Only Lonely
Ginger Lyrics


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Always, always never there
If I could be with you
Then I would, I swear
Always, always some other place
And I miss your voice
And I miss your face

I'm always somewhere away from you
I'm always somewhere away from you

You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You're only lonely
You're only lonely
We're only lonely

Always, always away from home
Your first words to me
Was on a telephone
But always, I do it all for you
Cause it's what I am
And it's what I do

I'm always somewhere away from you
I'm always somewhere away from you

You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You're only lonely
You're only lonely
We're only lonely

I'm always somewhere away from you
I'm always somewhere away from you

You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You're only lonely




You're only lonely
We're only lonely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ginger's song "Only Lonely" portray a sense of isolation and distance in a relationship. The lines "Always, always never there" and "Always, always some other place" express the frustration and longing of the singer for their partner's presence. The repetition of "I'm always somewhere away from you" reinforces the idea of physical and emotional disconnection, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining a relationship that lacks proximity and intimacy.


However, the chorus provides some solace to the singer, as they declare "You are not alone/ You're only lonely/ We're only lonely", suggesting that these feelings are not unique to them, and that they and their partner are together in this experience of loneliness. The phrase "You're only lonely" offers a kind of reassurance, reminding the singer that they are more than just their loneliness, that they have value and worth beyond what they lack.


Overall, "Only Lonely" is a poignant and relatable song that explores the complexities of love and separation. It acknowledges the difficulties and challenges of being apart from someone you care about, while also offering empathy and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Always, always never there
I am never there, I am absent or far away


If I could be with you
If only I could be close to you


Then I would, I swear
If I only could, I would do it without fail


Always, always some other place
I am always in another place, unable to be with you


And I miss your voice
I long for the sound of your voice


And I miss your face
I miss the sight of your face


I'm always somewhere away from you
I am always far from you, unable to be near


You are not alone
You are not by yourself, I am with you


You're only lonely
You may feel lonely, but you are not alone


We're only lonely
We may feel lonely, but we are not alone


Always, always away from home
I am always away from home, not able to be there for you


Your first words to me
Your initial message to me


Was on a telephone
Was through a phone call


But always, I do it all for you
But I do everything for you, because you are important to me


Cause it's what I am
Because it is my identity or personality


And it's what I do
And it is what I choose to do with my time and energy




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