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Mr. Lonely
Bobby Vinton Lyrics


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Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone

Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home

Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed

Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home

Overall Meaning

Bobby Vinton's song "Mr. Lonely" is a poignant ballad about a soldier who is far away from home and does not have anyone to share his feelings or connect with emotionally. The song begins by highlighting the soldier's loneliness, as he has nobody in his life, and he wishes to have someone to call on the phone. Throughout the song, the soldier's isolation is emphasized as he laments not receiving any letters, feeling forgotten, and being far away from home without any explanation.


The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the soldier's status as "Mr. Lonely," and emphasizes the feelings of emptiness and desolation that come with being so far away from home. The verses, however, offer the explanation for his isolation, which provides context to his loneliness. The soldier is a "lonely soldier," serving away from home through no fault of his own, which only adds to the tragedy of his situation.


Overall, "Mr. Lonely" is a powerful testament to the impact of loneliness and isolation on the human psyche, which is particularly relevant in today's society, where technology and social media have seemingly made us more connected, but also more isolated than ever before.


Line by Line Meaning

Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I am alone and without companionship, hence my nickname Mr. Lonely.


I have nobody for my own
I lack a significant other, which makes me feel emptier.


Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
My loneliness has intensified, and it has become a part of my identity.


Wish I had someone to call on the phone
I long for someone to talk to or connect with, even if it's just over the phone.


Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
I am a serviceman, deployed away from home and without the company of loved ones.


Away from home through no wish of my own
I didn't choose to leave home, but I am currently unable to return.


That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Being far from home and apart from the people I care about is the main reason why I feel so alone.


I wish that I could go back home
I have a strong desire to return to familiar surroundings and the people who know me best.


Letters, never a letter
Haven't received any mail, which only exacerbates my loneliness.


I get no letters in the mail
The absence of correspondence from friends and family amplifies my feelings of isolation.


I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
The fact that I am not receiving letters or getting updates from home causes me to question if I've been abandoned by those closest to me.


Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
I am left pondering what caused my loved ones to stop communicating with me, and if I did something to cause this disconnect.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Vinton, Gene Allan

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@rudolfplaukovits2989

Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home



@MARINO351

Por.los.70s.era.un.adolencente.de.unos.15.años..Y.a.esa.edad.que.no.
se.a.enamorado..de.una.niña.mayor.o.que.no.esta.al.alcanse.Me.
recuerdo.que..envie.Esta.
cancion.de.Bobby.Vinton..Por.Rdio
a.una.niña.a.modo.de.saludo....
y..jamas.recivi..una.respuesta.de.ella..
.en.aquella.epoca.era.la.mayor.tecnologia...
Bueno
hoy..los.tiempos.han.cambiado..los.adolecentes.estan.pegado.
.al.Fono...Movil..24.horas.y.hasta.lo.hacen..jajaajjajajajaajajja
..Hoy..ya.NO.HAY.TANTA.SOLEDAD...saludos.grecia
..............Un.Chileno..
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@tooltime9260

To anyone with age, these songs, with the added video here, instantly brings back a time of reality in life before mobile phones, instant communication, when there were too many gadgets to distract and when life was face to face. Hi tech didn't rule, cars were very ordinary and not worshiped, cable and the internet didn't interfere with personal interactions and life was in-your-face and quite raw. Emotions and courage were daily experiences, people were constant obstacles or opportunities, relationships were immediate and reactions from others were not hidden behind a screen. Life was lived. It developed character and grit through reality. Just memories today.

@kaboboss8470

Muito verdade americano aqui no brasil agente sente saudade também ):

@stephenarzoomanian8074

This song still sounds incredible , Bobby had a wonderful voice and such beautiful songs .

@robinterry9599

Cheers Stephen !!!

@bartongross9471

Bobby knew his life in fascinating songs of love victorious in music ical history

@robinterry9599

@Barton Gross Cheers Barton !!!

@korneliamilatz5006

Jes! A wondervoll Song! And this joung Man have a wonderfull face.😊

@pambagwell7644

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@mikedelta9590

Timeless masterpiece of music. Remembering my dad, who often played this song in his garage.

@robinterry9599

Cheers Mike !!!

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