Lady Solitude
HAWLEY Richard Lyrics
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I don't sleep at night
Oh, you've broken my heart
Here in the dark moonlight
I see a rainbow, I don't know where it goes
Gonna follow my dreams
Oh, someday baby
Leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
Yes, I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
I know the story, I know how it goes
You've broken into my soul
But you won't take it out
On me no more
I hear a whistle blowing
Morning low, guess I'll ride that train
Well you never wrote a letter
You hurt your man again
I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
Yes, I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
There's a river flowing away from my door
Think I'll sail away
Oh, and one day baby
I will feel no pain
Think it's raining in my soul
Flowing from my eyes
Think this morning will see us
Say our last goodbyes
I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
Yes, I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
Well, I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
You understand
You understand, you understand
You understand, you understand
The lyrics to Richard Hawley's song "Lady Solitude" suggest the singer is struggling with heartbreak and loneliness. The first two lines convey a sense of depression that is carried throughout the song, as the singer muses over their broken heart at night and the pain that comes with it. The line "Here in the dark moonlight" emphasizes the feelings of loneliness and isolation. The imagery of a rainbow that the singer sees but doesn't know where it goes suggests a longing for a brighter future, but uncertainty about how to get there. The line "Leaving Lady Solitude behind me, you understand" is repeated throughout the song and implies a desire to move on from this place of sadness.
The lyrics then shift to describe the singer's desires to leave their pain behind and follow their dreams. There is a sense of determination in the line "They're gonna shine for me" that suggests the singer is motivated to make their vision a reality. The singer refers to "Lady Solitude" as if it is a physical place or someone on whom they depend during tough times. However, the refrain "I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me, you understand" is also addressed to another person, suggesting that they are not truly alone.
The final verses evoke a sense of grief and finality. The singer intends to depart with the hope of healing, but the rainy imagery and the idea of saying goodbye to someone or something hint at a more complicated and sorrowful ending. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the path towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake in the morning, feel low
I wake up feeling sad and down every morning
I don't sleep at night
I have trouble sleeping at night
Oh, you've broken my heart
My heart is shattered because of you
Here in the dark moonlight
I feel alone and sad in the darkness of the night
I see a rainbow, I don't know where it goes
I have hope for the future but I'm not sure where it will take me
Gonna follow my dreams
I'm going to pursue my goals and aspirations
Oh, someday baby
Eventually, I will find success and happiness
They're gonna shine for me
My dreams will come true and make me happy
Leaving Lady Solitude behind me
I'm moving on from being alone and sad
You understand
You know how I feel and why I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind
I know the story, I know how it goes
I know how this situation usually ends
You've broken into my soul
You've hurt me deeply and emotionally
But you won't take it out
I won't let you hurt me anymore
On me no more
I won't be your emotional punching bag
I hear a whistle blowing
A new opportunity is on the horizon
Morning low, guess I'll ride that train
I'm feeling down but I'll take the opportunity anyway
Well you never wrote a letter
You didn't care about me enough to communicate
You hurt your man again
You hurt me emotionally again
There's a river flowing away from my door
There's a chance for me to move on and start a new life
Think I'll sail away
I'm going to leave and start fresh
Oh, and one day baby
Someday, I will find peace and happiness
I will feel no pain
I will finally be free from emotional pain and suffering
Think it's raining in my soul
I'm feeling deeply sad and emotional
Flowing from my eyes
I'm crying and releasing my emotions
Think this morning will see us
I think this is the end of our relationship
Say our last goodbyes
We're officially ending things and saying goodbye
You understand
You know why I'm leaving and how I feel
Well, I'm leaving Lady Solitude behind me
I'm finally moving on from being alone and sad
You understand, you understand
You know why I'm leaving and how I feel
You understand, you understand
You know why I'm leaving and how I feel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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