Lonely
Bubble Puppy Lyrics


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I have seen the place of
Platinum and gold
Lonely I was waiting
For your return

Sheltered from the dawn's light
Hidden all around
Lonely I was listening
To hear a sound

In my silent sorrow
I must turn away




Lonely now,
The debt has been repaid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bubble Puppy's Lonely describe the experience of waiting and waiting for someone who never returns, leading to a sense of loneliness and sorrow. The first two lines refer to a place of wealth and prosperity, which could symbolize a desired destination or goal that the songwriter has yet to reach. The repeated use of the word "lonely" underscores the sense of isolation and abandonment that the vocalist feels, even in a place of great beauty and wealth.


The next two lines speak to the singer's physical and emotional state, sheltered and hidden in the darkness. The use of the phrase "hidden all around" suggests a sense of confusion or disorientation, as if the singer is lost in a labyrinth. Still, the singer remains fixated on the idea of hearing something or receiving some kind of sign from the outside world that would signal their return.


The final verse reveals that the singer has come to terms with the fact that they will never receive the desired response, causing them to turn away from their longing and accept the debt of loneliness that has been repaid. While the interpretation of the lyrics might vary from person to person, there is an undeniable sense of sadness and resignation that pervades this evocative tune.


Line by Line Meaning

I have seen the place of
I have stood in a world full of wealth and luxury


Platinum and gold
Surrounded by shining metals and riches beyond belief


Lonely I was waiting
Feeling isolated and alone, yearning for companionship


For your return
Anticipating the arrival of someone who can fill the emptiness


Sheltered from the dawn's light
Protected from the start of a new day, shielding oneself from change


Hidden all around
Concealed from the world, feeling trapped within oneself


Lonely I was listening
Being alone with one's thoughts, searching for a glimmer of hope


To hear a sound
Desperately longing for any form of human connection and interaction


In my silent sorrow
Deep within my sorrowful heart, I am quietly mourning


I must turn away
I have to move on from this painful experience and leave it behind


Lonely now,
Presently feeling lost and alone


The debt has been repaid
The emotional debt which I carried within me has now been settled




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Comments from YouTube:

Lesa Miller

I adore this band! Just discovered them this past year. They help get me up over a lot of hills when climbing on the bicycle!

John E Brown

I really admired the group. It perked my ears when I heard the first drone and intro of Sassafrass. I think I liked this B side better though.Their songs meant something instead of just trippy dippy pop fluff. Did not think I would ever hear this one ever again after I lost my 45's and albums in a fire about 1970. Thanks I searched and found it. Beautiful memories

Keeping Jesus Forever

Love this song

clarkewi

These guys are damned good.

charlesrlassiter

Great stereo version of "Lonely." Far-out psychedelic mind-blower video!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

bluehealin

Incredible. Because I remember and because of the enduring nature of such creative ventures!

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πŸ—£ I listened 🎧 ... 🎼 to this whole album !

moviemagg

This sounds like a cut from one of their albums and not from the original 45, however it's still one of the best B-sides from the late great swinging 60s. Back in the 1960s a lot of groups would record two versions of an A-side and B-side. One for the original 45rpm release and the other for the latter album release. I have the original 45 version of this song and it's a little more raw and not as clean sounding. Still a great tune!

Martha Johnson

one of these dudes if friends with my BFF, still digging music

Jerry Carr

Ah, lots of memories. The Austin scene centered around the Vulcan Gas Co., a psychedelic drive on Congress Ave., just twelve blocks from the State Capitol. That place was always cooking (pun intended) with Bubble Puppy, 13th Floor Elevators, Conqueroo, and maybe the Lavender Hill Express, who opened for Janis Joplin whe she played Gregory Gym. Lesser known, but very good bands from South Texas included the Zakary Thaks and Liberty Bell from Corpus Christi and Sweet Smoke from San Antonio.

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