Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.
Lonesome
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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My arms want to hold you,
In dreams that come true.
Lonesome, oh, where are you?
These eyes want to hold you and see you.
I'm lonesome and blue.
My hands long touch you and love you.
My love keeps on growing; my pain keeps on showing.
I just want you back in my world.
Crying, oh, I'm crying for you.
My tears are never drying,
Always pining for you.
Instrumental break.
My hands long touch you and love you.
My heart breaks at knowing that you're not here.
My love keeps on growing; my pain keeps on showing.
I just want you back in my world.
Crying, oh, I'm crying for you.
My tears are never drying,
Always pining and lonesome and blue.
The lyrics to Shelby Lynne's song "Lonesome" are an expression of deep longing and pain for someone who is not present. The repeated use of the words "lonesome" and "blue" reflect the intensity of the emotions being conveyed. The singer's desire to hold and touch the person reveals the physical and emotional emptiness they are experiencing in their absence. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and desperation as the singer cries and pines for the return of their loved one.
The instrumental break in the song allows for a moment of reflection and contemplation, as if the singer is taking a moment to gather their thoughts and feelings before continuing on with their heartfelt lament. The repetition of the verses and chorus reinforce the deep and unending sadness that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lonesome" are a powerful portrayal of the pain and longing that can accompany the absence of a loved one. The use of simple language and repetition highlights the depth and intensity of these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonesome, lonesome, and blue.
Feeling overwhelmingly alone and sad.
My arms want to hold you, in dreams that come true.
Longing to hold the person close and hoping they will reciprocate in dreams that seem like reality.
Lonesome, oh, where are you?
Asking the person who the song is directed towards to come back and fill the void.
These eyes want to hold you and see you.
Wishing to hold the person close and look into their eyes.
I'm lonesome and blue.
Reiterating the melancholic feelings of loneliness and sadness.
My hands long touch you and love you.
Longing to touch and express love physically to the person.
My heart breaks at knowing that you're not here.
Feeling heartbroken because the person is not present.
My love keeps on growing; my pain keeps on showing.
Despite the heartache, love for the person continues to grow while the pain is evident.
I just want you back in my world.
Expressing a desire to have the person back in the singer's life.
Crying, oh, I'm crying for you.
Crying due to the overwhelming emotions experienced because of the person's absence.
My tears are never drying, always pining for you.
Continuously crying and yearning for the person.
Instrumental break.
A pause from the lyrics for a musical interlude.
Crying, oh, I'm crying for you.
Reiterating the intense emotions caused by the person's absence.
My tears are never drying, always pining and lonesome and blue.
Continuously crying and yearning for the person while feeling overwhelmingly alone and sad.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shelby Lynne Moorer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Linda Doane
Beautiful, especially so with the Bill Payne piano. Thank you.
john sandiford
Thanks for listening
Tubebrerry
This song always makes me think of Patsy Cline and Jo Stafford. Wish I could ask Shelby whether either of those singers was an influence on her in composing or arranging/recording this song.
Tubebrerry
And thank YOU for uploading this song.
john sandiford
Thanks for listening
TheFourOfNine
Great Song, Thumbs Up.
TheFourOfNine
@john sandiford
Thanks John.
Love Jacinta xX.
john sandiford
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for listening Jacinta