- Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51 song full#
- Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51 song tv#
The song was written by Lew DeWitt, who was a founding member of the Statler Brothers and the original tenor.
Davo from Des Moines, IowaI think it has not a thing to do with metal institutions or Johnny Cash. The visitor asks if he's bored and he replies, "Why, no! Listen to all the exciting things I get to do!" The tone is clearly sarcastic, aimed at the singer's monotonous surroundings and whomever has come to visit him. Seventhmist from 7th HeavenI think this has to be about someone who is institutionalized, whether in a mental facility, an "old folks home" or prison. Listen to the words how can counting flowers on the wall, solitairre with a short deck smoking cigarettes and watching Capt.Kangaroo not bothering you without the assistance of black beauties? The song is about an amphetamine morning. Claus from UsaYou're reading too much into the lyrics. While he was there he encountered a patient that actually did these things. When Lew would get out of school he would do random jobs at the hospital. Rowdyroddy85 from Staunton, VirginiaLew DeWitt’s father was an administrator at Western State Hospital (mental health hospital) that’s located in Staunton, Va. The boring life of the guy in the song is just who he is. Lee DeWitt was just having fun when he wrote it. Country lyrics rarely feature hidden meanings or “left to interpretation” meanings. Rick Jackson from CharlotteSome of you have been listening to too much rock. The writer could have been bored in his living space when he wrote it, too. Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51 song full#
It's a variation of the saying, "not playing with a full deck". Hatman from Dallas, TxI think the part about, "Playing Solitaire with a Deck of fifty one", means that they guy isn't all there.
I am happy!! That is what the lyric's say to me. Even if they don't make sense to everyone else. I am really content in my little space of this world so don't worry about me. Darlene from Missouri From this old lady point of view.I think my grandmother was trying to communicate with me. I would sing along to the Statler Brothers with my grandmother when I was a kid.
Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51 song tv#
The remote to the TV was acting up and this song came on.
Aaron from Patton, PaI was recently hospitalized in the psych ward in the same hospital my grandmother was sent to hospice to live the last few days of her life in. William from Louisa VaRowdyroddy85 and Steven from waynesboro are correct my mother is from that area and tells me the same thing about Lew Dewitt. Bud Hamilton from Olds, Alberta Formerly Of Regina, SaskatchewanI love the songs put out and sang by the Statler Brothers in their Harmonization. I don't see how the simple meaning of the song is so hard to hear! His "eyes are not accustomed to this light" because he is starting to cry, and doesn't want her to see him lose it. He looks a "fright" as he has lost interest in how he looks. I mean.as long as he can dream.ĭon't worry about me, look, I am playing solitaire! I am watching TV! Plenty of things to do! In reality, he has nothing to do, as he is brokenhearted.Īt then end he complains that his feet are not comfortable.he is going wobbly talking to her. Why, he imagines himself in a tux, having a great time. He sees her when he is out and about, and tells her how great he is doing, as someone else said, sardonically. She has let him know she is worried about him, however. He is completely ripped up over his girl leaving him-for whatever reason. Kevin T Preston from CaliforniaMental hospital? Drugs? Please. Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Ladies and gentlemen, the Statler Brothersĭon, Harold, Phil and Lew, the Statler Brothers So I must go back to my room and make my day complete It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a frightĪnyway my eyes are not accustomed to this lightĪnd my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete You can always find me here, I'm havin' quite a time 
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the townĪs long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo While you and your friends are worried about me I'm havin' lots of fun If I were walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none I keep hearin' you're concerned about my happinessĪll that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess
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