The Forgotten Man
Radcliffe Jimmy Lyrics
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There goes the forgotten man
Walkin' alone
Walkin' all alone!
I used to be known as Jennie's guy
They point me out when I walk by
Oh, yes everyone noticed me
And stole my love away
And now I hear people say
There goes the forgotten man
There goes the forgotten man
Walkin' alone
Walkin' all alone!
They turn away when I pass by
Guess they're afraid I'll start to cry
Jennie is gone and they pity me
When I lost her love, they knew
That I lost everything
That's why they are whispering
There goes the forgotten man
There goes rhe forgotten man
Walkin' alone
Walkin' all alone
Jennie is gone and they pity me
When I lost her love, they knew
That I lost everything
That's why they are whisperin'
There goes the forgotten man
There goes the forgotten man
Walkin' alone
Walkin' all alone
Walkin' alone
Walkin' alone
The lyrics to Radcliffe Jimmy's song "There Goes The Forgotten Man" depict the singer's feelings of isolation and invisibility after losing his love, Jennie. The repetition of "There goes the forgotten man" emphasizes the singer's perception that he has become insignificant and unnoticed in the eyes of others. He used to be known as "Jennie's guy," receiving attention and recognition from people around him. However, after a stranger came and "stole" his love away, the singer is left alone and ignored.
The lyrics also highlight the empathy and pity that others feel towards the singer. People turn away when he passes by, fearing that he might start crying. The loss of Jennie's love represents a significant blow to the singer's life, and those around him understand the magnitude of his loss. They whisper about him, emphasizing their awareness of his pain and misfortune.
Overall, "There Goes The Forgotten Man" explores themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and the way society can overlook and dismiss individuals who have experienced loss or abandonment.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes the forgotten man
There goes the man who has been overlooked and ignored by society
Walkin' alone
Walking without anyone by his side, feeling isolated
Walkin' all alone!
Continuing to walk by himself, emphasizing his solitude
I used to be known as Jennie's guy
I was once recognized as Jennie's partner or significant other
They point me out when I walk by
People used to acknowledge me and draw attention to me as I passed by
Oh, yes everyone noticed me
I used to be noticeable and received attention from everyone
'Till one night a stranger came
However, one evening an unfamiliar person appeared
And stole my love away
And took away the love and affection I had from Jennie
And now I hear people say
Now I hear people talking and gossiping about me
They turn away when I pass by
They intentionally avert their gaze and avoid looking at me
Guess they're afraid I'll start to cry
Perhaps they fear that I might break down and cry in their presence
Jennie is gone and they pity me
Jennie has left, and now they feel sorry for me
When I lost her love, they knew
They were aware of the moment I lost her love and affection
That I lost everything
That signifies I lost everything of value to me
That's why they are whispering
This is why they are speaking softly, sharing their sympathy discreetly
There goes the forgotten man
Once again, there goes the man who has been overlooked and ignored
There goes the forgotten man
Reiterating that the man is being disregarded and forgotten
Walkin' alone
Continuing to walk without companionship
Walkin' all alone
Persistently walking amid solitude
Jennie is gone and they pity me
Jennie has left, and now they feel sympathy for my situation
When I lost her love, they knew
When I lost the affection of Jennie, they were aware of the loss
That I lost everything
I lost all that held importance and value to me
That's why they are whisperin'
This is the reason behind their discreet whispers and hushed conversations
Walkin' alone
Continuing to walk without anyone by my side
Walkin' alone
Persistently walking in solitude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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