Loneliness
Birdy Lyrics


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(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

It's getting hard to hide this tainted lullaby
I'm talking in my sleep
The sky is falling down, it's getting closer now
It's getting hard to breathe
Your hold has kept my heart in chains
For so long I've waited for it to break

Something in the air's got me feeling you're here again
And I was missing the dark without you near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
And I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams

My mind has been so dark with no way to break out
And nowhere to be still
It's time to cut these ties and watch our shadows fly
Let the dark flood in
Your hold has kept my heart in chains
For so long I've waited for it to break

Something in the air's got me feeling you're here again
And I was missing the dark but now you're near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness

I'm not afraid to be alone
To feel space, to know you're gone
To lose control if nothing more
To feel the burn

Something in the air's got me feeling you're near again
And I was missing the dark but now you're near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh




(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
And I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Birdy's "Loneliness" revolves around a toxic relationship that the singer is struggling to leave but finds herself tangled in. The song starts with her admitting to herself that it's getting hard to hide the pain and facade of a perfect world, that she's not okay, and she's talking in her sleep revealing her innermost feelings. The line "The sky is falling down, it's getting closer now, it's getting hard to breathe" indicates the pressure and suffocation that she feels in the relationship. She is aware that her partner is the reason for her misery but still hopes for a resolution, "For so long I've waited for it to break," in the hope of liberating herself from the emotional chains.


In the chorus, the singer reveals her vulnerability and misses her partner, even if it means returning to the darkness and loneliness that comes with them "And I was missing the dark without you near again." The verse "Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us, Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness" suggests that she is trapped in her own world with her partner, and time seems to stand still.


The bridge reveals that she's willing to let go, and the pain that comes with it is worth it because, in the end, it's better to be alone than remain in a toxic relationship. "I'm not afraid to be alone, To feel space, to know you're gone, To lose control if nothing more, To feel the burn." In conclusion, "Loneliness" is a heartbreaking and relatable song that captures the pain of being in a bad relationship and the courage to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

It's getting hard to hide this tainted lullaby
I'm struggling to conceal my troubled feelings and thoughts


I'm talking in my sleep
My subconscious is trying to express what I'm keeping hidden


The sky is falling down, it's getting closer now
My problems and fears are nearing a breaking point


It's getting hard to breathe
The weight of my emotions is suffocating me


Your hold has kept my heart in chains
I've been trapped in a toxic relationship where I'm constantly controlled


For so long I've waited for it to break
I've been hoping for a chance to break free and find independence


Something in the air's got me feeling you're here again
There's a familiar feeling that you have returned to my life


And I was missing the dark without you near again
I was starting to feel comfortable in my loneliness but now you're back to disrupt my peace


Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
My anxiety keeps me awake, obsessively watching time pass


Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness
My isolation has caused me to become disconnected from reality and lost in my own mind


My mind has been so dark with no way to break out
My negative thoughts and emotions have consumed me and I can't see a way out


And nowhere to be still
My restless energy leaves me unable to find peace or calmness


It's time to cut these ties and watch our shadows fly
I need to end this toxic relationship and move on with my own life


Let the dark flood in
I am ready to face the uncertainties and challenges ahead, no matter how difficult they may be


I'm not afraid to be alone
I am finding the courage to embrace solitude and independence


To feel space, to know you're gone
My newfound freedom allows me to experience new things and grow without being held back


To lose control if nothing more
I am willing to take risks and let go of my fears in order to move forward


To feel the burn
I am ready to face the consequences of my decisions and grow stronger from them


Something in the air's got me feeling you're near again
Although I have moved on, I am still haunted by memories and feelings of you


And I was missing the dark but now you're near again
I was starting to find comfort in my independence, but now that you're back, I am being pulled back into darkness


Oh, I've been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness
Even though I have found some freedom, my loneliness still persists and it's causing me to lose touch with reality




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamie Scott, Jasmine Van Der Bogaerde

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It’s getting hard to hide this tainted lullaby
I’m talking in my sleep
The sky is falling down, it’s getting closer now
It’s getting hard to breathe
Your hold has kept my heart in chains
For so long I’ve waited for it to break-eak
Something in the air’s got me feeling you’re here again
And I was missing the dark without you near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I’ve been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness


Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
And I’ve been losing my mind in these sweet dreams
My mind has been so dark with no way to break out
And nowhere to be still
It’s time to cut these ties and watch our shadows fly
Let the dark flood in
Your hold has kept my heart in chains
For so long I’ve waited for it to break-eak
Something in the air’s got me feeling you’re here again
And I was missing the dark but now you’re near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I’ve been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness
I’m not afraid to be alone
To feel space, to know you’re gone
To lose control if nothing more
To feel the burn


Something in the air’s got me feeling you’re near again
And I was missing the dark but now you’re near again
Watching the clock hand fall asleep on us
Oh, I’ve been losing my mind in these sweet dreams of loneliness
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
And I’ve been losing my mind in these sweet dreams…



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