Crazy Horse is best known for its long association with Young, despite having released five albums of its own over a 19-year span. It has been co-credited with Young as Neil Young and Crazy Horse on 15 albums, "Americana" and "Psychedelic Pill" from 2012 being the latest.
The band recorded a concept album entitled "Greendale" (2003) that told the story using metaphors of murder and crime to represent the destruction of a small town community. The final song "Be The Rain" is one of Neil's classic epics, pleading for the world to be like the rain -- recycle and conserve to save our planet.
Discography: the studio albums "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "Zuma" (1975), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Re-ac-tor" (1981), "Life" (1987), "Ragged Glory" (1990), "Sleeps With Angels" (1994), "Broken Arrow" (1996), Greendale (2003), "Americana" (2012), Psychedelic Pill (2012) and live albums "Live Rust" (1979), "Weld" (1991), "Year of the Horse" (1997), "Live at the Fillmore East" (2006)
Oh Lonesome Me
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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I'm a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, oh, lonesome me
There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past, find someone new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
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 brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about my past, find someone new
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh, oh, lonesome me
In this song, Neil Young sings about feeling lonely and left out while others are out having fun. He is unable to move on from a past love that has set him free but left him feeling lonesome. The lyrics reveal a vulnerable side to the singer, showing how difficult it is to let go of someone you still love.
Young expresses his internal conflict, wanting to forget the past and move on to someone new but also remaining hopelessly in love with his previous partner. He acknowledges the possibility of his ex-lover enjoying her freedom, flirting with other men and having a good time, but still yearns to have her back in his arms. The repetition of “Oh, oh, lonesome me” emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and the struggle to move on.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on love lost and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. Young's soulful voice and poignant lyrics make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the pain of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
I observe people engaging in enjoyable activities outside
I'm a fool for staying home and having none
I regret my choice to stay isolated and not partake in those fun activities
I can't get over how she set me free
I am still emotionally affected by my ex-partner who ended our relationship
Oh, oh, lonesome me
I feel lonely and sad without my ex-partner
There must be some way that I can lose these lonesome blues
I am searching for a solution to ease my feelings of loneliness
Forget about the past, find someone new
I consider moving on from my ex-partner and finding a new romantic relationship
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I have thoroughly considered all possible options for overcoming my loneliness
I'll bet she's not like me
I assume that my ex-partner is not experiencing the same emotions as me
She's out and fancy free
I think that my ex-partner is enjoying her life without me
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
I imagine my ex-partner interacting with men in a flirty and attractive manner
But I still love her so
Despite our breakup, I still have strong feelings of love towards my ex-partner
And brother don't you know
I am sharing my feelings with someone close to me
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would gladly reconcile with my ex-partner if given the opportunity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson
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