Ain't Nobody's Blues But My Own
Lonesome Moon: Wayne Hancock's Heartfelt Blues Tale
Lyrics
Now everybody that knows me
Speaker suggests that everyone who is familiar with them understands their emotions.
Knows just the way I feel
Others are aware of the speaker's feelings.
When my baby ain't around
When the speaker's partner is not present, they have a surplus of free time.
I've lots of time to kill
The absence of the speaker's partner leads to having time to spare.
I ain't into playing, no sir,
The speaker asserts they don't engage in playing games or infidelity.
I don't run around
The speaker doesn't participate in promiscuous behavior.
But, I'll be awful lonesome
However, they'll experience intense loneliness until their sweetheart returns.
'Till my sugar's back in town
They'll feel extremely alone until their partner comes back to town.
Cause they ain't nobody's blues but my own
The speaker claims that the feeling of blues or sadness they experience is personal to them.
When my gal's gone they come around
When the speaker's significant other is absent, feelings of sadness and longing surface.
Until she comes back home
This state of emotional distress continues until their partner returns home.
It's the worst kind of heartache that I've known
The emotional pain experienced by the speaker during their partner's absence is described as the most severe type of heartache they've encountered.
Yeah, they ain't nobody's blues but my own
The speaker reiterates that the blues they feel are unique to themselves.
There's lots of pretty women
There are numerous attractive women, but only one holds the speaker's affection.
But only one can have my heart
When the cherished person is not around, the speaker feels a deep sense of loss.
Brother when she ain't around
The absence of the speaker's beloved leads to their world falling apart emotionally.
My whole world just falls apart
According to the speaker's plan, their partner will return soon, bringing relief.
But according to my schedule
The speaker plans to sleep outside, waiting for their partner under the moonlight.
She's gonna be back soon
The speaker expresses a preference for waiting for their partner rather than engaging in fleeting affairs.
Tonight I'll sleep out on the porch
They reject the idea of staying in inexpensive accommodations and having casual relationships.
Underneath that lonesome moon
The speaker intends to spend the night outdoors, emphasizing their dedication to waiting for their partner.
You can have your cheap motels
The speaker dismisses the idea of staying in low-cost hotels and having temporary relationships as inferior to their committed relationship.
And running around 'till late
They criticize the lifestyle of engaging in casual relationships and staying out late.
Living in that kind of place
The speaker believes that living that way signifies a lower form of love.
Is loving second rate
The speaker values their committed relationship and believes it will lead them to greater success.
I've got myself a fine gal
They express satisfaction with their partner and their future together.
Together we'll go far
The speaker considers themselves fortunate to have their partner.
If I mean the world to her
The speaker emphasizes their importance to their partner and their reciprocal relationship.
Then she's my lucky star
The speaker considers their partner to be extremely valuable, akin to a lucky charm in their life.
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