Lonely
Juliana Lyrics

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I broke down on 14th street, I could have been blind
And you could have been anywhere in the world but I saw you in my mind
In flashing colors in the middle of the night
Don't they say that in the darkness everything is black and white

This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground
But without the touch of flesh and blood this is a lonely love
Ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, it's a lonely love

I found myself in Brooklyn, it was as real as a dream
Then I went back up to Boston with absolutely nothing but a feeling

This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground
But without the touch of flesh and blood this is a lonely love
Ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, it's a lonely love

How I wish I could escape the human things
Don't take me for a woman, I am only the song you sing

This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground
But without the touch of flesh and blood this is a lonely love
This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground

But without the touch of flesh and blood this is a lonely love
Lonely love, lonely love, lonely love, this lonely love

Overall Meaning

In Juliana Hatfield's song "This Lonely Love," the lyrics delve into the theme of love and how it can be both ubiquitous and isolating. The opening line, "I broke down on 14th street, I could have been blind," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer finds themselves in a difficult situation, and despite the chaos around them, they can only think of one person - the person they love. The phrase "but I saw you in my mind" juxtaposes the physical world with the mental and emotional world, conveying the idea that love can transcend physical barriers.

The following lines, "In flashing colors in the middle of the night, Don't they say that in the darkness everything is black and white," further emphasize the idea of love in contrast to its surroundings. Love can exist in a space where everything else is unclear and undefined. The chorus, "This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground, But without the touch of flesh and blood, this is a lonely love," encapsulates the theme of the song. Love is everywhere, but without the ability to connect physically, it can also be incredibly isolating.

The verse "How I wish I could escape the human things, Don't take me for a woman, I am only the song you sing" suggests that the singer desires to escape physical love and embody something that is more abstract, like a song. This could be interpreted as a longing for the kind of love that transcends the physical realm entirely. In this sense, the song suggests that love can be both all-encompassing and fleeting simultaneously.

Line by Line Meaning

I broke down on 14th street, I could have been blind
I was in a very tough, low point in my life when I stumbled upon you

And you could have been anywhere in the world but I saw you in my mind
Despite the despair I was experiencing, the thought of you brought comfort and hope

In flashing colors in the middle of the night
Your image was vibrant and vivid, even in the dark of night

Don't they say that in the darkness everything is black and white
Despite the popular saying, I see you and our connection clearly even in the darkest moments

This lonely love is all around, it's up in the air and underground
This love is everywhere, pervasive and all-encompassing

But without the touch of flesh and blood this is a lonely love
However, without tangible presence and physical touch, it's still a love that leaves me feeling alone

Ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, it's a lonely love
I can't help but repeat that this love is lonely and aching

I found myself in Brooklyn, it was as real as a dream
I had an experience in Brooklyn that felt surreal and too good to be true

Then I went back up to Boston with absolutely nothing but a feeling
Despite leaving that place and seemingly having nothing to show for it, the feeling of love remained

How I wish I could escape the human things
I long to be free from the limitations and complexities of human emotion and connection

Don't take me for a woman, I am only the song you sing
I am not just a person, but a source of inspiration and emotion for you to express through music

Lonely love, lonely love, lonely love, this lonely love
Once again, it's clear that this love is one that is marked by isolation and aching loneliness

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY CHASE, JULIANA HATFIELD

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O nice this song is bopi
A contented playful stream cascading over a rocky patch in life
I like how your words skip along
I can hear your heart skipping along in a beautiful spirit
Hair blowing bouncing in the sunbeams that illumiate it
sweetness and light embraced dancing
Together
through Edens endless sunlit gardens
Your voice is warm to hear
Glad you have great peace in sorrows of the heart 😌
Warm evening light
Stay in the positive light of being
Joyfully spirited
Tommorow comes again
Everyday is yours
Be gracious and grateful to it
And for it
It is kind to us
Sometimes the trash man collects the trash
Takes ol rubbish out of sight

Even if we dont wake up early to see him do it

we are always in the right spot at the right time
He gives his belioved sleep

Make moments last
And forge new memories
He will lead beside still water
Blessed is your soul pond
Still and peaceful

There is no rest for the wicked

Appreciation for you 😌
Always such a pleasure 🤍
Pure hearted kind