Lonely Days
Max Stalling Lyrics
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Seems to be that way more all the time
I've heard stories from people who say
We'd better be careful or it's lonely days
Ahh, some poor sad people and their lonely days
Lonely days
We got a good thing going, let's keep it that way
Well, I saw Carl Lord, he sure looked thin
As he hitched his pants I asked what happened to him
She used to cook for him she used to bake cakes
Tasted something strange now it's lonely days
Ahh, poor old Carl and his lonely days
Lonely Days
Lots of frozen pizza and his lonely days
Ohh, ohh
Well, I ran on to Jenny just like in that song
She pined for that cowboy that she gave up on
She got impatient and laments it I'd say
Stares out at the sunset another lonely day
Ahh, poor old Jenny and her lonely days
Lonely days
Nights of wondering and her lonely days
Ohh, ohh
I think love is a fine old thing
Makes you happy and makes you sing
Now there's miles between us it's us on the line
The choices are hang up or compromise
Now you've heard the stories so what'll you say?
Can we meet in the middle or is it lonely days?
Ohh, I'm glad you said that I'm on my way
I'm on my way
Meet you in the smack dab no lonely days
Ohh, ohh, ohh
No lonely days
In Max Stalling's song "Lonely Days," the lyrics describe the distance and strain that occurs between two people in a relationship. The first verse mentions the tension between them becoming more frequent, and people warning them of the possibility of "lonely days." The chorus repeats "lonely days" and suggest keeping their good thing going to avoid it. The second verse presents two characters who are experiencing loneliness due to their relationships falling apart. Carl is left with frozen pizza after his partner's baking changes, and Jenny's impatience caused her to give up on love and now spends her nights wondering. The final verse presents a choice between compromise or hanging up, ultimately ending with the decision to meet in the middle and avoid the loneliness of the past.
The song's theme on the dangers of distance and tension in relationships resonates with many people. By describing the experiences of different characters, the lyrics portray various angles to the emotional pain caused by being lonely. This technique allows more listeners to relate to the song, which can be therapeutic. The song's instrumentation is acoustic and folky, creating a mellow, reflective mood that reinforces the song's theme.
Line by Line Meaning
There's miles between us tension on the line
Our physical distance and lack of communication is causing strain on our relationship
Seems to be that way more all the time
The tension and distance is increasing and becoming more difficult to ignore
I've heard stories from people who say
I've been warned by others who have experienced similar situations
We'd better be careful or it's lonely days
If we don't address these issues, our relationship will suffer and we'll both feel lonely
Ahh, some poor sad people and their lonely days
I empathize with those who have gone through lonely times and hope to avoid it myself
We got a good thing going, let's keep it that way
Our relationship is worth preserving and we should work to maintain it
Well, I saw Carl Lord, he sure looked thin
I observed that someone I know has been struggling
As he hitched his pants I asked what happened to him
I inquired about his well-being in a casual way
She used to cook for him she used to bake cakes
His partner used to provide him with affection and care
Tasted something strange now it's lonely days
Their relationship has deteriorated and he's feeling lonely and unsupported
Ah, poor old Carl and his lonely days
I feel sorry for him and his unfortunate situation
Lots of frozen pizza and his lonely days
He's resorted to convenience food and isolation as a coping mechanism
Well, I ran on to Jenny just like in that song
I coincidentally encountered someone else I know
She pined for that cowboy that she gave up on
Although she tried to move on, she still has feelings for her past lover
She got impatient and laments it I'd say
She acted rashly and now regrets it
Stares out at the sunset another lonely day
She passes her time alone, longing for companionship and love
Ahh, poor old Jenny and her lonely days
I feel sorry for her and understand her pain
Nights of wondering and her lonely days
She spends her time worrying and feeling alone
I think love is a fine old thing
I have positive feelings towards love and believe it's worthwhile
Makes you happy and makes you sing
Being in love brings joy and happiness
Now there's miles between us it's us on the line
Our long-distance relationship is now up to us to maintain
The choices are hang up or compromise
We can either end the relationship or find a way to work together despite the distance
Now you've heard the stories so what'll you say?
I've warned you about the potential problems, now it's up to you to decide how to proceed
Can we meet in the middle or is it lonely days?
Can we find a solution that works for both of us, or will our relationship suffer?
Ohh, I'm glad you said that I'm on my way
I'm happy you're willing to work on our relationship and I'm committing to doing the same
Meet you in the smack dab no lonely days
Let's find a way to be together and avoid feeling lonely
Ohh, ohh, ohh
Expression of relief and satisfaction
No lonely days
We're determined to be together and avoid loneliness
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