Are You Lonely
All About Eve Lyrics


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Do you feel so small
On Sunday afternoon
In your loveless house
Full of empty rooms

Once a place of life
Once upon a time
Flames are dying out
While ghosts move in

Crossing on the stair
Asleep in empty chairs
Tell me... are you lonely ?

And if we believe wisdom comes with years
As knowledge stings our eyes
The easier the tears
Cradled in the sadness, a heart that ever aches

I'm praying with all mine
I won't make the same mistakes
Are the dark seeds there
In the blood we share

Tell me... are you lonely ?

While love lives, while suns set
While snow moons rise in November skies
While ties bind while souls cry
While oceans ride in an endless tide

While love grows, while blood flows
While truth is real you need never feel alone

What seems to hurt the most




Is giving up the ghost
So tell me... are you lonely ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of All About Eve's 'Are You Lonely?' depict a scene of a desolate, loveless home with empty rooms, echoes of ghosts and the absence of life that once was present. The song presents an emotional tone of searching for companionship and addressing a feeling of loneliness. The lyrics question the listener's disposition and whether they also share the same sense of isolation. The line "Do you feel so small" sets the tone to a much deeper level that touches on the singer's state of mind. It creates an ambiance of inward reflection, where the singer invites listeners to join her in a state of solidarity to ponder the inevitable shortcomings of life.


The chorus "Tell me, are you lonely?" portrays a sense of desperation and a need to connect, indicating the singer is ready to offer some solace to the person she is conversing with, urging them to be open and genuine with their response. The song's second verse talks about the wisdom that comes with age and how it should bring enlightenment and a sense of understanding. However, the reality of growing old is accompanied by a string of emotions, and the easier it becomes to shed tears at emotionally charged moments. The song urges listeners to embrace the sadness that often comes with life.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you feel so small
Do you experience a sense of insignificance or helplessness?


On Sunday afternoon
During a time when people tend to relax and possibly reflect on their lives.


In your loveless house
In a dwelling that lacks emotional warmth, care, or affection.


Full of empty rooms
Containing spacious areas- unfrequented, unused, void of substance or life.


Once a place of life
The dwelling was once animated- people occupied, shared meals, laughter, and emotions in the same space.


Once upon a time
When there was a life in the house and it felt like a fairytale.


Flames are dying out
The passion or love that ignited the house's life is fading away.


While ghosts move in
As people leave, memories become ghosts and fill the empty rooms.


Crossing on the stair
A reference to a spirit or a phantom wandering in the stairs often depicted in horror films.


Asleep in empty chairs
Empty chairs symbolize people who used to occupy them and now rest with their memories.


Tell me... are you lonely ?
A direct question intended to start a conversation between two persons about loneliness.


And if we believe wisdom comes with years
A proposition whether it is true that the older we become, the wiser we be.


As knowledge stings our eyes
Acquiring knowledge is hard work that can be painful and challenging to one's comfort.


The easier the tears
The easier it becomes for a person to cry as one understands more of the world's complexities.


Cradled in the sadness, a heart that ever aches
A distressed heart that never stops throbbing in pain.


I'm praying with all mine
A way to tell someone that you're hoping/praying for them.


I won't make the same mistakes
To reiterate that someone has learned from experiences and won't repeat the same errors.


Are the dark seeds there
Whether a sombre, evil, or tragic condition is present and concealed.


In the blood we share
Shared by family members or people who share similar backgrounds.


While love lives, while suns set
Love is eternal, and the sunsets beautifully regardless of age or position in life.


While snow moons rise in November skies
The beauty of nature and the cycles of life continue to amaze, surprise, and inspire people.


While ties bind while souls cry
People remain connected despite facing ordeals and experiencing pain.


While oceans ride in an endless tide
The seemingly infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth symbolized by the ocean's tides.


While love grows, while blood flows
Love will always flourish as long as people are alive and healthy.


While truth is real you need never feel alone
When a person is honest about their genuine feelings or problems, they will find support.


What seems to hurt the most
A statement that emphasizes an intense sense of pain.


Is giving up the ghost
Refers to death or letting go of something that has died.


So tell me... are you lonely ?
A repeated question intended to initiate a conversation regarding loneliness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY COUSIN, JULIANNE REGAN, MARK PRICE, MARTY WILSON-PIPER, WARNE LIVESEY

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