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Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Merle Haggard And Willie Nelson Lyrics
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Now your putting on the style
And you never once looked back
To your home across the track
You're the gossip of the town
But my heart can still be found
Where you tossed it on the ground
Pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down
When your blue and all alone
When their glamor starts to bore you
Come back where you belong
When you learn these things are true
I'll be waiting here for you
When you tumble to the ground
Pick me up on your way down
They have changed your attitude
Made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends can take the blame
Underneath you're still the same
You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
When your new love can't be found
Pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down
When your blue and all alone
When their glamor starts to bore you
Come back where you belong
When you learn these things are true
I'll be waiting here for you
When you tumble to the ground
Pick me up on your way down
The lyrics of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson's "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" depict a poignant tale of a man who has been hurt by a woman who has moved on to a higher social status. The man laments the fact that she has forgotten where she came from, and has no regards for the feelings of those she left behind. He refers to her as the "gossip of the town" implying that she is the subject of scandalous rumors because of her behavior.
He still has feelings for her, and even though she has disregarded his heart, it still yearns for her. He is still willing to take her back even when she experiences a downfall. He wants her to know that he values the simplicity of their previous life, where they were contented with each other's company. He is waiting for her to realize that she has made a mistake by moving on from her roots, and that he will always be there for her, no matter what happens.
Overall, "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" is a song about heartbreak and the longing for simplicity. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes the things we value the most can be found in the simpler things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You were mine for just a while
You used to belong to me, but our time together was brief.
Now your putting on the style
You're trying to act more sophisticated than you really are.
And you never once looked back
You didn't even care about your past, and you moved on without any reflection.
To your home across the track
You left behind the place where you grew up, and ignored the people you used to know.
You're the gossip of the town
People are talking about you constantly, and they're saying bad things.
But my heart can still be found
Despite all this, my love for you hasn't changed, and I'm still here waiting for you.
Where you tossed it on the ground
You rejected my love, but I haven't moved on, and I still want to be with you.
Pick me up on your way down
When you hit rock bottom, and you need someone to turn to, I'll be here waiting for you.
They have changed your attitude
Your new friends have influenced you, and you've become snobby and rude.
Made you haughty and so rude
You've become arrogant and disdainful, and you think you're better than everyone else.
Your new friends can take the blame
I blame the people you're hanging out with for turning you into someone you're not.
Underneath you're still the same
Despite your outward changes, deep down you're still the person I fell in love with.
You may be their pride and joy
Your new friends may think you're amazing, but they don't really know you like I do.
But they'll find another toy
Your new friends will eventually move on to the next shiny thing, and forget all about you.
When your new love can't be found
When you're alone and your new friends have abandoned you, I'll be here waiting to pick up the pieces.
Pick me up on your way down
When you hit rock bottom, and you need someone to turn to, I'll be here waiting for you.
When your blue and all alone
When you're feeling sad and lonely, and you need someone to comfort you, I'll be here for you.
When their glamor starts to bore you
When you realize that the life you've been living is superficial and meaningless, you can come back to me.
Come back where you belong
I'll always be here for you, no matter what, and you'll always have a home with me.
When you learn these things are true
When you finally realize that the things I'm saying are true, and that you need me in your life, I'll be here waiting.
I'll be waiting here for you
No matter what happens, I'll never stop loving you, and I'll always be here waiting for you to come back to me.
When you tumble to the ground
When you hit rock bottom, and nothing else seems to be going right, I'll be here to catch you.
Pick me up on your way down
When you hit rock bottom, and you need someone to turn to, I'll be here waiting for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
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