He had one of the longest chart runs of any solo singer during the 1970s. His success as a live performer lasted well beyond the 1970s, and the chant from his hit "Rock and Roll (Part 2)" is a perennially popular stadium anthem at sports events, particularly in the United States. Glitter's 1973 number 1 "I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)" also remains one of the better-known songs of its era. He continued to record in the 1980s and 1990s, with his 1984 song "Another Rock And Roll Christmas" being one of the top 30 Christmas hits of all-time. In the UK alone Glitter scored more than 20 hit singles in the UK Top 75, and released more than twenty albums.
In 1999, Glitter was convicted of child pornography offences classifying him as a sex offender under UK law. He went to live in Vũng Tàu in Vietnam in March 2005 and applied for permanent resident status. Glitter then served three years in prison in Vietnam, convicted (in a highly controversial case) of sexually abusing two girls of 10 and 11 years of age, after being arrested on November 19, 2005.
In February 2015, he was jailed for 16 years for pedophilia in the 1970s.
Lonely Boy
Gary Glitter Lyrics
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Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothing to do
I've got everything you could think of
But all I want is someone to love
Someone to love
Some to hold
At a moment like this
I like to hear somebody say
I'll give you my love each night and day
I'm just a lonely boy
Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothing to do
I've got everything you could think of
But all I want is someone to love
Somebody please
Say it to me
I'll make her happy
Just wait and see
I pray in heart
To the heavens above
That I might find
Someone to love
The lyrics to "Lonely Boy" by Gary Glitter express a feeling of isolation and loneliness. The singer confesses that despite having everything one could desire, including material possessions, he is still longing for someone to love. The lyrics start by highlighting his state of mind as a lonely boy, feeling blue and all alone. The lyrics express the singer's yearning for someone to hold, with a simple kiss and to love, to make him feel complete.
The second verse continues with the same theme but adds a plea to have someone to share his life with. He wants someone to offer him love, and that's all he needs to feel happy. The chorus repeats the message of the song, reinforcing that all the singer wants is someone to love, kiss, and hold.
In summary, the lyrics of "Lonely Boy" by Gary Glitter are a heartfelt expression of the longing for companionship and love. Despite the absence of these, the singer admits his loneliness, and all he desires is someone in his life. The song is a powerful expression of what it means to crave a human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a lonely boy
I am someone who is lacking companionship and feeling isolated
Lonely and blue
I feel very alone and sad
I'm all alone
I am by myself with no one else around
With nothing to do
I do not have any activities or tasks to occupy my time
I've got everything you could think of
I have acquired everything I could ever want or need
But all I want is someone to love
Despite having material possessions, what I truly desire is a close, intimate relationship with another person
Someone to love
I am seeking a romantic partner to share my life with
Someone to kiss
I am longing for physical affection in the form of a kiss
Some to hold
I crave physical touch and the comfort of being in someone's arms
At a moment like this
I am specifying that I want this closeness in my current state of loneliness
I like to hear somebody say
Hearing someone profess their love to me would bring me a sense of joy and fulfillment
I'll give you my love each night and day
I need someone to promise me their unending love and attention
Somebody please
I am desperately asking for anyone to fulfill my need for companionship
Say it to me
I want someone to verbally express their love for me
I'll make her happy
I am confident that I would be able to bring happiness to the person who is willing to love me
Just wait and see
I am appealing to someone's patience and asking them to give me a chance
I pray in heart
I am expressing my deep desire and hopefulness
To the heavens above
I am addressing a higher power, perhaps in a religious or spiritual sense
That I might find
I am hoping to discover what I am seeking
Someone to love
I am searching for a meaningful romantic connection
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Written by: Paul Anka
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DONALD JEFFREY
I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR IT. BEAUTIFUL.
jaime
NOSTALGIA
Kris Lulofs
He is different from other People. But a good entertainer and singer😎
detlef zimmer
Habe dieses Stück erstmals als Neuvorstellung am 24.7.1972 im Deutschlandfunk (Köln) gehört......
Nigel Bryan
You wouldn't be lonely with me Gary. I think you are so beautiful and I have to admit that I worship you. Glitter always rules! I'm always your's and the more lame you are dressed in the better. Touch me please!
Suzanne Levinson
I love him too. He's gorgeous and sweet and sings great!
Fiend Blastista
He was never Gay.. try Michael Jackson
DIANNA WILDEN
First time l have heard this song....Shame on me
jim crow
Oh dear.
phildefer1000
quand on sait ce qu'il a fait,je suis étonné qu'il osais chanter le garcon solitaire.......désolé pour lui.