Loneliest Soul
Grace Potter The Nocturnals Lyrics
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My heart's pumping, I can't leave it alone
I think you know
Sweet dreaming, strange feeling
My heart's reeling, I can't leave it alone
I think you know
Like I'm lonely
I am the loneliest soul
So leave me alone
Beg borrow, no tomorrow
Sweet sorrow, can't leave it alone
I think you know
You're keepin', my knees weaken
No sleepin', no why won't you go
And leave me alone
Aren't you lonely
Like I'm lonely
I am the loneliest soul
So leave me alone
Aren't you lonely
Like I'm lonely
I am the loneliest soul
So leave me alone
The song Loneliest Soul by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals delves into the complex emotions that stem from feeling lonely and unable to break free from a cycle of negative thoughts and patterns of behavior. The singer in the song acknowledges their need for something but admits to giving nothing in return. This could be interpreted as a desire for love, validation or purpose in life, yet feeling powerless to make a change. The repeated phrase "I can't leave it alone, I think you know" gives the impression that the singer is stuck in a rut and unable to move forward, possibly even addicted to the feeling of loneliness.
The chorus, "Aren't you lonely like I'm lonely, I am the loneliest soul, so leave me alone" could be directed at another person, someone who may be trying to offer help or companionship, yet the singer feels they are beyond repair, or that their loneliness is so all-consuming that it can never truly be remedied. The verses use vivid imagery to describe the singer's state of mind - "sweet dreaming, strange feeling, my heart's reeling", which contrasts with "beg borrow, no tomorrow, sweet sorrow". This switch in tone emphasizes the highs and lows of the emotional spectrum that come with feeling isolated.
Overall, Loneliest Soul is a powerful expression of the difficulties of experiencing loneliness, and how the weight of this emotion can be intractable.
Line by Line Meaning
I need something but I give nothing
I am in need of something but I am unwilling to give anything in return
My heart's pumping, I can't leave it alone
I am consumed by a strong urge and cannot resist it
I think you know
I believe you understand what I am trying to say
Sweet dreaming, strange feeling
I am experiencing a pleasant but unusual sensation
My heart's reeling, I can't leave it alone
I am overwhelmed by an intense emotion and cannot control it
Aren't you lonely
Do you not also feel alone?
Like I'm lonely
In the same way that I feel alone
I am the loneliest soul
I believe that I am the most isolated person
So leave me alone
Please stop bothering me
Beg borrow, no tomorrow
I am willing to do whatever it takes, even if it has consequences in the future
Sweet sorrow, can't leave it alone
I am experiencing a bittersweet feeling that I cannot resist
You're keepin', my knees weaken
Your presence is causing me to feel weak and powerless
No sleepin', no why won't you go
I am unable to sleep and I do not understand why you are still here
Aren't you lonely
Do you not also feel alone?
Like I'm lonely
In the same way that I feel alone
I am the loneliest soul
I believe that I am the most isolated person
So leave me alone
Please stop bothering me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GRACE POTTER, MATTHEW P BURR, SCOTT TOURNET, DANIEL AUERBACH, BENNY YURCO
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