Oh Lonesome Me
M Ward and Jim James 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
The lyrics to M Ward and Jim James's song "Oh Lonesome Me" depict a person who is feeling lonely and heartbroken after a break-up. The singer is saying that while everyone else seems to be living it up, they are stuck at home with nothing to do, haunted by thoughts of the past relationship. They know that they should try to move on and have some fun, but they just can't seem to shake off the feeling of emptiness and despair.
The singer is also aware of their own foolishness in hanging onto the past and not being able to move forward. They recognize that their love for their ex-partner is blinding them and keeping them from finding new love. Despite this, they still have hope that their ex-partner will come back to them, and they would welcome them with open arms.
The lyrics are a poignant expression of the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The repetition of the phrase "oh lonesome me" emphasizes the sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer feels, and underscores the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone else is living their life and enjoying themselves
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 still think about how my ex-partner broke up with me and it still affects me
A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging around
I know it's a mistake to just stay home and not do anything
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I realize I should be going out and enjoying myself
A love-sick fool, it's blinding, just can't see
My love-sickness is making me blind to the fact that I should move on
Well, I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
I imagine my ex-partner is out and enjoying themselves without a care in the world
Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms
I picture my ex-partner flirting with others and using her charm
Oh, but I still love her so and brother don't you know
I can't help but still love my ex-partner and wish she would come back to me
Well, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would gladly take my ex-partner back and embrace her
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 should try to move on from my past relationship and find someone else
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've considered all the possible solutions or actions I can take
Oh, lonesome me
I feel so lonely and sad
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson
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Andrew Gilman
I love that it sounds like he's using old & dirty strings. As a guitarist there have been many times where I could feel and hear that grit of sliding my fingers over the old strings... a small touch that really hits home on that "lonesomeness".
Suite Lane
Such a beautiful and elegant cover of Don Gibson's classic!! Neil Young's and this cover are my favourites so far!!
TheMan FromAspen
wow never heard of this guy before but this version is powerful thanks for posting and merry Christmas to everyone
Andy Ellsworth
they appropriately drag the crap out of this. Production is lush and right on. The background textures really carry the dynamics of this tune. Beautifully done. I too thought Neil's version was it, and I still do, but this is a close 2nd.
im annonymous
two amazing artists who just need more great material thats not a putdown but a fact
kim montefiore
What a perfectly suited pair to do a duo. Love it
14wAYNE
Until a few moments ago, I was convinced that Neil Young's version was best..but this is just breathtakingly achingly beautiful
Liz Flores
who would dislike such a gentle and strong tune?
follepourchevaux
The first time I heard this, I cringed, but I love Lucinda and downloaded it from iTunes. It really took me a couple of times listening to it to "get" it. Once you get your head out of your ass, forget about how it's "supposed to be sung", and actually listen to it, you will realize it's a brilliant interpretation of a classic. And at the end, he just sort of stands back and lets Lucinda carry it out. I love this version!! And now I want to know more about M Ward.
Johnny Bitter
In the middle of this analysis the writer starts projecting on the reader by saying "you".
I actually loved this from very first listen. I guess my head wasn't in my arse unable to hear? Jacinda can raise sensual out of sadness, quite the goddess! <3