Oh Lonesome Me
M . Ward Lyrics
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I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging around
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A love-sick fool, it's blinding, just can't see
Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
Oh, but I still love her so and brother don't you know
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me
Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
Oh, but I still love her so and brother, don't you know
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me
M. Ward's "Oh Lonesome Me" is a song about a man who finds himself stuck at home while everyone else is out having fun. He can't seem to get over his lost love, and the loneliness is getting to him. He knows he should be out enjoying himself, but instead he's just moping around, feeling sorry for himself. He feels like a fool for staying home and having none, and he can't seem to shake the feeling that he's missing out on something.
The lyrics speak of a man who is love-sick and blinded by his own emotions. He's willing to take his ex-girlfriend back, even though he knows she's out flirting with other men. He's tried everything to forget about her and move on, but nothing seems to work. He's trapped in his own sadness, unable to escape the memories of his lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone else is enjoying themselves and going out, but I'm not.
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I feel foolish for staying home and not having any fun.
I can't get over how she set me free
I can't stop thinking about how my ex-partner left me and moved on.
A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging around
I realize it's a mistake to just stay home and not move on with my life.
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I understand that I need to go out and enjoy myself.
A love-sick fool, it's blinding, just can't see
My feelings for my ex-partner are clouding my judgment, and I can't see a way forward.
Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy-free
I imagine my ex-partner is not feeling the same way I do, and is instead enjoying her freedom.
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
I picture my ex-partner flirting with other men and using her appealing qualities to win them over.
Oh, but I still love her so, and brother don't you know
Despite everything, I still have strong feelings for her.
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would take her back without hesitation.
There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
I need to find a way to overcome my sadness and loneliness.
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to move on from my past relationship and find someone else to love.
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've tried everything I can think of to get over my ex-partner.
Oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me, oh, lonesome me
I feel very lonely and sad.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON GIBSON
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Ericd Denison
"HOLD TIME" - My absolute favorite M Ward album - particularly in the Summertime with the sprinklers going, a tall-cool-one, BBQ, and a PNW sunset.
David Aylward
I actually like this better than the original. Well done Mr. Ward, well done.
JaNe LaNe
Holy shit! i was listening to actually this album and Post war had it on random and when this song came up i dropped everything i was doing to check out the name had it like a good 10 straight times on just loved it since the moment it begun the first time great greatt unknown band
Γιώργος Δημητριάδης
wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Smith
The sun that rose will always set- it can repeats all it wants. I ain"t moving, I"ll stay here.
JC
fucking brilliant!
O Justiceiro
this slide is delicious
R. Alexander
@FrouAndBaloo It's a Don Gibson song. Neil Young covered it too, though
Risbo Turbide
Merci Gilles Chaumel du Ckrl 89.1, Qc City!
aykut?
a song for asperger?