Lonely Nights
Gilley Mickey Lyrics
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I don't mean to waste your time,
I just need someone to talk to
If you don't mind?
Then the thoughts of loneliness
That tonight I guess I'm to just to weak to fight,
I can take the lonely days,
Are you alone?
Tell me what's your name?
I just need someone to lean on
I'm not playing any games.
Well, sit down here beside me
And let me buy you a glass of red rose wine
I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely night.
When I thought that I was strong
But the night can be so long when you need a friend
Ah, but maybe we could find a little piece of mind
Before the morning comes again.
Oh, pardon me
If it seems I'm holdin' on
Letting go, it just isn't easy
When your sleeping all alone.
Let's forget about tomorrow
Beg, steal or borrow
hm. Just a little time
I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely nights.
Yes, I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely nights...
The lyrics of Gilley Mickey's song 'Lonely Nights' are heartwarming and poignant, describing the feeling of loneliness and the desperate need for human connection. The singer begins by apologizing for taking up the listener's time but admits that they need someone to talk to. They are struggling with feelings of loneliness that are too overwhelming to fight off, especially on this particular night. They assert that they can handle being alone during the day, but the nights are unbearable.
The singer then asks if the listener is alone too and if they wouldn't mind keeping them company. They reassure them that they are not playing games and invite them to sit down and have a glass of red rose wine. They acknowledge that loneliness can be tough, especially when you need a friend, but suggest that they could help each other find a little bit of peace of mind before the morning comes.
Towards the end of the song, the singer admits that they find it difficult to let go and forget about their solitude. They propose forgetting about tomorrow and just enjoying the present, even if it means begging, stealing, or borrowing a little time together. The singer concludes by repeating that they can handle being alone during the day but cannot take these lonely nights.
Overall, 'Lonely Nights' is a melancholic yet hopeful ballad that touches upon the universal human need for companionship and the longing for romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon me
Excuse me for interrupting.
I don't mean to waste your time,
I understand your time is valuable, but I need someone to talk to.
I just need someone to talk to
I am looking for someone to share my feelings with.
If you don't mind?
If it's not asking too much of you.
Then the thoughts of loneliness
My thoughts of being alone.
That tonight I guess I'm to just too weak to fight,
I feel too vulnerable to face this loneliness tonight.
I can take the lonely days,
I can endure being alone during the day.
But I can't take these lonely nights.
But I cannot bear the desolation of being alone during the night.
Are you alone?
Are you also lonely?
Tell me what's your name?
May I know your name?
I just need someone to lean on
I am searching for someone to lean on for support.
I'm not playing any games.
I am serious and genuine in my search for somebody tonight.
Well, sit down here beside me
Please sit next to me.
And let me buy you a glass of red rose wine
Allow me to buy you a glass of red rose wine.
When I thought that I was strong
I believed I was strong enough to manage my loneliness.
But the night can be so long when you need a friend
The night seems endless when one's heart longs for a companion.
Ah, but maybe we could find a little piece of mind
Perhaps we can discover peace and comfort together.
Before the morning comes again.
Before the light of day returns.
Oh, pardon me
Once again, I apologize.
If it seems I'm holdin' on
If it appears as though I am clinging to you.
Letting go, it just isn't easy
Releasing my emotions is difficult for me.
When your sleeping all alone.
When you are alone while trying to sleep.
Let's forget about tomorrow
Let us not worry about what the future may hold.
Beg, steal, or borrow
We can do whatever it takes to enjoy the present moment.
hm. Just a little time
A little bit of time is all I need to feel better.
I can take the lonely days
I can endure being alone during the day.
But I can't take these lonely nights.
But I cannot bear the desolation of being alone during the night.
Yes, I can take the lonely days
I am strong enough to manage being alone during the day.
But I can't take these lonely nights...
But I cannot bear the desolation of being alone during the night.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEWART HARRIS, KEITH STEGALL
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Pardon me
I don't mean to waste your time,
I just need someone to talk to
If you don't mind?
Then the thoughts of loneliness
That tonight I guess I'm to just to weak to fight,
I can take the lonely days,
But I can't take these lonely nights.
Are you alone?
Tell me what's your name?
I just need someone to lean on
I'm not playing any games.
Well, sit down here beside me
And let me buy you a glass of red rose wine
I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely night.
When I thought that I was strong
But the night can be so long when you need a friend
But maybe we could find a little piece of mind
Before the morning comes again.
Oh, pardon me
If it seems I'm holdin' on
Letting go, it just isn't easy
When your sleeping all alone.
Let's forget about tomorrow
Beg, steal or borrow
hmmm. Just a little time
I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely nights.
Yes, I can take the lonely days
But I can't take these lonely nights...
Jim Cholley
THE TOP 50 BILLBOARD ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES
1982
Number 30
LONELY NIGHTS
Mickey Gilley
Words & music by
Keith Stegall, Stewart Harris
Produced by
Jim Ed Norman for
Hin-Jen Productions
Epic Records
14-02578
From the Album
YOU DON'T KNOW ME
First Chart Date:
Saturday, November 7, 1981
57-43-37-28-23-20-17-10-10-6-4-3-2-1-38-55-65-92
Last Chart Date:
Saturday, March 6, 1982
Total weeks on the chart:
18
Peak Position on the chart:
1 [1 week]
David Mustard
Such a great song off of a great album. Rest in Peace Micky Gilley. Thanks for the decades of great music
Wayne Worley
RIP Mickey you definitely will be Missed
Jeffrey Lipinski
Mickey is sensational.. He does a great job wherever he sings.. He is up there with the all time greats..
common za
forever Micky Gilley in my heart, you are the country music legend
Nathan Kluttz
Ol Mickey! What an all-time Classic Country legend. I've always loved his music, and this one is my favorite
Robert Burnett
Never gets old.
James Williams
Fantastic and great performer.Thanks Mickey for your wonderful songs.
Jay Gizler
Mickey gilley is awesome
Jay Gizler
I fell in love with his music and 1981 when I was in the army never stopped loving him
Cindy Ford
I really do love all of Mickey Gilley s music