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Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
Let me make your broken heart like new
Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
Don't you know this lonely boy loves you

Ever since he broke your heart you seem so lost
Each time you pass my way
Oh, how I long to take your hand
And say don't cry, I'll kiss your tears away

Hey there lonely girl, my lonely girl
Let me make your broken heart like new
Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
Don't you know this lonely boy loves you

You think that only his two lips can kiss your lips
And make your heart stand still
But once you're in my arms you'll see
No one can kiss your lips the way I will
The way I will

Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
Let me make your broken heart like new

Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
Don't you know this lonely boy loves you
Don't you know this lonely boy loves you




You
Hey there lonely, lonely, lonely lonely girl (lonely girl, lonely girl)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Holman's song "Hey There Lonely Girl" tell a story of a boy who sees a girl he cares deeply for struggling after a recent heartbreak. He longs to comfort her and promises to heal her broken heart. The girl seems lost and unable to move on from her previous relationship, but the boy sees something in her that he knows he can fix. He begs her to let him in, and assures her that no one else can kiss her the way he will.


The song's lyrics are simple but powerful, as they convey the universal human desire for love, comfort, and healing. The boy's yearning to be with the girl and alleviate her pain is palpable throughout the song, and it's easy to empathize with both his vulnerability and his confidence in being the one to make her happy again.


Overall, the song speaks to the idea that love can be a powerful force in overcoming heartbreak and loneliness. It suggests that, despite the pain of a recent breakup, there's always someone else out there who can make us feel loved and valued again.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there lonely girl, lonely girl
The singer addresses the girl, acknowledging her loneliness.


Let me make your broken heart like new
He offers to help her heal after having her heart broken by someone else.


Don't you know this lonely boy loves you
The singer confesses his love for the lonely girl and hopes she reciprocates.


Ever since he broke your heart you seem so lost
The singer recognizes how heartbreak has affected the girl and caused her to feel lost.


Each time you pass my way, Oh, how I long to take your hand
He longs to provide comfort and support to her whenever he sees her.


And say don't cry, I'll kiss your tears away
He wants to be there for her and be a source of emotional support during her times of sadness.


You think that only his two lips can kiss your lips
The girl believes that only the person who broke her heart can provide her with love and affection.


And make your heart stand still
She believes that his love is so powerful that it can make her heart stop beating.


But once you're in my arms you'll see
The singer believes that if the girl gives him a chance, she will see that he can love her just the same, if not better.


No one can kiss your lips the way I will, The way I will
He assures her that he can love her better than anyone else and fulfill her needs.


Hey there lonely girl, my lonely girl
He reminds her that they are both lonely and can overcome their sadness together.


Don't you know this lonely boy loves you
He reaffirms his love for her and hopes she will return his feelings.


You
The singer speaks directly to the girl once again, emphasizing his love for her.


Hey there lonely, lonely, lonely lonely girl (lonely girl, lonely girl)
The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the girl's loneliness and the singer's desire to help her overcome it.




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Written by: LEON CARR, EARL SHUMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@laturtelle

My dad brought this album home to play on our relatively new "record player" in the early 60s. My sister and I sang along with that whole album, "There's a meeting here tonight".
It was an odd album for my dad to bring home (a Scotsman... who loved big band, if he had a musical taste). The only other record of not was "My Fair Lady".

My sister and I were just into "BeatleMania" and Dad loved this album.
We did too. My favourite of J&E, was "Mariah".

All their music was awesome. Never left me. Always part of my growing up.
Thanks Dad. I'm just a gal that grew up in Victoria, BC. On one trip to Seattle in the 60s, my sister and I saw our first "Negro". There was no racism inferred, just, "Oh". We grew up with Sikhs and Chinese at our schools, so being Canadian meant you came from any where in the Commonwealth.
We never could understand why there was racism in the US. But we never had slavery here. But as a citizen, have to admit other nasty miscues by "religious groups" regarding our "First Nations".

I'm an atheist.
Joe and Eddy have left their mark with their amazing harmonies and the joy it brings to my heart as long as I live.



All comments from YouTube:

@granitestater1029

Love their performance here so much. God bless Joe and Eddie. What a tough world they had to endure yet still were able to excel. Thank you guys for this beautiful music😅

@eddie195777

I came here from a link in Kareem Abdul Jabbar's weekly newsletter. He's a very good writer and discussed weekly topics on current news. Also gives his take on movies and series.

@holyspacemonkey

One of the best singing duos of all time. I’ve been a fan since the 80s when I stumbled across one of their LPs at Goodwill!

@jo-anneflavel9361

In South Australia, we were the Joe and Eddie capital of the world. This one went on to be won of the biggest selling singles in 1963. it spent 4 weeks at number 1, also a further 6 singles charted. Today not one Joe and Eddie song is played on Adelaide commercial radio, you have to listen to them on Community Radio stations.

@JoeyDWild

Jo-Anne Flavel Go South Australia!

@bigkahuna4826

I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and when I graduated from high school in 1962, Joe and Eddie were our entertainment. They were incredible, so much energy.

@pammoody4596

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@bakilacat1

Exceptional! Played this and a couple others for a friend I took out of the nursing home today... out by the ocean she was a wailing and a clapping belting this out with all her might! Thanks Joe and Eddie!

@user-cf1vb6op5h

Love the audience reaction. Some of those kids probably have literally never heard anything quite like it. Heartening!

@bernardvandyk4432

Saw them in concert in 65. Unbelievable. Only singers I’ve ever heard where 2 voices sound like chorus. Best duo I’ve ever heard!

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