Live to Tell
Melissa Totten 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 'round
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A lovesick fool is blind and just can't see, oh lonesome me
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so and people 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 the past and find somebody new
I thought of everything from A to Z, 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
But I still love her so and people 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 the past and find somebody new
I thought of everything from A to Z, oh lonesome me
Aha, lonesome me, oh ooh oh, lonesome me
Yeah, lonesome me, aha
The lyrics to Melissa Totten's cover of "Live to Tell" delve into the theme of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a former love interest. The singer in the song acknowledges that they should be out enjoying themselves like everyone else, but they're too hung up on their ex-partner. They feel like a fool for staying home while everyone else is out having fun. They can't help but think about how their ex set them free, but they're stuck in a cycle of lovesickness and can't seem to move on.
The singer is aware that their ex is likely out there experiencing new things, flirting with other people, and having fun. The singer still loves them deeply and would welcome them back into their life with open arms. They're struggling to let go of the past and find someone new to help them move forward. The song ends with the repeated assertion that the singer is lonesome, highlighting their acute sense of loneliness and longing.
Overall, "Live to Tell" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and the struggles that come with moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a breakup or the difficulty of letting go of someone they still love. Through its melancholy tone and introspective lyrics, the song captures the emotional complexity of heartbreak and the longing for closure and resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone is out having a good time.
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I'm foolish for staying home alone and not having any fun.
I can't get over how she set me free, oh lonesome me
I'm sad and lonely because my ex-partner left me.
A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging 'round
I'm making a mistake by staying in one place.
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
I should go out and enjoy myself.
A lovesick fool is blind and just can't see, oh lonesome me
Being in love has blinded me to other opportunities.
I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
I bet my ex-partner is out there having fun and flirting with others.
But I still love her so and people don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Despite everything, I still love my ex-partner and would take them back with open arms.
Well, there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I thought of everything from A to Z, oh lonesome me
I need to find a way to stop feeling lonely and find someone else. I've thought of all the possibilities.
Aha, lonesome me, oh ooh oh, lonesome me
I am lonely and this is how I feel right now.
Yeah, lonesome me, aha
I am indeed feeling quite lonely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, BILLY EDD WHEELER
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