Lonesome
Cory Morrow Lyrics
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You say you miss me and you don't want to hurt me.
But baby that's all you do.
This is some kind, some kind of crazy.
I'm going over the edge without you baby
You're my favorite kind of lonesome
There's something that I need when the nights get long.
The love I wanna feel
The only one I wanna cry for
My favorite kind of lonesome
I bet your pretty blue eyes are catching everyone's smile down on Broadway.
I know they say they need you girl
But you gotta tell me when you're coming my way.
This is some kind, some kind of crazy.
I'm going over the edge without you baby.
You're my favorite kind of lonesome
There's something that I need when the nights get long.
You're the kiss I wanna steal
The love I wanna feel
The only one I wanna cry for
My favorite kind of lonesome
This is some kind, some kind of crazy.
Im going over the edge without you baby.
You're my favorite kind of,
My favorite kind of lonesome.
There's something that I need when the nights get long.
You're the kiss I wanna steal
The love I wanna feel
The only one I wanna cry for
My favorite kind of lonesome
You're my favorite kind of lonesome, yeaaaa!
The song "Lonesome" by Cory Morrow is about a love that has gone wrong but one still clings on to the idea of being with that person again. The opening lines portray the desperation and confusion of the singer as he removes his ex's phone call from the wall, having heard that she misses him, yet he knows that this is only going to hurt him more, which is all she seems to do. He acknowledges his irrationality of wanting her back despite the pain that she causes him, and the line "this is some kind, some kind of crazy" emphasizes this realization.
The chorus of the song shifts in tone from desperation to yearning as the singer expresses how he feels incomplete without his ex despite recognizing the chaos she brings to his life. He describes her as his "favorite kind of lonesome" because there is something about the loneliness he feels when she's gone that he craves. The singer acknowledges that he needs her in his life as he grapples with the pain of missing her. The line "You're the only one I wanna cry for" is particularly poignant as it shows how deeply he still cares for her.
Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of the complicated emotions that come with a failed love story. The lyrics capture the desperation, pain, and yearning that one feels, making it a beautiful tribute to a love that has gone awry.
Line by Line Meaning
I pulled your phone call down off the plain white wall in my living room.
I still have your message stuck on the wall and can't seem to let go.
You say you miss me and you don't want to hurt me.
You've said this all before, yet you keep causing pain.
But baby that's all you do.
Despite your words, your actions only bring hurt and confusion.
This is some kind, some kind of crazy.
I can't understand why I keep falling for you despite the pain you cause.
I'm going over the edge without you baby
I can't bear the thought of losing you, even though you're not good for me.
You're my favorite kind of lonesome
Even though you hurt me, I still long for you when I'm alone.
There's something that I need when the nights get long.
Your company, even though it brings me pain, is still better than being lonely.
You're the kiss I wanna steal
I know you're not good for me, but I can't resist you.
The love I wanna feel
Even if it's not reciprocated, I still want to feel loved by you.
The only one I wanna cry for
Despite the pain you cause, you're the only one who can make me feel so much and make me cry.
I bet your pretty blue eyes are catching everyone's smile down on Broadway.
I bet you're with someone else now, but I still can't let go of you.
I know they say they need you girl
Others may need you, but I want you for myself.
But you gotta tell me when you're coming my way.
Even though I know you're bad for me, I can't help but want you close.
You're my favorite kind of lonesome
Even though you hurt me, I can't help but long for you.
Yeaaaa!
Expressing heartache and longing for love and affection.
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