Lonely Avenue
Colin James Lyrics


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Well, my room has got two windows
But the sun don't ever shine through
And I've been so sad and lonely
Since I broke off, baby, with you

[Chorus]
I live on a lonely avenue
Since you said that we were through
I feel so sad and lonely
And it's all because of you

I could cry or I could die
I live on a lonely avenue
Yes I do, lonely avenue

Well, my pillow is made of lead
And my cover is made of stone
And I toss and turn every night
I'm not used to being alone

[Chorus]

Baby,

I could cry, yeah, I could die
I live on a lonely avenue
Don't you know children it's a lonely avenue
Play your guitar

Oh children, this is a lonely avenue

Well, my pillow is made of lead
And my cover is made of stone
But I toss and turn every night
I'm not used to being alone

[Chorus]

I could cry or I could die
Oh, I live on a lonely avenue
Lord, ain't this a lonely avenue




Well, well, it's a lonely avenue, tell him now
I live on a lonely avenue

Overall Meaning

The song "Lonely Avenue" by Colin James talks about the feelings of loneliness and despair after a difficult breakup. Through vivid imagery, James describes his situation as being trapped in a room with two windows, but the sun never shines through them. This metaphor is used to convey the sense of hopelessness that comes with being alone.


The chorus repeats the title phrase, “I live on a lonely avenue, since you said that we were through,” emphasizing James’s emotional state. He goes on to say, “I could cry or I could die,” which further highlights the depth of his despair. The song ends with James pleading with the listener to understand his pain, saying “don’t you know children it's a lonely avenue.”


Overall, “Lonely Avenue” is a powerful and moving song that captures the feeling of isolation and heartbreak that often follows a difficult breakup. James’s soulful voice and poignant lyrics make this song a true classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, my room has got two windows
The singer’s room has two windows but the sun never shines through, indicating that it is always dark and gloomy.


And I've been so sad and lonely
The singer has been feeling sad and alone.


Since I broke off, baby, with you
The reason for the singer’s loneliness is that they broke up with their partner.


I live on a lonely avenue
The artist is living a lonely life.


Since you said that we were through
The artist’s partner said that the relationship is over, causing him to feel lonely.


I could cry or I could die
The singer is so sad that he feels like crying or even dying.


Yes I do, lonely avenue
The singer confirms that he is indeed living on a lonely avenue.


Well, my pillow is made of lead
The artist's pillow feels heavy and uncomfortable, adding to their difficulty sleeping.


And my cover is made of stone
The artist’s blanket feels hard and uninviting, making sleep uncomfortable and difficult.


I'm not used to being alone
The artist is not accustomed to being alone and is having a hard time adjusting.


Don't you know children it's a lonely avenue
The singer is addressing the listeners, emphasizing that a life of loneliness is difficult.


Well, well, it's a lonely avenue, tell him now
The artist is once again reiterating that living on a lonely avenue is a hard and lonely life.


Lord, ain't this a lonely avenue
The singer refers to their life as a “lonely avenue” and asks for divine intervention to help them feel better.




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Written by: DOC POMUS

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