First of October is a "one day a year" band consisting of musicians Rob Sca… Read Full Bio ↴First of October is a "one day a year" band consisting of musicians Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang. The band began with a challenge to write and record an entire album within a single 10 hour studio session on October 1st, 2018. This session culminated in the release of their first album, "Ten Hours". Every year since, with the exception of 2020, the band has reconvened on the first day of October to write and record a new album. This tradition gave the band its name.

With limited time to write and record each album, the songs tend to be short, often with improvised and comedic lyrics. All of their albums have a runtime of under 30 minutes.

The band documents their writing and recording process for each album on YouTube:
Ten Hours
Gourmet Ravioli
Gotta Record Everything Good
CHAOS
Across The Road

Lonely Angel
First of October Lyrics

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And I know that if you really cared
We could have this moment anywhere
If I told you what it meant to me
Would you hear me? Would you hear me?

Lonely angel
So entangled
Lonely angel, ooh

If we waited, would it be the same?
I don’t know if I can walk away
If I never said your name again
Would it matter? Does it matter?

Lonely angel

So entangled
Lonely angel, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lonely Angel" by First of October reflect a sense of longing and vulnerability. The singer expresses a desire for connection and understanding, acknowledging that if the other person truly cared, they could share a meaningful moment together regardless of the circumstances. The plea for understanding is emphasized in the repetition of the question, "Would you hear me?" The singer longs for the reassurance that their feelings and thoughts would be acknowledged and validated.

The recurring phrase "Lonely angel" adds a layer of emotional depth to the song. It symbolizes the singer's isolation and yearning for companionship. The adjective "lonely" conveys a sense of longing and despair, while the noun "angel" suggests a perception of the other person as a pure and ethereal being. The singer feels entangled, perhaps in a web of unrequited emotions or a complex relationship, further intensifying their loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

And I know that if you really cared
I am aware that if you truly had feelings for me

We could have this moment anywhere
We could experience this special connection regardless of our location

If I told you what it meant to me
If I expressed the deep significance this holds for me

Would you hear me? Would you hear me?
Would you truly listen and understand my words?

Lonely angel
A celestial being filled with solitude

So entangled
Caught up in complex emotions and circumstances

Lonely angel, ooh
Continuing to feel isolated and lost

If we waited, would it be the same?
If we postponed our actions, would the outcome remain unchanged?

I don’t know if I can walk away
I am uncertain if I can detach myself from this situation

If I never said your name again
If I refrained from mentioning your name in the future

Would it matter? Does it matter?
Would it hold any significance? Does it hold any significance currently?