Loner
And The Kids Lyrics

I'm stuck inside an empty dream
I feel trapped and hopeless, like everything around me is meaningless.

There's nothing except my misery
My emotions are overwhelming, and I can't find any joy or comfort in anything else.

There's no escape from vacancy
I feel empty and numb, and I don't know how to break free from these feelings.

How long until you're over me
I'm struggling to move on from a past relationship, and I'm wondering how much longer this pain will last.

Hey
This line serves as a transitional refrain, marking a pause between verses for the listener.

Lover to loners
The motif of love and loneliness is reiterated here, emphasizing the singer's sense of isolation.

How long until it's over from being this lonely
The singer continues to grapple with feelings of intense loneliness, wondering if there will ever be relief from this sense of isolation.

How long until it's over
The artist is longing for some kind of resolution, hoping that these intense emotions will eventually subside.

I've never been further from being so sober
The artist is using a play on words, suggesting that they are not just physically intoxicated, but emotionally distanced from sobriety as well.

And I don't really know where this all went wrong
The artist is reflecting on the past, unsure of exactly what led to the dissolution of their previous relationship.

But I know that's in my past life
The singer acknowledges that they cannot change the past, and must find a way to move forward despite their emotional baggage.

It feels like I'm drowning under the surface
The imagery of suffocation and submersion underscores the intensity of the artist's emotions.

But I'm not getting baptized
This line refers to a religious rite, but is being used metaphorically to suggest that the singer is not finding relief or salvation from their emotional turmoil.

You kept me afloat when I was almost sinking
The singer is acknowledging the positive impact that their former partner had on their life, even if the relationship did not last.

But now that's in my hindsight
The singer is reflecting on the past with the benefit of hindsight, and recognizing how much their life has changed since the relationship ended.

At least I'm alone now
This line has a bittersweet tone, suggesting that the artist values their independence but is still struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

I can take the time to try and go get my mind right
The artist is looking for a way to improve their emotional wellbeing and find some level of peace.

You wanted to leave right?
The singer is questioning the motives behind their former partner's decision to end the relationship, trying to make sense of what went wrong.

Then why do you keep lingering in my mind like...?
The singer is struggling to let go of their former partner, even if they know that the relationship is over.

I don't think I'm alright
The artist is being honest with themselves about the severity of their emotional distress, acknowledging that they need help to work through it.

I think about you every day like you're in the lime light
The artist is haunted by memories of their former partner, which continue to dominate their thoughts and emotions.

And now I'm a loner
The artist has fully embraced their status as a solitary individual, and is still grappling with the consequences of that decision.

Nobody is there to try to go fight my fights
The singer is recognizing the limitations of their independence, understanding that they will not always be able to handle their problems on their own.

Mental warfare doesn't account for the times that I've cried
The artist is highlighting the emotional toll of their battle with loneliness and isolation, suggesting that they are struggling more than they might appear on the surface.

I've died inside
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and defeated, unable to muster the energy or motivation to keep fighting.

Hey
This line repeats the transitional refrain from earlier, marking another pause between verses for the listener.

I've cried and then I've died inside
This line echoes the sense of defeat from earlier, emphasizing the extent of the singer's emotional distress.

Lover to loners
The motif of love and loneliness is repeated again, underscoring the central theme of the song.

How long until it's over from being this lonely
The artist is still trying to understand the nature of their feelings, and is hoping for some kind of resolution or relief.

How long until it's over
The repetition of this line suggests that the singer is still searching for an end to their emotional turmoil.

I've never been further from being so sober
This final line returns to the play on words from earlier, emphasizing the extent to which the singer is not only physically but emotionally intoxicated by their loneliness and isolation.