After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Mr. Lonely -
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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I have nobody for my own
Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Bobby Vinton's song "Mr. Lonely" is a poignant ballad about a soldier who is far away from home and does not have anyone to share his feelings or connect with emotionally. The song begins by highlighting the soldier's loneliness, as he has nobody in his life, and he wishes to have someone to call on the phone. Throughout the song, the soldier's isolation is emphasized as he laments not receiving any letters, feeling forgotten, and being far away from home without any explanation.
The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the soldier's status as "Mr. Lonely," and emphasizes the feelings of emptiness and desolation that come with being so far away from home. The verses, however, offer the explanation for his isolation, which provides context to his loneliness. The soldier is a "lonely soldier," serving away from home through no fault of his own, which only adds to the tragedy of his situation.
Overall, "Mr. Lonely" is a powerful testament to the impact of loneliness and isolation on the human psyche, which is particularly relevant in today's society, where technology and social media have seemingly made us more connected, but also more isolated than ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I am alone and without companionship, hence my nickname Mr. Lonely.
I have nobody for my own
I lack a significant other, which makes me feel emptier.
Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
My loneliness has intensified, and it has become a part of my identity.
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
I long for someone to talk to or connect with, even if it's just over the phone.
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
I am a serviceman, deployed away from home and without the company of loved ones.
Away from home through no wish of my own
I didn't choose to leave home, but I am currently unable to return.
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Being far from home and apart from the people I care about is the main reason why I feel so alone.
I wish that I could go back home
I have a strong desire to return to familiar surroundings and the people who know me best.
Letters, never a letter
Haven't received any mail, which only exacerbates my loneliness.
I get no letters in the mail
The absence of correspondence from friends and family amplifies my feelings of isolation.
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
The fact that I am not receiving letters or getting updates from home causes me to question if I've been abandoned by those closest to me.
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
I am left pondering what caused my loved ones to stop communicating with me, and if I did something to cause this disconnect.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Vinton, Gene Allan
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LAYRICS
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
Now I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@axldiaries_
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
I'm so lonely, I'm Mr. lonely
Wish I had someone
To call on the phone
I'm a soldier
A lonely soldier
Away from home
Through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely
I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never had letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten
Yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder how is it I failed
I'm a soldier
A lonely soldier
Away from home
Through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely
I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@diegocaetano2710
[Lyrics of "Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton]
[Verse 1]
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
[Chorus]
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
[Verse 2]
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder, how is it I failed
[Chorus]
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@ascoopa5970
Lyrics
Lonely
I’m Mr. Lonely
I have nobody
For my own
I’m so lonely
I’m Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone
To call on the phone
Now I’m a soldier
A lonely soldier
Away from home
Through no wish of my own
That’s why I’m lonely
I’m Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters
Never a letter
I get no letters
In the mail
I’ve been forgotten
Yeah, forgotten
Oh how I wonder
How is it I failed?
Now I’m a soldier
A lonely soldier
Away from home
Through no wish of my own
That’s why I’m lonely
I’m Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@user-hj1ju8ri3j
Lyrics:
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yes, forgotten
Oh how I wonder, how is it I failed
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@Wolfhoundersful
Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
I'm so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I've been forgotten, yeah, forgotten
Oh, how I wonder how is it I failed
Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
@hiralykowalski6825
Some good news
Bobby Vinton is alive and well in 2020
Aged 84 years old
@ratulislam9284
yess i know
@majaanuszkiewicz5201
Ooooooo polak
@hiralykowalski6825
@@majaanuszkiewicz5201Poznałeś po nicku?
Tutaj pisałem tylko po ang
@rdtheju
He aged well
@chuzzyboy6611
That's probably the best news I've heard since the start of this year
@ketgremlin8776
Song is 10x sadder when you realise is about soldiers in the trenches who don’t receive any letters from people back home. They’ve been forgotten. And a lot of them died feeling like that
@JoseRamirez-ew7vq
This hits hard
@winnsday
change that profile pic and you won't be lonely
@devogrant2817
Excuse my ignorance so your talking about the first world war when you mention trench war fare ?