I'm Lonesome Too
Embracing Solitude: Wade Hayes' Melody of Shared Loneliness
Lyrics
You call me up and say your tears are fallin'
You reach out to me, expressing that you're experiencing sadness and tears.
You know I'd love to comfort you
I would like to provide comfort and support to you.
Guess we always had alot in common
We share a lot in common, suggesting a connection or similarity between us.
You know, I'm lonesome, too
Emphasizes the singer's own sense of loneliness.
You know, I'm lonesome, too
Reiteration of the singer's loneliness.
If pouring rain and thunder shakes your window
Describes a scenario of intense rain and thunder, possibly reflecting emotional turmoil.
Trouble comes knockin' out of the blue
Unexpected troubles arise suddenly.
It don't matter which way that old wind blows
Indicates that external circumstances don't affect the singer's loneliness.
‘cause, I'm lonesome, too
Regardless of external factors, the singer remains lonely.
I'm lonesome, too
Reiteration of the singer's enduring loneliness.
If there's something in your heart, you can't get over
If there's an emotional burden in your heart, the singer is willing to help.
I'll be the ladder you can use
Expresses the singer's willingness to be a support system or a way to overcome difficulties.
Climb on up and cry here, on my shoulder
The singer offers a shoulder to cry on and encourages emotional expression.
You know I'm lonesome too
Reaffirmation of the singer's own loneliness while expressing support for the other person.
There's a well upon that hill, that's good for wishin'
Describes a well on a hill associated with wishing, possibly symbolizing unfulfilled desires.
And time and time again, I wish for you
The singer repeatedly wishes for the person, but personal challenges persist.
But, my heart's broke and all my money's missin'
The singer's heart is broken, and there's a financial loss, indicating personal struggles.
You know, I'm lonesome, too
Reiteration of the singer's enduring loneliness despite the wishing.
You know, I'm lonesome, too
Reaffirmation of the singer's own loneliness.
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