Mr. Pitiful
Understanding Mr. Pitiful's Melancholic Love Ballad
Lyrics
Call me Mr. Pitiful, baby that's my name
Self-identification as Mr. Pitiful, indicating a sense of personal sadness or despair.
They call me Mr. Pitiful, that's how I got my fame
Recognition of the nickname 'Mr. Pitiful' as the source of fame.
But you see people just don't understand
Observation that others fail to comprehend the depth of one's emotional turmoil.
What make a man feel so blue
Questioning the cause of profound sadness in a man.
They call me Mr. Pitiful 'cause I lost someone just like you
Being labeled 'Mr. Pitiful' due to experiencing a similar loss as the listener.
Call me Mr. Pitiful, this everybody knows
Reiteration of the nickname known to everyone.
They call me Mr. Pitiful most everyplace I go
Recognition that the label follows the singer wherever they go.
But you see nobody seems to understand
Expressing frustration at the lack of understanding regarding deep emotions.
How can a man sing such a sad, sad song
Questioning how someone can sing such a sorrowful song.
When he lost, when he lost everything
Emphasizing the magnitude of loss experienced.
When he lost everything he had
Highlighting the complete loss of possessions or things.
How can I explain to you
Pondering how to articulate extreme sadness to others.
How somebody could be so very blue?
Wondering about the intensity of one's own emotional state.
How can I tell you about my past
Expressing difficulty in recounting personal history due to instability.
If things won't even last?
Doubting the endurance of relationships or situations.
Mr. Pitiful that's my name
Reiteration of the self-identification as Mr. Pitiful.
They call me Mr. Pitiful, that's how I got my fame
Linking the fame to the nickname.
Some people won't understand
Recognition that some people fail to comprehend deep sadness.
What makes a man feel so very blue
Reiterating confusion about the cause of profound sadness.
They call me Mr. Pitiful because I am in love with you
Being labeled 'Mr. Pitiful' due to loving someone deeply.
Can I explain to you?
Seeking to explain personal loss to someone.
I've lost everything I had
Confirming the loss of all possessions.
Everything is going wrong
Expressing a sense of everything going awry.
Just trying to get back to you
Striving to return to a significant person despite challenges.
I have to sing this sad, sad songs
Stating the necessity of singing sorrowful songs due to circumstances.
I want you, I want you, I want you
Expressing a strong desire to reconnect with the person.
Get back, I've got to have you
Urgent plea to regain the person's presence or affection.
I want you, I want you, I want you
Repetition of the desire to have the person back.
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