Lonely Together
Avicii [feat. Rita Ora] Lyrics
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I caught the edge of the knife and it hurts just a little
Yeah, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know that I can't be your friend
It's my head or my heart and I'm caught in the middle
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh Lord, here we go
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
Eyes wide shut and it feels like the first time (oh)
Before the rush to my blood hurts too much and we flatline (oh)
Yeah and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know just how this ends
Now I'm all messed up and it feels like the first time (oh)
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh Lord, here we go
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight (on my way)
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
Let's be lonely together
Let's be lonely, lonely love
Let's be lonely, lonely love (a little less lonely together)
A little less lonely love (I can't change you and I, I won't change)
A little less lonely love (I can't change you and I, I won't change)
A little less lonely love
The song "Lonely Together" by Avicii featuring Rita Ora depicts a toxic and addictive relationship that the singer cannot resist. The lyrics portray a feeling of being trapped in the middle of someone else's world, caught between the head and the heart, and unable to let go of the high despite the pain. The singer knows that they can't be just friends with the other person, and that it won't end well, but they can't help but be drawn to them, and they are willing to be lonely together, even if it means hating themselves tomorrow.
The lines "My hands are tied, but not tight enough / You're the high that I can't give up" reflect the powerless feeling of being addicted to someone, and "At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine" represents the idea that the other person is both the source of pleasure and the cause of pain. The phrase "Let's be lonely together" is a paradoxical and bittersweet invitation to share the loneliness and the addiction with the other person, rather than facing it alone.
Overall, "Lonely Together" is a compelling and honest portrayal of the conflicting emotions and the self-destructive behavior that can arise in a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's you and your world, and I'm caught in the middle
I am stuck between your world and mine
I caught the edge of the knife and it hurts just a little
I am hurt by being caught in the middle
Yeah, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know that I can't be your friend
I understand that we cannot just be friends
It's my head or my heart and I'm caught in the middle
I am struggling to decide between my head and my heart
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
I feel restricted, although not enough to prevent something from happening
You're the high that I can't give up
I am addicted to you, and cannot let go
Oh Lord, here we go
I am apprehensive about what is to come
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
I may regret this later, but I am pursuing this now
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
You are a negative influence, in the midst of an already harmful situation
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I realize I cannot change you, nor will I try
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
Let's experience loneliness together
A little less lonely together (yeah)
Let's try to be a little less lonely, together
Eyes wide shut and it feels like the first time (oh)
Although familiar, this seems fresh and new
Before the rush to my blood hurts too much and we flatline (oh)
I am afraid we will go too far and hurt ourselves beyond repair
Now I'm all messed up and it feels like the first time (oh)
Things have gone wrong, and the situation feels new again
Let's be lonely, lonely love
Let's experience loneliness together, despite love's absence
A little less lonely love
Let's try to find less loneliness, despite the absence of love
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Brian Lee, Magnus Hoeiberg, Tim Bergling
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@peacheyearth
RIP love. I listen with a heavy heart.
@rubenderuyter498
peachey95 me to 😟
@huydz9687
Me too 😔 so sad
@rivaldofrimedra136
peachey95 me too😣
@dorotabartosova9629
peachey95 I'm sad
@joshbarber7816
Same here its such a shame 😞😢
@lukxmx
Loved him ♥️ R.I.P
@deadwishr.mishra7182
2024 ❤ Anyone??
@leonardo_bruno
We're here❤
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I'm here