Heartbreak hotel
Johnny Farago Lyrics
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Well, I found a new place to dwell
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
Well, I'm so lonely
I'll be so lonely, I could die
You still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
They get so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Now, the bellhop's tears keep flowin'
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
And they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they are so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Well, now, if your baby leaves you
And you got a tale to tell
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel
Where you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Well, you will be lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
Although it's always crowded
But you still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Where they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they're so lonely
They'll be so lonely, they could die
The lyrics of Johnny Farago's song "Heartbreak Hotel" evoke a deep sense of loneliness and heartache experienced by the singer after their lover has left them. The opening lines express the profound emptiness felt since the departure of the singer's baby, leading them to seek refuge in a new place, described as the end of Lonely Street - Heartbreak Hotel. This location serves as a metaphorical representation of the profound emotional state the singer finds themselves in; they are so consumed by loneliness that they feel as though they could die from the ache of heartbreak.
The chorus emphasizes the pervasive nature of loneliness, even amidst the crowded environment of Heartbreak Hotel. Despite the presence of others, there is always space for the broken-hearted to mourn their lost love. The repetition of the word "lonely" underscores the all-encompassing isolation that occupies the hearts of those dwelling in this desolate place, highlighting the universal experience of intense emotional pain and sorrow.
The poignant imagery describing the bellhop’s tears and the desk clerk dressed in black further paints a vivid picture of the pervasive grief that permeates the atmosphere of Heartbreak Hotel. These characters, who have been stationed on Lonely Street for so long, are portrayed as being unable to look back, emphasizing the profound impact of heartbreak on those who have experienced loss. The shared sense of loneliness among the Hotel’s inhabitants serves as a unifying thread, illustrating the commonality in suffering experienced by all who find themselves there.
The final verses offer a cautionary tale to listeners, advising them on what to do should they also face the agony of a departed lover. The singer urges anyone going through heartbreak to take a walk to Lonely Street and seek solace in Heartbreak Hotel, where they too will succumb to the overwhelming sense of loneliness that pervades the space. The repeated assertion that one could die from loneliness underscores the extreme emotional toll of heartbreak, emphasizing the depth of despair that accompanies the loss of love. Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbreak Hotel" convey a profound sense of desolation and universal human experience of heartache and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, since my baby left me
After my partner left me
Well, I found a new place to dwell
I discovered a new place to live
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
At the end of a street called Loneliness
At Heartbreak Hotel
In a place called Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
I will feel extremely lonely
Well, I'm so lonely
Indeed, I am very lonely
I'll be so lonely, I could die
So lonely that it feels unbearable
Although it's always crowded
Despite the place being busy
You still can find some room
There's still space available
For broken hearted lovers
For those suffering from heartbreak
To cry there in their gloom
To weep in sadness
Be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
They will feel just as lonely
They get so lonely
They become incredibly lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
To the point of feeling like dying
Now, the bellhop's tears keep flowin'
The bellboy weeps continuously
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
The person at the front desk wears mourning attire
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
They have spent a considerable time on a street of isolation
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
They won't revisit the past
Well, now, if your baby leaves you
So, if your partner leaves you
And you got a tale to tell
And you have a story to share
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
Simply stroll down the road of loneliness
To Heartbreak Hotel
Until you reach Heartbreak Hotel
Where you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Where you will feel incredibly alone
Well, you will be lonely
Indeed, you will be lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
To the extent of feeling like death is near
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elvis Aaron Presley, Mae Boren Axton, Thomas R. Durden
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