Loneliest Soul
Grace Potter The Nocturnals Lyrics


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I need something but I give nothing
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
Aren't you lonely
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

Overall Meaning

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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