Monsters of Folk originally came together in 2004 and toured as Bright Eyes, with Jim James and M. Ward, and developed the name Monsters of Folk while on tour. The band released their self-titled debut album on September 22, 2009 on Shangri-La Music.
Whole Lotta Losin’
Monsters of Folk Lyrics
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Lord, I got a lotta losin'
Friends and heroes
Packin' up and movin'
And one of these days
I'll be left with nothin'
But memories and no time
So I better get
'Cause, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
bye
Well, we never got paid
But we had a lotta laughs though
Runnin' like thieves through the streets of Chicago
Look at me now, I'm leanin' out a Portland window, singin'
"I still miss someone"
So I better get,
Yeah, I better get accustomed
'Cause, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
bye and bye
Pickin' up speed
Pickin' up the pieces
Losin' leaves in every season
The winter ends right at my feet with
Flowers peepin' up through the crack in the concrete
Well, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
Friends and heroes
Packin' up and movin'
And one of these days
I'll be left with nothin'
But memories and no time
So I better get
Yeah, I better get accustomed
'Cause, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
bye and bye
I'm pickin' up speed
Pickin' up the pieces
Losin' leaves in every season
The winter ends right at my feet with
Flowers peepin' up through a crack in the concrete
Well, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
Friends and heroes
Are packin' up and movin'
One of these days
I'll be left with nothin'
But memories and no time
So I better get
Yeah, I better get accustomed
'Cause, I got a lot
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
By and by and by and by and by
By and by and by and by and by and by
The lyrics to "Whole Lotta Losin'" by Monsters of Folk express the idea that loss is an inevitable part of life, and that we should learn to accept it and be prepared for it. The singer acknowledges that they have already experienced a lot of loss - of friends, heroes, and possibly other things - and will likely face more of it in the future. They also note that memories and time are the only things that we are left with when everything else is gone.
Despite the theme of loss, there is also a sense of resilience and perseverance in the lyrics. The singer notes the importance of getting accustomed to this constant state of loss, and of picking up the pieces and moving on. They also describe how even in the most unlikely and difficult of circumstances, like the winter ending and flowers growing through a crack in the concrete, beauty and hope can still emerge.
Overall, "Whole Lotta Losin'" is a poignant and reflective song that encourages listeners to confront the inevitable losses they will face in life, while also holding onto the things that cannot be taken away - memories, time, and the ability to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I got a lot
I have experienced a lot of loss in my life.
Lord, I got a lotta losin'
I have suffered significant loss, whether of friends or experiences.
Friends and heroes
The people I have lost were important to me and shaped who I am, including significant role models (heroes).
Packin' up and movin'
These people have left my life and moved on, whether through physical relocation or death.
And one of these days
I know that at some point in the future...
I'll be left with nothin'
...I will lose everything and be left with nothing but memories.
But memories and no time
As I get older, I realize that I have limited time left, and all I will be left with are my memories.
So I better get
Therefore, it is essential that I...
Yeah, I better get accustomed
...become accustomed to this reality and prepare for it mentally and emotionally.
'Cause, I got a lot
Given the amount of loss I have already experienced, I know I have more to come in the future.
bye
This loss has been painful and difficult, and saying goodbye is never easy.
But we had a lotta laughs though
Even though the people I have lost are no longer with me, I cherish the memories of the good times we had together.
Runnin' like thieves through the streets of Chicago
I remember specific moments from the past, like running through the streets of Chicago with these people, which are especially vivid.
Look at me now, I'm leanin' out a Portland window
I am in a different place and time now - looking out a window in Portland, perhaps - but the memories remain with me.
Singin' "I still miss someone"
Even though time has passed, I still feel the pain of that loss and hold the memories dear.
Pickin' up the pieces
Every time I lose something or someone, I have to pick up the pieces and try to move on.
Losin' leaves in every season
Loss is a natural part of life, like the changing seasons, and it happens to everyone.
The winter ends right at my feet with / Flowers peepin' up through the crack in the concrete
Even in the darkest times, signs of new life and hope can appear unexpectedly, like flowers breaking through a crack in the pavement.
By and by and by and by and by / By and by and by and by and by and by
I know that more loss is coming and that I will have to continue to deal with it, day by day and year by year, until the end.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: M. WARD
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