Lonely Avenue
Marley Stephen Lyrics


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Now my room has got two windows
But the sunshine never comes through
You know it's always dark and dreary
Since I broke off, baby, with you

I live on Lonely Avenue
My little girl wouldn't say 'I do'
So I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
Yes, I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry
Someone hear me, Lord

Now my covers, they feel like lead
And my pillow, it feels like stone
Well, I've tossed and turned so every night
I'm not used to being alone

I live on Lonely Avenue
My little girl wouldn't say 'I do'
And I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry
Yes, I'll try, I'll try, I'll try

Someone hear me, Lord
Someone hear
Someone hear me, Lord
Someone hear

Stand in love, don't fall in love

Now my room has got two windows
But the sunshine never comes through
You know it's always dark and dreary
Since I broke off, baby, with you

I live on Lonely Avenue
My little girl wouldn't say 'I do'
So I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry
Yes, I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
Someone hear me, Lord

I said I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
And I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry
Someone hear me, Lord
Someone hear

If someone gone ill




As I would say it again
Stand in love, don't fall in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marley Stephen's song "Lonely Avenue" describe the singer's emotional state and physical living conditions after a breakup. The first verse indicates that the singer's room is dark and gloomy, even though it has two windows. This is an indication that the singer is feeling alone and sad after the end of his relationship. The second verse implies that the singer is having difficulties sleeping, as his covers feel like lead and his pillow feels like stone. He is not used to being alone, and the absence of his partner is affecting his ability to rest.


The chorus reveals the title of the song and the central theme - that the singer is living on Lonely Avenue. This is a metaphor for the isolation and loneliness he is experiencing in his life. He is unable to move on from the breakup because the "little girl" he loved wouldn't say "I do." This indicates that the couple's relationship was not able to move forward to marriage, and the singer is left with unfulfilled hopes and dreams. He cries out for someone to hear him, likely seeking comfort or connection from others, or perhaps seeking solace and guidance from a higher power.


The final lines, "Stand in love, don't fall in love / If someone gone ill / As I would say it again," offer some advice or insight from the singer. He suggests that we should "stand in love" rather than "fall in love," implying that true love is a solid and enduring foundation, rather than something easily lost. He also suggests that if someone is ill or hurt, he would say these words again. This last line may be interpreted in a variety of ways - perhaps he is suggesting that the listener should live their life with love and compassion, even in the face of hardship or illness.


Line by Line Meaning

Now my room has got two windows
Despite having two windows, my room is dark and without sunshine.


But the sunshine never comes through
The sunshine doesn't reach my room and it's always dark.


You know it's always dark and dreary
It's always gloomy and without light.


Since I broke off, baby, with you
Since I ended my relationship with you, my life has been dark and without hope.


I live on Lonely Avenue
I'm living a lonely life without friends or family to support me and left only with my own sadness.


My little girl wouldn't say 'I do'
The woman I loved didn't accept me to be her husband, and it caused me to feel very lonely and rejected.


So I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
I'll continue to try to find happiness and love, even though it seems I may never find it.


Yes, I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry
I will express my sadness through tears and sorrow.


Someone hear me, Lord
I'm begging for someone, anyone, to hear my cries for help, maybe even a higher power like God.


Now my covers, they feel like lead
My blankets feel heavy, like they're weighing me down physically and emotionally.


And my pillow, it feels like stone
My pillow feels hard, like it's not providing any support or comfort for me.


Well, I've tossed and turned so every night
I can't sleep peacefully because I'm constantly restless and anxious.


I'm not used to being alone
Being alone is a new and uncomfortable experience for me.


Stand in love, don't fall in love
Be careful and choose love wisely, because falling in love too quickly can lead to heartbreak and loneliness.


If someone gone ill
If someone is ill or suffering.


As I would say it again
I would remind people of this message again.




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