Lonely
Merril Bainbridge Lyrics

I was told to toe a line
I was expected to behave according to specific standards or rules.

Instead I kissed the boys and made them cry
I did the opposite of what was expected of me and pursued romantic relationships with boys, which ended up hurting them emotionally.

But still you think it's funny
Some people find amusement in my actions, even though they are hurtful and against societal norms.

I was late, well god told me to wait
I was delayed in some aspects of my life, but I trust that there is a divine plan at work.

And in the end when hearts were handed out, some of us missed out
When it came to love, not everyone was fortunate enough to receive it.

But if you're lonely, kiss the boys and make them cry, it only hurts you for a little while
If you're feeling lonely, pursuing romantic relationships may provide temporary happiness, even if it results in emotional pain for yourself and others.

And we'll keep turning, turning round the sun and all the days roll into one
Time moves forward and all our experiences and memories blend together into our personal histories.

I took my time to look around in love and other places I have been, I pushed and stumbled in, but I was late
I have explored different aspects of love and relationships, but experienced some setbacks and challenges that have caused delays in my personal growth.

Still god told me to wait
Despite the delays and challenges, I trust that there is a divine plan at work.

And if I go up high on my trapeze, let's hope that I don't sneeze
If I take risks or put myself in a vulnerable position, I hope that nothing goes wrong.

Georgy porgy told a lie, kissed the boys and made them cry, when the boys came out to play, Georgy porgy ran away, Georgy porgy ran away
Referencing the nursery rhyme, Georgy Porgy represents someone who pursues relationships with boys for their own selfish pleasure, but ultimately can't handle the consequences of their actions.

If you're lonely, kiss the boys and make them cry, it only hurts for you a little while
Repeating the earlier sentiment, seeking romantic relationships may provide temporary happiness but may result in emotional pain for yourself and others.

And we'll keep turning, turning round the sun and all the days roll into, into one
Repeating the earlier sentiment about the passage of time and the unity of our personal histories.

If you're lonely, if you're lonely, if you're lonely, if you're lonely
Repeatedly emphasizing the message that seeking romantic relationships out of loneliness may have consequences for both oneself and others.