If I Was A Lonely Man
Adam Barnes Lyrics
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Would I give the wrong insight
That I'm stuggling within my life
If I'm a begging man
Would you hold your hands back
You're afraid that you have what I lack
And I need it back again
So don't cry
'Cause I have been watching you since
The day that I've gone
And I know that everyones waiting until
I'm left on my own, again
A man will walk up to you and ask if you will need a hand
Don't push it back, just tell him that you will need more to stand
I know this is cowardous but I'm proud of it, I'm sure
If this is heaven, then I will need a hell lot more
A hell lot more of it
So don't cry
'Cause I have been watching you since
The day that I've gone
And I know that everyone's waiting until
I'm left on my own, again
A man will walk up to you and ask if you will need a hand
Don't push it back, just tell him that you will need more to stand
I know this is cowardous but I'm proud of it, I'm sure
If this is heaven, then I will need a hell lot more
Then I will need a hell lot more
So don't cry
'Cause I have been watching you since
The day that I've gone
And I know that everyone's waiting until
I'm left on my own
"If I Was A Lonely Man" by Adam Barnes is a melancholic song with lyrics that reflect the pain of loneliness and the struggle to find connection with others. The singer opens up with a poignant question about whether his loneliness would cause him to give off the wrong impression that he's struggling with his life. He then goes on to admit that if he were a begging man in need of help, he would be afraid that people would hold their hands back, thinking that they have what he lacks. He acknowledges his need for help and support to get through his struggles.
The chorus brings the message of the song to the forefront, emphasizing that despite his loneliness, he's been watching others and he knows that they're waiting for him to reach out and ask for help. The lyrics encourage the listener to accept help when it's offered and not to turn it away. The second verse reiterates this message, urging the listener not to push away the help that's offered to them.
The closing lines of the chorus, "I'm left on my own, again," are a powerful reminder to the listener that loneliness is a painful state that can leave one feeling isolated and desperate. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer admitting that he may need a "hell lot more" than what is being offered to him, leaving the listener to contemplate the complex emotion of loneliness and the importance of connections.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm a lonely man
If I'm feeling alone and isolated
Would I give the wrong insight
Am I projecting an image that suggests everything is okay when it's not?
That I'm struggling within my life
Am I dealing with internal struggles that I'm not expressing outwardly?
If I'm a begging man
If I'm in a position where I need help
Would you hold your hands back
Will you hesitate to offer assistance
You're afraid that you have what I lack
You might fear that helping me will put you in a similar position
And I need it back again
And I require the support and help to get through my struggles
So don't cry
Don't be upset or sad
'Cause I have been watching you since
I've been aware of your presence and actions since
The day that I've gone
The day that I've left or been absent
And I know that everyone's waiting until
I'm aware that people are awaiting my return or response
I'm left on my own, again
I'm back in a position of loneliness and self-reliance
A man will walk up to you and ask if you will need a hand
Someone may offer their assistance to you
Don't push it back, just tell him that you will need more to stand
Don't reject the help outright, but be honest about what you need
I know this is cowardous but I'm proud of it, I'm sure
I understand that my behavior may be seen as cowardly, but I'm steadfast in my decision
If this is heaven, then I will need a hell lot more
If this is the best-case scenario, then I require much more than what I'm currently receiving
Then I will need a hell lot more
I need a lot more support and help than what's currently available
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Demi Ho
I just bought your album off iTunes because it really is amazing! Keep it up! ^^
Karoline Bachner
I really love this song!
Erwin Niwre
you are one of my favorite new found musicians ! i love searching for those hidden talents ! your voice is absolutely stunning ! also please could you post or send me you guitar tab for this song ? it would be much appreciated ! i would love to cover this song ! Keep it up !
Connor John Turner
I feel like doing an acoustic cover of this, I really like this song!
Venus
It's a gorgeous song :)
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I know right
OfficialLilyKenedy
You are amazing, Adam.
Guy Nicholas Challenger
really beautiful song :D
Rebecca Shutak
26 views. what? this song is brilliant! <3
felix gilbert
such a sick song!