face of change.


Line by Line Meaning

You were mine for just awhile,
You and I shared a romantic relationship, but it was short-lived.


Now you're putting on the style,
You're trying to impress others by changing your demeanor and appearance.


And you never once looked back,
You didn't take a second glance at the life you left behind.


To your home across the track,
You've moved on to a different social class and way of life, away from where you used to live.


You're the gossip of the town,
Your behavior has become subject to scrutiny and rumors in the local community.


But my heart can still be found,
Despite the changes you've made, my love for you remains unchanged.


Where you tossed it on the ground,
You broke my heart and left it behind without any regard for my feelings.


Pick me up on your way down,
If your newfound lifestyle turns out to be unfulfilling, I'll be here for you.


When you're blue and all alone,
In times of sadness and isolation, I'll be a source of comfort for you.


When their glamour starts to bore you,
When the excitement of your new life fades, you'll realize what truly matters.


Come on back where you belong,
Return to where you were once happy and where you truly fit in.


When you learn these things are true,
Once you realize the importance of love and your roots, you'll understand.


I'll be waiting here for you,
I won't give up on our love and will be here for you when you need me.


When you tumble to the ground
If you face hardship and difficulty, I'll be there to help you up.


They have changed your attitude,
Your new friends have influenced and shifted your personality and outlook.


Made you hoggie, and so rude,
You've become selfish and impolite due to their influence.


Your new friends can take the blame,
Those who have influenced you negatively are to blame, not you.


Underneath you're still the same,
Despite your new persona, your core identity and values remain unchanged.


You may be their pride and joy,
Your new friends may be proud of and enjoy having you around, but at what cost?


But they'll find another toy,
Those who have influenced you negatively will eventually move on to someone else.


When your true love can't be found
When you realize that what you truly desire is not found in your new life, remember me.




Writer(s): Harlan Howard

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