Loneliness
Foffo Goddy Lyrics
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growing flowers with the morning sun
they know you love ‘em
Lonely hours, written letters,
we all know there's someone that you want
to be your best friend
But there's no one that could be your friend
there are days when you feel all alone
and you just want to ask for support
Your hope fades away… away
People that you think you know, a giant list of numbers in your phone
and there's no one to count on.
A book of stories you could tell, a million places for a date but you have no one to go with.
You have sparkling eyes and maked up face
that is all that you can show to hide your sadness.
You should smoke cigars and drink some wine
Just to show yourself that they're your best companion.
Between the silent walls no one talks, my agony remains inside my room
so no one will notice
I recall my early days, never thought that I would be alone
with no one to love me.
The clouds get dark and the rain falls
crying eyes and broken voice… No more!
In the echoes something let me think
there is someone that might love me while I'm dying
Foffo Goddy's song, "Loneliness," is a poignant and introspective exploration of the pain, isolation, and alienation that can accompany human existence. The opening verse employs a pastoral image of chasing bunnies in the garden and growing flowers with the morning sun, juxtaposing nature's vitality with the singer's internal emptiness. The line "they know you love 'em" suggests that the singer finds solace in nature's unrequited love, as opposed to the fickleness of human relationships. The lyric "we all know there's someone that you want to be your best friend" conveys a sense of longing for intimacy and genuine connection, yet the following line contrasts this with the reality that "there's no one that could be your friend."
The second verse delves deeper into the theme of social fragmentation and emotional disconnection. The image of a giant list of numbers in one's phone implies a false sense of connection, while the absence of someone to count on reinforces the singer's profound sense of loneliness. The line "a book of stories you could tell, a million places for a date but you have no one to go with" highlights the singer's desire for companionship, as well as the cruel irony that such opportunities for connection are rendered meaningless in the absence of a genuine relationship.
The third verse powerfully dramatizes the singer's isolation, as the "silent walls" of their room become a metaphor for their emotional life. The line "my agony remains inside my room, so no one will notice" speaks to the societal pressure to present a facade of well-being, especially in the age of social media. The final lines suggest a glimmer of hope in the midst of despair as the singer realizes that "there is someone that might love me while I'm dying." This is a powerful acknowledgement that even in the face of loneliness, there is a possibility for human connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Chasing bunnies in the garden,
Finding simple joys in life, but they don't make up for the companionship that's missing.
growing flowers with the morning sun
Enjoying the beauty of nature, but it can't replace human connection.
they know you love ‘em
The pets in your life might fill the void temporarily, but it's not the same as having human love.
Lonely hours, written letters,
Turning to writing to express emotions and fill the empty hours.
we all know there's someone that you want
Longing for a special person to be a true friend and companion.
to be your best friend
Seeking a close relationship and emotional support.
But there's no one that could be your friend
Feeling like no one truly understands or cares about your struggles.
just too many people with familiar faces
Being surrounded by acquaintances, but lacking genuine connections.
there are days when you feel all alone
Experiencing intense feelings of loneliness despite being surrounded by people.
and you just want to ask for support
Craving emotional support and understanding from others.
Your hope fades away… away
Feeling hopeless about ever finding true companionship and love.
People that you think you know, a giant list of numbers in your phone
Having a lot of contacts, but not feeling like any of them really know you or care about you.
and there's no one to count on.
Feeling like you have no one to turn to in times of need.
A book of stories you could tell, a million places for a date but you have no one to go with.
Having a rich inner life and lots of interests, but feeling like you have no one to share them with.
You have sparkling eyes and maked up face
Putting on a brave face for the world despite feeling sad and lonely inside.
that is all that you can show to hide your sadness.
Feeling like you need to hide your true emotions from others to avoid being vulnerable or judged.
You should smoke cigars and drink some wine
Using vices as a substitute for human companionship and emotional support.
Just to show yourself that they're your best companion.
Trying to convince yourself that you're okay being alone by leaning on cigarettes and alcohol.
Between the silent walls no one talks, my agony remains inside my room
Suffering through intense emotions in isolation, with no one to share them with.
so no one will notice
Keeping your struggles hidden from others to avoid being vulnerable or facing rejection.
I recall my early days, never thought that I would be alone
Reflecting on a time when you had expectations of finding companionship and realizing how far removed you are from those dreams.
with no one to love me.
Feeling unlovable and unworthy of human connection.
The clouds get dark and the rain falls
Experiencing feelings of sadness and despair.
crying eyes and broken voice… No more!
Vowing to push past emotional struggles and become stronger.
In the echoes something let me think
A glimmer of hope that maybe there's more to life than loneliness.
there is someone that might love me while I'm dying
Holding onto the hope that there's someone out there who will truly care about you, even in the darkest moments.
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