Alone
Jonny Glenn Lyrics
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Said I only want you, only want you
When we woke up
You were gone
It was obvious
You only came through cause
You had nothing to do
When we woke up
You said you’d never ever let me go
But you just didn’t want to be alone
Sometimes it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
You just didn’t want to be alone
You just didn’t want to be alone
I called you up
Cause I had nothing to do
I was a little confused
When you picked up and said hello
It’s obvious
You’re not looking for love, looking for love
But a night with you is just enough
And now I never want to let you go
Cause I know what it’s like to be alone
I know it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
I don’t really want to be alone
You just didn’t want to be alone
Every lonely night
You’re my lullaby
Scared that this will turn into love
Somehow I never want to let you go
Cause I know what it’s like to be alone
I know it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
I don’t really want to be alone
In these lyrics, the singer reflects on a past relationship that was driven by loneliness rather than genuine connection. The song begins with the singer recounting a night when they and their partner had been drinking heavily. The partner had only reached out to them because they were bored and had nothing else to do. However, when they woke up the next morning, the partner had already left, highlighting their lack of real interest or commitment.
The chorus reveals the partner's true intentions. They had promised the singer that they would never leave, but it becomes evident that their fear of being alone was their primary motivation for staying in the relationship. The lyrics suggest that it is sometimes better to be alone than to be in a relationship where one person is just using the other to avoid their own loneliness.
The second verse shows the singer reaching out to the partner when they had nothing else to do, feeling a bit confused when the partner answers the phone and acts normal. It becomes obvious to the singer that their partner is not truly looking for love, but rather seeking temporary companionship. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that a night spent with the partner is enough for them at that moment.
In the bridge, the singer expresses their fear that investing too much into this connection may lead to love, which they perceive as potentially dangerous and disruptive. They also acknowledge that the partner has become like a lullaby to them, soothing their loneliness in some way.
In the final chorus, the singer admits their struggle to let go of the partner because they know how it feels to be alone. They recognize that it is better to be alone than to hurt someone else by entering into a relationship without genuine feelings. However, they confess that they still don't want to be alone, implying a desire to find a genuine connection despite the complexities surrounding it.
Line by Line Meaning
You drank too much
You consumed excessive alcohol
Said I only want you, only want you
Expressed a desire for your presence
When we woke up
After we regained consciousness
You were gone
You had left
It was obvious
Evident or clear
You only came through cause
Your visit was motivated by
You had nothing to do
You were lacking any other plans or activities
You said you’d never ever let me go
You made a promise to always stay with me
But you just didn’t want to be alone
However, you simply desired companionship
Sometimes it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
Occasionally, it is preferable to be by oneself than to harm someone else
You just didn’t want to be alone
You simply wanted to avoid solitude
I called you up
I made a phone call to you
Cause I had nothing to do
Because I lacked any other plans or activities
I was a little confused
I felt somewhat perplexed
When you picked up and said hello
When you answered the call and greeted me
It’s obvious
It becomes evident or clear
You’re not looking for love, looking for love
You are not seeking a romantic relationship
But a night with you is just enough
However, spending an evening with you is sufficient
And now I never want to let you go
And now I never wish to release or lose you
Cause I know what it’s like to be alone
Because I understand the feeling of solitude
I know it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
I am aware that it is preferable to be alone than to harm someone else
I don’t really want to be alone
I genuinely do not desire solitude
Every lonely night
Every evening filled with loneliness
You’re my lullaby
You are the comforting and soothing presence in my life
Scared that this will turn into love
Afraid that this connection will develop into a romantic attachment
Somehow I never want to let you go
In some way, I never want to release or lose you
Cause I know what it’s like to be alone
Because I understand the feeling of solitude
I know it’s better to be lonely than to fuck up somebody
I am aware that it is preferable to be alone than to harm someone else
I don’t really want to be alone
I genuinely do not desire solitude
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Guedalia, Peter Joseph Fenn, Valentin Fritz
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