Oh Lonesome Me
Kentucky Headhunters Lyrics
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I'm just a fool for stayin' home and havin' none
I can’t get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
Bad mistake I'm making by just hangin' around
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A lovesick fool whose blind and just can't see
Well, I bet she’s not like me, she’s out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don’t you know
I’d welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I’ve thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I bet she’s not like me, she’s out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don’t you know
Welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I’ve thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me
The Kentucky Headhunters' song "Oh Lonesome Me" is a classic country tune that tells the story of a lovesick man who is still pining over his former love. The song begins by highlighting the stark contrast between the singer's solitary existence and the lively social lives of those around him. He expresses his sadness at being left alone, while others enjoy themselves. Despite his regrets about staying home, he acknowledges that he's better off without his former partner, who "set him free".
The next verse describes the singer's feelings of desperation and longing as he remains isolated from the world. He believes that he's made a mistake by not getting out there and having more fun. But, he acknowledges that his heart is still consumed by his former love, and he feels that he's unable to find anyone else. Even though he thinks that she's out there having a good time, he would still welcome her back into his life if given the chance.
The last verse is a reflection of his attempts to move on from his former love. He acknowledges that he's thought of everything possible to try and forget about his past and find someone new but he's still plagued with feelings of loneliness. The song ends with the chorus where he bemoans his lack of companionship and his desire for his former love.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody goin' out and having fun
Everyone is enjoying themselves outside
I'm just a fool for stayin' home and havin' none
I'm foolish for staying home and not having any fun
I can’t get over how she set me free
I can't get over the fact that she left me
Oh, lonesome me
I'm lonely
Bad mistake I'm making by just hangin' around
I'm making a bad decision by just staying in one place
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I know that I should be out and about, having a good time
A lovesick fool whose blind and just can't see
I'm a foolish person in love who is blind to reality
Well, I bet she’s not like me, she’s out and fancy free
I bet she's not like me, she's enjoying her freedom and having fun
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
She's using her charm to flirt with other men
I still love her so and brother don’t you know
I still love her, don't you know
I’d welcome her right back here in my arms
I would welcome her back into my life with open arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
I need to find a way to get over my loneliness
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I need to let go of the past and find someone else to love
I’ve thought of everything from A to Z
I've thought of every possible solution
Oh, lonesome me
I'm lonely
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Gibson
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SW Vass,Sr
Everybody goin' out and having fun
I'm just a fool for stayin' home and havin' none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
Bad mistake I'm making by just hangin' around
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A lovesick fool who's blind and just can't see
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy-free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy-free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don't you know
Welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Oh, lonesome me
Oh, lonesome me
Music is my life.
"Oh, Lonesome Me"
(originally by Don Gibson)
Everybody goin' out and having fun
I'm just a fool for stayin' home and havin' none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
Bad mistake I'm making by just hangin' around
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A lovesick fool whose blind and just can't see
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charm
I still love her so and brother don't you know
Welcome her right back here in my arms
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me
HatchetHooligan
2022. STILL, one of thee most underrated bands of all time. ✌️🤘
Daniel Daniels
Hell yeah, I never tire of them. Been in my rotation pretty constantly since '89.
curtis linberg
I agree totally
Britney Emerson
🔥🎵
Ryan Randle
Seriously...just doesn't get any better than these boys
Mark N
💯
George Sawtooth
Maybe no Neil Peart but this drummer is one of the best kick ass drummers of all time.
Mike Pine
Nothing better to crank the car stereo up and rock out to on long road trips! The Kentucky Headhunters are the best!! 😁
know body
That drummer is an absolute legend
Bryan Phillips
The BEST DRUMMERS ARE SHIRTLESS AND BUFF, Lars Ulrich Kenny Aronoff Rick Allen ONE ARM, USES HIS BARE FEET! NO RESPECT I'M Tellin' ya, no respect! Tommy Lee I've never liked, NEVER liked rush. No capital r, so no matter how good someone from that group was I'm not typin' his name. Did that musician ever drum upside down? Crickets.... Doug Clifford 11:30 minutes he played on I Heard It Through The Grapevine. Another drummer with no respect. Mark Herndon when he was with Randy, Teddy and Jeff Cook better known as Alabama was damn good too. 21 #1 hits in a row in the 80s! "Oh play me some Mountain Music, like grandma and grandpa used to play..."