Oh Lonesome Me
Johnny Rivers Lyrics


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Everybody is going out and having fun
I'm just a fool for sitting home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me.

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Oh, lonesome me.

I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms.

And, brother, don't you know ?
But I still love her so
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms.

There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me.

I'll bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms.

And, brother, don't you know ?
But I still love her so
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms.

There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past, find someone new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Yeah, lonesome me




Oh, lonesome me
Oh, lonesome me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Oh Lonesome Me" by Johnny Rivers tell the story of a man who is heartbroken and alone after a breakup. He sees other people having fun and enjoying themselves while he is left behind, feeling lonely and miserable. He laments how his former lover, who set him free, is out and about, enjoying her life while he is still stuck in his misery. He wonders if there is any way for him to forget about the past and find someone new, but he just can't seem to shake off his lonesome blues. Despite all of this, he still loves his ex-lover and would welcome her back into his arms if she were to return.


The lyrics of "Oh Lonesome Me" are poignant and relatable, as they capture the painful emotions that follow a breakup. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it conveys the man's sense of isolation and his envy of those who are able to move on from their past relationships. The second stanza reveals his lingering love for his former partner, despite the fact that she has moved on, and his desire for her to come back to him. The third stanza shows his struggle to find a way out of his lonesome state, and his recognition that he needs to let go of the past in order to move forward.


Overall, "Oh Lonesome Me" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its simple yet powerful lyrics and catchy melody have secured its place in the American songbook.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody is going out and having fun
Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves outside while I'm stuck at home feeling lonely.


I'm just a fool for sitting home and having none
I feel foolish for choosing to stay home and be alone instead of going out and socializing like everyone else.


I can't get over how she set me free
I'm still struggling to come to terms with the fact that my past relationship has ended and that I'm no longer together with my ex.


Oh, lonesome me.
I feel very lonely and isolated.


I'll bet she's not like me
I doubt that my ex is currently feeling the same kind of loneliness and isolation that I am experiencing right now.


She's out and fancy free
I imagine that my ex is currently enjoying her newfound freedom and doing whatever she wants without worrying about being in a relationship.


Flirting with the boys with all her charms.
I suspect that my ex is currently engaging in flirtatious behaviour with other men and using her attractive qualities to lure them in.


And, brother, don't you know?
I'm expressing my thoughts and feelings to someone I trust and can confide in.


But I still love her so
Despite our breakup, I still have strong feelings of love for my ex and wish that we could be together again.


I'd welcome her right back here in my arms.
I would gladly accept my ex back into my life and resume our romantic relationship if she expressed that same desire.


There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
I'm hoping to find a solution to alleviate my feelings of loneliness and sadness and move on from my breakup.


Forget about the past and find somebody new
I'm considering the possibility of starting a new romantic relationship with someone else and moving forward from my past relationship.


I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've considered every possible option and solution to my current problems.


Oh, lonesome me
I'm still feeling very lonely and isolated.


Yeah, lonesome me
I'm still feeling very lonely and isolated.


Oh, lonesome me
I'm still feeling very lonely and isolated.


Oh, lonesome me.
I'm still feeling very lonely and isolated.




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