Lonely
Bainbridge Merril Lyrics


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I was told to toe a line
Instead I kissed the boys
And made them cry
But still you think its funny
I was late
Well god told me to wait
And in the end when hearts were handed out
Some of us missed out
But if your lonely
Kiss the boys
And make them cry
It only hurts you for a little while
And we'll keep turning,
Turning round the sun and
All the days roll into one
I took my time to look around
In love and other places I have been
I pushed and stumbled in
But I was late
Still god told me to wait
And if I go up high on my trapeze
Let's hope that I dont sneeze
But if your lonely
Kiss the boys
And make them cry
It only hurts for you a little while
And we'll keep turning,
Turning round the sun and
All the days roll into one
Georgy porgy told a lie
Kissed the boys
And made them cry
When the boys came out to play
Georgy porgy ran away,
Georgy porgy ran away
But if your lonely
Kiss the boys
And make them cry
It only hurts for you a little while
And we'll keep turning,
Turning round the sun and
All the days roll into, into one
And we'll be turning,
Turning round the sun and
All the days roll into, into one
And we'll be turning,
Turning round the sun and
All the days roll into, into one
If your lonely
If your lonely




If your lonely
If your lonely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bainbridge Merril's song "Lonely" reflects on the struggles that people face when trying to fit into societal expectations versus finding their true selves. The start of the song talks about the pressures to fit into the norm and follow what society dictates. However, the singer decided to go against the norm and follow her own instincts, which led her to kiss boys and make them cry. Though this might sound scandalous, she explains that it only hurts her for a little while and encourages lonely people to do the same.


The next few lines talk about the singer taking the time to experience different things and seeking love in different places. She acknowledges that she stumbled a few times, but she attributes those mistakes to being late and waiting for God's timing. The verses use metaphors to depict the singer's journey, where she talks about trapeze and sneezing to describe the risks of falling.


The chorus comes back to the theme of kissing boys, using the nursery rhyme "Georgy Porgy" to provide a cautionary tale. The last stanza talks about turning around the sun and how all the days roll into one, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and living in the moment.


Overall, the lyrics tell a story of acceptance and self-discovery, urging people to embrace their true selves and not be imprisoned by societal standards. The song's unusual subject matter and use of metaphors provide a refreshing take on pop music, making it an interesting and thought-provoking listen.


Line by Line Meaning

I was told to toe a line
I was expected to follow certain rules or standards, but instead I chose to live my life differently


Instead I kissed the boys
I chose to express my love and affection for men, despite potential societal repercussion and personal fear


And made them cry
My actions may have hurt the men I loved, but it wasn't intentional, and it's not something to laugh about


But still you think it's funny
It's disappointing that some people find humor in the pain or struggles of others, especially when it comes to expressing love or sexuality


I was late
I may have been slow to understand or accept things, but it's never too late to try and learn


Well god told me to wait
My faith or personal beliefs may have played a role in the timing of certain events or decisions in my life


And in the end when hearts were handed out
At some point in our lives, we all have to deal with feelings of rejection, inadequacy, or loneliness when it comes to love and relationships


Some of us missed out
Unfortunately, not everyone gets to experience the same kind of love or companionship in life, and that can be tough to deal with


But if your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with


Kiss the boys
Don't be afraid to express your affection or attraction to men, even if some people may judge or ridicule you for it


And make them cry
Your words or actions may have a powerful impact on the men you love, but that's not necessarily a bad thing


It only hurts you for a little while
The pain you feel from loneliness or rejection may be intense, but it won't last forever


And we'll keep turning,
Life goes on, and we have to keep moving forward


Turning round the sun and
Time keeps marching on, whether we're ready for it or not


All the days roll into one
It's easy to feel like life is just passing you by, with all the days seeming the same and blurring together


I took my time to look around
I made a conscious effort to explore different aspects of life and love, rather than just following the norms or expectations of others


In love and other places I have been
Love isn't the only thing that matters in life, and I've tried to experience a wide range of things and people


I pushed and stumbled in
I've had my fair share of struggles and mistakes when it comes to love and relationships


But I was late
I may have missed out on certain opportunities or experiences because I was slow to realize or pursue them


Still god told me to wait
My faith or personal beliefs may have played a role in the timing of certain events or decisions in my life


And if I go up high on my trapeze
Life can be unpredictable and dangerous, and there's always a risk involved when you put yourself out there


Let's hope that I don't sneeze
It's important to be mindful and aware of the risks and potential consequences of our actions


Georgy porgy told a lie
The story of Georgy Porgy is a cautionary tale about the dangers of lying or being deceitful when it comes to love and relationships


Kissed the boys
Georgy Porgy may have pretended to love or show affection to men, but it was ultimately a lie


And made them cry
The men who fell for Georgy Porgy's lies were left hurt and confused by his actions


When the boys came out to play
When it was time for men to express their love and affection, Georgy Porgy was nowhere to be found


Georgy porgy ran away,
Georgy Porgy was a coward who couldn't face the consequences of his actions or face the men he had hurt


But if your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with


Kiss the boys
Don't be afraid to express your affection or attraction to men, even if some people may judge or ridicule you for it


And make them cry
Your words or actions may have a powerful impact on the men you love, but that's not necessarily a bad thing


It only hurts for you a little while
The pain you feel from loneliness or rejection may be intense, but it won't last forever


And we'll keep turning,
Life goes on, and we have to keep moving forward


Turning round the sun and
Time keeps marching on, whether we're ready for it or not


All the days roll into, into one
It's easy to feel like life is just passing you by, with all the days seeming the same and blurring together


And we'll be turning,
We'll keep moving and changing in response to the world around us


Turning round the sun and
Time will always be a factor in our lives, and it's up to us to make the most of it


All the days roll into, into one
No matter what we do or experience, time keeps moving forward, with all the ups and downs rolling together into one big journey


If your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with


If your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with


If your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with


If your lonely
If you find yourself alone, without someone to share life with




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Jeffrey Fairfield

It's a shame she didn't rise to fame as well as she could have. She could sing, write her own songs, and she was BEAUTIFUL.

Chris K

Agree she is top class

Brandon Moore

@Chris K have you heard Merril Bainbridge’s songs like Under The Water,Between The Days and Walk On Fire?

Chris K

@Brandon Moore think so, I have listened to lots of her stuff.

Brandon Moore

@Chris K have you heard Merril Bainbridge Sydney From A 747?

Chris K

@Brandon Moore is that a song?

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imrachsbabe

Ive loved this song since I was a kid and none of my friends know it except me! shes so talented

Brandon Moore

@imrachsbabe Yes Merril Bainbridge is very talented artist!

Kristen Maher

My favourite Australian voice ! She is so unique and gifted. I miss her work .

CJ Masters

Kristen Maher Saaaame!

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