Lonely
Brian McKnight Lyrics

Sunday night two weeks past
It has been two weeks since the singer saw the person addressed, and it was a Sunday night.

The last time I saw your face
The last time the singer saw the person addressed in person.

Our separate ways we decided to go
The singer and the person addressed decided to take different paths in life and go their separate ways.

Now I find my self Sitting down thinking 'bout everything
The artist is reflecting on the past and thinking about the memories they shared with the addressed person.

To this place we've come to how?
The artist wonders how they ended up in this situation where they are apart from the addressed person.

You used to be down Memories of you
The singer remembers when the addressed person was hesitant and uncertain about their relationship, and thinks fondly of them.

And could you be thinking 'bout me right now?
The singer wonders if the addressed person is currently thinking about them as well.

Are you lonely for me? (Are you lonely for me?)
The artist questions if the addressed person is experiencing loneliness because of their separation.

You shouldn't try to hide the way you feel inside
The artist suggests it would be better for the addressed person to express their true emotions rather than conceal them.

Just let me make it right, and stay with me tonight
The artist expresses a desire to reconcile with the addressed person and spend the night together.

I won't believe we're through Tell me what you want to do
The singer refuses to accept that their relationship is truly over and wants to know the addressed person's intentions moving forward.

Hey
A casual interjection conveying familiarity.

There's a good in your eye
The singer notices a certain quality in the addressed person's gaze that suggests they may still have feelings for each other.

That's a lie, I wish we could back when we first met
The singer wishes they could go back to the beginning of their relationship

How to forgive and forget
The singer reflects on how they could move forward from any past grievances that might be looming in their minds.

I wish that I could have you right here next to me
The artist yearns for the addressed person to be physically present with them in that moment.

You're supposed to be in my arms
The artist believes that the addressed person is meant to be in their embrace.

Through stormy weather safe from harm
The singer believes that together they can weather any difficulties that may come their way.

Can we be down? Show me how, I wish I could hear from you right now
The singer wonders if they can reconcile and asks the addressed person to demonstrate how that might be possible, and expresses a need for communication to achieve that goal.

Lay it on the line I won't waste your time
The artist assures the addressed person that they won't beat around the bush and waste their time, but rather will speak honestly about their desire to be together.

We can make it work I know we'll be fine
The artist expresses confidence that they can overcome any obstacle to achieve a happy relationship, and reassures the addressed person.

Together we can start Never be apart again
The artist expresses a desire to start anew with the addressed person and commit to never being separated again.

Are you lonely?
The singer asks the addressed person once more if they are lonely, reiterating their concern for their well-being.