Lonely Street
Emmylou Harris Lyrics


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I'm looking for that Lonely Street
I've got a sad sad tale to tell
I need a place to go and weep
Where's this place called Lonely Street

A place where there's just loneliness
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
Where broken dreams and memories meet
Where's this place called Lonely Street

Perhaps upon that Lonely Street
There's someone such as I
Who came to bury broken dreams
And watch an old love die

A place where there's just loneliness
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness




Where broken dreams and memories meet
Where's this place called Lonely Street

Overall Meaning

In Emmylou Harris's song Lonely Street, the singer is searching for a specific location that embodies loneliness and despair. She needs a place to grieve and cry, and she believes that Lonely Street is the perfect destination for her. She describes Lonely Street as a place where there is nothing but loneliness, where the dimly lit atmosphere encourages forgetfulness, and where broken dreams and memories collide. The lyrics suggest that this location is a physical embodiment of the pain and heartbreak that the singer feels.


In the second verse, Harris introduces the idea that she is not alone in her pain. She speculates that there may be others on Lonely Street who share her sorrow and regret. Perhaps they too have come to bury their dreams and let go of old loves. This notion further reinforces the tragedy of Lonely Street - it is a place where people go to lose themselves in sadness.


Overall, Lonely Street is a powerful and evocative song that captures the essence of heartbreak and loss. Emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies make this song a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking for that Lonely Street
I am in search of a place called Lonely Street.


I've got a sad sad tale to tell
I have a sorrowful story to share.


I need a place to go and weep
I require a spot to cry in solitude.


Where's this place called Lonely Street
Can you guide me to the location of Lonely Street?


A place where there's just loneliness
A location where one can expect to find isolation.


Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
A locale where dim light helps one to forget their problems.


Where broken dreams and memories meet
A destination where shattered aspirations and recollections intersect.


Perhaps upon that Lonely Street
Potentially, somewhere on Lonely Street.


There's someone such as I
Maybe there exists someone like me.


Who came to bury broken dreams
Who arrived to lay to rest their shattered hopes.


And watch an old love die
And to observe the death of an old flame.


Where's this place called Lonely Street
Can you inform me about the whereabouts of Lonely Street?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Belew, W Stevenson, Kenny Sowder

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