Lonely
Glenn Lewis Lyrics

You're gonna be lonely
This line serves as the chorus and sets the overall theme of the song, which is a warning to the subject that they will end up alone without the singer in their life.

Baby, how you been? I been doin' fine
The singer is addressing the subject and asking how they've been since they've been apart, while also emphasizing that they have been focusing on themselves and their own well-being since the separation.

Been takin' my time to get myself on track
The singer has been working on improving their own personal situation while being apart from the subject.

Why you’d never call, you used to have my back
The singer is questioning why the subject no longer supports them or even checks in with them, despite their previous loyalty as a friend.

Whenever I fall, you we’re always there for me
The singer is reminiscing about the times when the subject was there for them when they needed support or help.

Now you’re not at all so it’s been awhile
The singer is acknowledging that the subject is no longer there for them and has been absent for some time.

Was tryin' to figure out when it’s my turn to smile
The singer has been trying to find a reason to be happy and move on from the situation, but hasn't been able to until now.

I think that time has come be careful what you say
The singer is warning the subject that they have moved on and are ready to leave the past behind, so the subject should be cautious about how they treat the singer moving forward.

If it’s game you want then you know I came to play
The singer is telling the subject that if they want to play games or cause drama, the singer is willing to engage and defend themselves.

Don’t think too bad of me
The singer is asking the subject not to have negative feelings toward them.

It’s just so sad to see
The singer acknowledges that the situation is unfortunate and unhappy.

You used to be proud of me
The singer is reflecting on the times when the subject was proud of them and their accomplishments.

Without me as your friend
The subject will be without the singer's friendship, which may impact their life.

Goes around, it'll come back again
The singer is suggesting that what goes around comes around and the subject may experience a similar situation in the future.

When I was your only
The singer recognizes that they were a significant part of the subject's life at one point, possibly even their only friend.

Now you say what’s up because you know the deal
The subject is now attempting to reach out to the singer because they know the truth about their past behavior or actions toward the singer.

What you think I feel when I lay down at night?
The singer is questioning the subject about their emotions and how they think the singer feels when they are alone at night.

Because I don’t have you, you think I’m not all right
The subject assumes that the singer is not doing well because they are not in the subject's life, but the singer is actually doing fine without them.

I say this for myself, I don’t need nobody else
The singer is expressing that they are content being alone and do not need anyone else in their life to be happy.

Before it’s too late said you better think twice
The singer is warning the subject to reconsider their behavior and actions before it's too late and they lose the singer's friendship forever.

Love or you can hate me all that you like
The singer is telling the subject that they can either love or hate them, but the singer will still move on and be okay without them.

Now that I am back
The singer has returned and is back in the subject's life in some capacity.

What you did to me, gonna be lonely
The subject's past actions had consequences and now the subject will experience loneliness as a result.

Yeah, yeah, yeah now that now that I’m back
The singer is repeating that they have returned to the subject's life and want them to know that their actions have impacted the outcome of their friendship.