Oh Lonesome Me
Sammy Davis 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 bout just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out an 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
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blue
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
(guitar solo) (ba-de-op-bop-bop)
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(Oh lonesome me)
Well I 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 into my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
Oh lonesome me...
The song "Oh Lonesome Me" is a classic country and western ballad written and originally performed by Don Gibson in 1957. It was later covered by various artists, including Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is lonely and heartbroken after being dumped by his lover. He feels like he is missing out on all the fun that other people are having, but he can't get over his ex.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that everyone else is out having a good time, while he is left behind to wallow in his misery. He regrets not enjoying life to the fullest and feels like a fool for staying home alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh lonesome me," emphasizing the singer's isolation and despair.
The second verse explores the singer's thoughts about his ex-lover. He imagines that she is out enjoying herself, flirting with other men, and that she is not missing him at all. Despite this, he is still deeply in love with her and would welcome her back into his life if she came back to him.
The final verse is a plea for help. The singer is looking for a way to overcome his loneliness and move on from his past relationship. He has tried everything but nothing seems to work. The song ends with a poignant repetition of the chorus, underscoring the singer's profound sense of loneliness and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone seems to be going out and having a good time
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I'm foolish for choosing to stay at home and not enjoy myself
I can't get over how she set me free
I'm still hurt and can't believe she left me
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I know it's a mistake to just stay here doing nothing
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
I understand that I should go out and enjoy myself
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I'm so lovesick and heartbroken that I can't see straight
I'll bet she's not like me
She's probably not as sad and heartbroken as I am
She's out an fancy free
She's probably out having a good time with no worries
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
She's probably out flirting and using her charm to get attention from guys
But I still love her so
Despite all of that, I still love her deeply
And brother don't you know
And I hope you understand
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would take her back in a heartbeat
Well there must be some way
There must be a solution
I can lose these lonesome blue
To overcome this loneliness
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to move on and find someone else to love
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I've exhausted every possible solution
Oh lonesome me
But I'm still alone and heartbroken
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson
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