Am I that lonely tonight
Justin Townes-Earle Lyrics
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300 miles from the Carolina coast and I'm
I'm skin and bones again
Sometimes I wish that I could get away
Sometimes I wish that he'd just call
Am I that lonely tonight, I don't know
There's just something in a night like this that can
Be so hard to take
They're too close for comfort and too much at stake, so
Turn the radio down,
Roll the windows up and say to myself that
I thought I’d be a netter man
Sometimes I dream that I have found a place
Where I won’t feel so all alone
Am I that lonely tonight, I don’t know…
Sometimes I think that I could find a way
Where I won't feel so on my own
Am I that lonely tonight, am I that lonely tonight,
Am I that lonely tonight, that I don't know
Am I That Lonely Tonight lyrics © Royalty Network
Justin Townes Earle's song "Am I That Lonely Tonight?" depicts a lonely and vulnerable man who reflects on his past and the people who have left his life. The singer hears his father's voice on the radio singing "take me home again" and longs for a sense of belonging and comfort. He finds himself 300 miles from the Carolina coast, feeling "skin and bones again" and questioning if he is truly that lonely.
The singer admits to dreaming of finding a place where he won't feel so alone, and the imagery of the oncoming headlights through the mountain mist being "too close for comfort and too much at stake" adds to a sense of fear and anxiety. The repetition of the line "am I that lonely tonight, I don't know" emphasizes the confusion and uncertainty the singer feels about his emotions.
Overall, the song explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and the desire for connection. The singer yearns for a sense of home and belonging and struggles with feeling lost and alone in the world. The melancholic melody and thoughtful lyrics make "Am I That Lonely Tonight?" a powerful and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear my father on the radio singing take me home again
I hear my father singing on the radio, wishing to go back to his home.
300 miles from the Carolina coast and I'm, I'm skin and bones again
Being 300 miles away from the Carolina coast, I am so thin and weak again.
Sometimes I wish that I could get away
At times, I desire to break free from my life.
Sometimes I wish that he'd just call
I yearn for my father to call me.
Am I that lonely tonight, I don't know
I'm questioning if I'm feeling alone tonight.
There's just something in a night like this that can
A night like this has a certain indescribable feeling.
Be so hard to take
It can be difficult to handle.
Oncoming headlights through the mountain mist
Headlights are approaching through the mist in the mountains.
They're too close for comfort and too much at stake, so
The headlights are too close, causing discomfort and too much at risk.
Turn the radio down,
I turn down the radio.
Roll the windows up and say to myself that I thought I’d be a better man
I close the windows and question whether I could be a better person.
Sometimes I dream that I have found a place Where I won’t feel so all alone
At times, I dream of discovering somewhere that I won't feel lonely anymore.
Am I that lonely tonight, I don't know…
I'm still not certain if I'm feeling lonely tonight.
Sometimes I think that I could find a way Where I won't feel so on my own
I sometimes believe that there's a way to not feel so alone.
Am I that lonely tonight, am I that lonely tonight, Am I that lonely tonight, that I don't know
I continue questioning if I'm feeling lonely tonight.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
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@joepinard3723
Thank you for sharing your pain with us. I connect in a way you will never understand. You past way too soon. I hope you found the peace you needed. I am finding it thru your music.
@paulafriedman1224
So raw and beautiful it hurts every time I hear it.
@oppothumbs1
His father never wrote a song as good as this. Beautiful song, lyrics vocals.
@BKRockwell
JTE's worst is better than Steve Earle's best. Fucking tragic we lost this gem.
@jamesraymondsmith
@@BKRockwell Fentanyl laced cocaine I blame ji jen and whatever his freaking name is in China
@marquettegloves9907
@@BKRockwell I tend to agree. Steve is a good writer, but Justin was at bare minimum his equal. He also had a better voice, and was by far the better guitar player. Steve himself has confirmed the last two. It's a huge loss to music, and I'm gutted we can't hear what Justin would be writing about in his 40's and 50's. I know it would have been great...
@loreranfagni3772
Rest in Peace Justin, and may your music be always an inspiration for everyone.
@smokeyb.8437
An incredibly gifted young man.
@michaeldenman3043
Rest in peace, and thank you for the music. You were taken much too soon.
@TheMarbleIndex3000
he is an incredible songwriter and guitarist.