Lonely Boy
Avener Lyrics
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And it's fine to see
But I came to love you anyway
So you tore my heart out
And I don't mind bleeding
Any old time to keep me waiting
Keep me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Well your mama kept you but your daddy left you
And I should've done you just the same
But I came to love you
And I want to flee
Any old time you keep me waiting
Waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
The Avener's song, Lonely Boy, is an intriguing piece that delves into the themes of unrequited love, loneliness, and desperation. The song starts with the singer claiming to be superior to the object of his affection. However, despite his elevated status, he confesses that he loves her anyway. Perhaps he recognizes that love is not something that we can control or choose to feel; it just happens.
The second stanza hints at heartbreak, with the singer revealing that the person he loves has torn his heart out. However, he remains undeterred, emphasizing that he doesn't mind bleeding as long as she keeps him waiting. This line hints at the desperation that love can sometimes elicit, where one is willing to endure pain and discomfort for the hope of being with the one they love.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most notable, with the repetition of the phrase, "Oh, oh-oh, I got a love that keeps me waiting." The line is repeated four times, emphasizing the idea that the singer's love is unrequited, and the waiting continues.
The bridge of the song further adds to the melancholic theme, with the singer revealing that he is a lonely boy, hinting at a desire for companionship that has not been fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm so above you
I feel like I'm better than you
And it's fine to see
It's alright to notice that
But I came to love you anyway
But despite that, I still fell in love with you
So you tore my heart out
You hurt me deeply
And I don't mind bleeding
I'm willing to suffer for love
Any old time to keep me waiting
At any time, you keep me waiting
Keep me waiting
You make me wait
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm in love with you and I'm willing to wait for you
I'm a lonely boy
I'm alone in my feelings
Well your mama kept you but your daddy left you
Your mother raised you, but your father abandoned you
And I should've done you just the same
I should've left you too
But I came to love you
But instead, I fell in love with you
And I want to flee
And it makes me want to run away
Any old time you keep me waiting
Anytime you make me wait
Waiting
I'm waiting for you
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm still in love with you and willing to wait
I'm a lonely boy
I'm still alone in my feelings
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm still willing to wait for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney
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