Solitude
Benny Goodman Lyrics


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In my solitude
You haunt me
With dreadful ease
Of days gone by

In my solitude
You taunt me
With memories
That never die

I sit in my chair
And filled with despair
There's no one could be so sad
With gloom everywhere
I sit and I stare
I know that I'll soon go mad

In my solitude
I'm afraid
Dear Lord above
Send back my love
I sit in my chair

Filled with despair
There's no one, no one
No onecould be so sad
With gloom everywhere
I sit and I stare
I know that I'll soon go mad

In my solitude
I'm afraid




Dear Lord above
Send back my love

Overall Meaning

The song "Solitude" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra is a melancholy piece that captures the painful feelings of loneliness and despair. In the opening verse, the lyrics reveal how the memories of the past haunt and taunt the singer, making him feel overwhelmed and helpless in his solitude. The despair is palpable as the lyrics describe the physical stance and emotional depths of the singer, who sits and stares, feeling like he is about to go crazy.


The lyrics of the song convey a deep sense of longing and a plea for help from a higher power. The chorus calls upon the "Dear Lord above" to send back the singer's love, suggesting that the loneliness and despair are a result of a separation from a loved one. The song's poetic language and poignant melody evoke a sense of sadness and isolation that can be experienced by anyone who has felt the sting of heartbreak, loss, or loneliness.


Line by Line Meaning

In my solitude
Being alone and secluded


You haunt me
Memories from the past come to mind easily


With dreadful ease
Causing great distress in a simple manner


Of days gone by
Reminiscing about moments that have already passed


You taunt me
Recalling memories that are painful


With memories
Recollection of past events


That never die
Feelings of nostalgia that persist over time


I sit in my chair
Feeling lost and alone


And filled with despair
Overwhelmed with sadness


There's no one could be so sad
Feeling like no one else understands the depth of sadness


With gloom everywhere
Surrounded by sadness and despair


I sit and I stare
Lost in thought and sadness


I know that I'll soon go mad
Feeling like the sadness will lead to a loss of sanity


I'm afraid
Feeling scared and vulnerable


Dear Lord above
A plea to a higher power for help


Send back my love
Requesting the return of a lost love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, EDDIE LANGE DE, IRVING MILLS

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Comments from YouTube:

Walter Gray

I love this version of this great Ellington number.
Thank you for sharing.

DJ Vinyl Goblin

Love this number by Benny Goodman! Also, lovely label as well! Always use to like the Dorsey's version from an old Lp I got as a kid.Do you collect any blues 78s? Thanks for posting!

Brian's 78's

not really though i do have a few blues 78's

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