Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 1960s. Along with Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best known for "Right Place, Wrong Time", an international hit in 1973, reissued and used on soundtracks many times since.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, his professional musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950s. Early on he also played guitar and was often known as Mac Rebennack. He switched to the bass ("the lowest time of my life"), and then the piano after his index finger was nearly shot off protecting his bandmate and longtime friend Ronnie Barron. He gained fame beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with music that combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, including elaborate costumes and headdress. For a time he was billed as Dr. John, The Night Tripper. The name "Dr. John" came from a legendary Louisiana voodoo practitioner from the start of the 19th century.
Dr. John has also done vocals for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' "Luv dat chicken..." jingle, as well as the theme song ("My Opinionation") for the early-1990s television sitcom Blossom. His movie credits include Martin Scorsese's documentary The Last Waltz (in which he joins The Band for a performance of his song "Such a Night") and Blues Brothers 2000 (in which he joins the fictional band The Louisiana Gator Boys to perform the song "New Orleans"). In the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, Dr. John sings the opening tune, "Down in New Orleans".
In January 2008 Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame.
Lonely Boy
Dr. John Lyrics
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CHORUS
LONELY GIRL THIS LONELY BOY
WANTS YOU IN HIS LIFE
I PROMISE YOU FOREVER LOVE
TILL THE END OF TIME
SHARING MY WHOLE LIFE WITH YOU
WOULD BRING ME SO MUCH JOY
LONELY GIRL, LONELY BOY
You’ve been hurt by love before
And darling so have I
We thought we’d found a lasting love
Until they said goodbye
The loss of love has hurt us both
It cuts just like a knife
But we can heal each other now
We can make it right
CHORUS
It’s hard to feel that trust again
When you’ve been hurt so bad
But our hearts can go on beating
If we just forget the past
I’m tired of being lonesome
I know you’re tired too
So let’s give love a second chance
I’m willing, how ‘bout you
CHORUS
GORDON ANDERSON AND JOHN COVERT
In Dr. John's song "Lonely Boy," the lyrics tell a story of two individuals, a lonely girl and a lonely boy, who have both experienced heartbreak in the past. They have both suffered from the loss of a lasting love, and it has deeply affected them. However, the song offers hope for a future together, as the lonely boy expresses his desire for the lonely girl to be a part of his life. He promises her forever love until the end of time, and believes that sharing his whole life with her would bring him immense joy.
The lyrics acknowledge the pain and difficulty of trusting again after being hurt so badly in the past. Both the lonely girl and lonely boy have experienced the emotional wounds caused by past relationships, but they have the opportunity to heal each other and make things right. The song suggests that by overcoming their past hurts and forgiving, they can find happiness and love together.
Overall, "Lonely Boy" conveys the longing for companionship and the willingness to open one's heart again in order to find true love. It speaks to the universal human experience of heartache, resilience, and the possibility of finding solace and happiness in a new relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
LONELY GIRL, LONELY BOY
Both the girl and boy in this situation are feeling lonely and seeking companionship.
CHORUS
This is the refrain of the song, emphasizing the desire for the lonely girl and lonely boy to be together.
LONELY GIRL THIS LONELY BOY
WANTS YOU IN HIS LIFE
The lonely boy deeply desires to have the lonely girl in his life, seeking a meaningful relationship.
I PROMISE YOU FOREVER LOVE
TILL THE END OF TIME
The boy promises the girl everlasting love and commitment until the end of their lives.
SHARING MY WHOLE LIFE WITH YOU
WOULD BRING ME SO MUCH JOY
The boy expresses that sharing his entire life with the girl would bring him immense joy and fulfillment.
AND NO MORE WOULD WE BE
LONELY GIRL, LONELY BOY
If they are together, they would no longer feel lonely, as both their loneliness would be resolved.
You’ve been hurt by love before
And darling so have I
Both the girl and boy have experienced past hurt in their love lives, empathizing with each other's pain.
We thought we’d found a lasting love
Until they said goodbye
They believed they had discovered a love that would endure, but it ended when their previous partners ended the relationship.
The loss of love has hurt us both
It cuts just like a knife
The pain of lost love has affected both individuals deeply, causing a sharp and painful emotional wound.
But we can heal each other now
We can make it right
They believe that by being together, they can help heal each other's emotional wounds and make their lives better.
It’s hard to feel that trust again
When you’ve been hurt so bad
After experiencing significant emotional pain, it becomes difficult to regain the ability to trust in love and relationships.
But our hearts can go on beating
If we just forget the past
Despite the past hurt, they can continue to love and have hope if they are able to let go of the negative experiences and move forward.
I’m tired of being lonesome
I know you’re tired too
Both the girl and boy are exhausted from feeling lonely and are in need of companionship and love.
So let’s give love a second chance
I’m willing, how ‘bout you
They propose giving love another opportunity, expressing their readiness to try again and asking if the girl feels the same way.
CHORUS
Reiterating the desire for the lonely girl and lonely boy to be together.
GORDON ANDERSON AND JOHN COVERT
Credits the song to the songwriters, Gordon Anderson and John Covert.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: john covert, Gordon Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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