Discover the story of the song > Lonesome Kicker – Adam Sandler

The protagonist of the song is a lonely kicker on a football team. He feels ignored and mocked by his teammates and the fans. He explains that kicking a field goal is not as easy as it seems. He is not recognized by the coach and doesn't even know his name. He is often left alone to tackle the opponent during kickoffs because he doesn't want to get hurt. The protagonist feels like a failure and wishes he could be loved by catching a winning touchdown. He is frustrated that he is blamed for the team's failures, even though it's not always his fault. He reflects on his dreams of being a soccer player in his home country and how he regrets coming to America. At home, he feels isolated from his wife and son. He ends the song feeling like a lonesome kicker.