Dear Lonely
Dependence Lyrics
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Dear Lonely
Tell me you need me
Tell me I'm wrong to think that you'd leave
Dear Lonely,
Dear Lonely
Dear me,
I just want to feel at home
I don't want to be alone
I just want to know what it's like to love life again
I don't want to just remember
When I just want to hold your hand
I hope you can understand
That I need to be
I need to be seen by another human being
That feels the same way as me
Who sees the same way that I see
Instrumental
Can you show me?
Can you show me a sign I haven't seen?
Can you show me a love that won't leave?
One that will stand with me through all the changes of the leaves?
Can you show me?
Can you show me?
Can you show me?
Dear Lonely, are you lonely just like me?
The song "Dear Lonely" by Dependence essentially talks about the desire for companionship and the fear of being left alone. The song begins with the singer asking Lonely to admit that they need each other and that they won't leave each other. The line "I just want to feel at home, I don't want to be alone" encapsulates the very essence of the song. The singer is tired of being alone and is searching for someone who understands them; someone who can see things the way they do.
The chorus then progresses to a point where the singer admits their fear of just remembering the past, and not being able to create new memories with someone they love. This fear stems from a feeling of loneliness and isolation. The instrumental break follows, which is a perfect representation of the feeling of hopelessness and loneliness that the singer feels.
The last verse sees the singer asking Lonely to show them a sign that they haven’t seen before. The sign of love that will not leave them alone and will be with them through all changes. The song ends with a poignant question, "Dear Lonely, are you lonely just like me?” This question is an admission that the singer is not the only one feeling the way they do.
Overall, "Dear Lonely" is a heartbreaking song that captures the fear and vulnerability that comes with the desire for companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Lonely,
A direct address to the feeling of loneliness.
Dear Lonely
Repetition of the direct address to emphasize the depth of loneliness.
Tell me you need me
Asking for validation and affirmation of being wanted and needed by someone.
Tell me I'm wrong to think that you'd leave
Questioning if the feeling of being alone is valid or just a thought.
Dear me,
An expression of self-address to acknowledge personal pain.
I just want to feel at home
Desire to feel comfortable and accepted in an environment.
I don't want to be alone
Expressing the negative emotions associated with being by oneself.
I just want to know what it's like to love life again
Expressing a longing to experience positive emotions again.
I don't want to just remember
An expression of dissatisfaction with memories and nostalgia.
When I just want to hold your hand
An expression of a desire for intimacy and connection.
I hope you can understand
Expressing a desire for the other party to empathize with the feelings being experienced.
That I need to be
Acknowledgement that the current state of loneliness is not ideal.
I need to be seen by another human being
Expressing a desire for interpersonal connection and the need for external feedback on one's feelings.
That feels the same way as me
Reinforcing the need for empathy and understanding.
Who sees the same way that I see
Desire for someone to share common viewpoints and experiences.
Can you show me?
Asking another to show evidence of positive emotions or connection.
Can you show me a sign I haven't seen?
Asking for guidance to understanding and acceptance.
Can you show me a love that won't leave?
Desire for a relationship with stability and reliability.
One that will stand with me through all the changes of the leaves?
Expressing desire for a long term relationship.
Dear Lonely, are you lonely just like me?
Questioning if other people feel the same emotions, looking for companionship.
Contributed by Maria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gina Szulkowski
Yes, the world needs more music like this. 😍 it's just purrrrfect 😻
Daniel Mihaylov
rawr xD
stevie torrance
Gina Szulkowski You're perfect :)
mckinnonwolf
This is how it's been since she left... she never even said why either, just said good bye and left me in the dark stuck with abandonment issues. All I can think of is how easily she left despite how hard I tried to make her feel like the most important and beautiful person in the world. Now it barely seems worth it. It feels like no matter what I do, they'll find a reason to leave.
rebecca pimienta
Seriously love this!💕
XO Music
Such a great song
keep it up guys :)
sam watson
Felt exactly like this last night. This hit me hard. When will this be coming out on spotify?
OldSide Bullz
Very original stuff dudes, rrally interestin' :)
Sॐzar Secundino
This is incredible💜
Angelica Hernandez
I just want to know what it's like to love life again