Lonely Alcoholic
Mika Lyrics


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You're a lonely alcoholic
With a tendency to wine
Well you speak it and you drink it
And bore us all the time

Say you drink out of your sorrow
For you've got no one to love
But tell me who could cuddle up
To a lonely alcoholic

You're a stressed out single mother
Who has clearly been harassed
Well you can't predict the future
For you can't erase the past
Cause your baby isn't going anywhere
But up so join the line and get the dole
For the stressed out single mother

I'm a mediocre writer
Who sings all the time
Writing songs about
Misfortunes and other
People's crimes
Well they say that I am
Doing my duty to the world
Oh you could say that is onerous,
I'm just craving to be heard

Ooooo don't leave me alone

Well who is there to listen to
The problems of our lives
You've got kids who just don't eat enough
And men with many wives
If we're altogether screaming
Why can't we make a sound
'Cause the dirt on which we're stepping
Is the one in which we will be found

Ooooo baby don't leave me alone

Well who is there to listen to
The problems of our lives
You've got kids who just don't eat enough
And men with many wives
If we're altogether screaming
Why can't we make a sound
'Cause the dirt on which we're stepping
Is the one in which we will be found





Ooooo baby don't leave me alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Lonely Alcoholic" by Mika is a poignant exploration of loneliness and the struggle to find connection in a world that can be so isolating. The three verses each focus on a different character who is facing their own unique challenges.


The first verse describes a lonely alcoholic who drinks to drown his sorrows but ultimately just bores those around him. The lyrics suggest that the root of his loneliness is his inability to connect with others, which is only exacerbated by his dependence on alcohol.


The second verse is about a stressed-out single mother who is clearly struggling to make ends meet. She is unable to predict the future and feels trapped by her past. Despite her difficult circumstances, the song suggests that she should not give up hope and should instead seek support from those around her.


In the final verse, Mika sings about himself as a mediocre writer who is trying to make a difference in the world through his music. He acknowledges the challenges of being heard in a world where everyone is shouting to be heard, but ultimately he remains committed to his craft.


Overall, the song "Lonely Alcoholic" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of loneliness and the importance of finding connection in a world that can be so isolating.


Line by Line Meaning

You're a lonely alcoholic
You are an individual who drinks alone and is suffering from loneliness


With a tendency to wine
Your preference in alcoholic beverages is wine


Well you speak it and you drink it
You talk about drinking alcohol and actually drink it too


And bore us all the time
Your conversations about drinking are tedious for those around you


Say you drink out of your sorrow
You drink alcohol to cope with your sadness


For you've got no one to love
You are single and do not have a romantic partner


But tell me who could cuddle up
It is difficult for someone to be affectionate with someone who is constantly drinking alcohol and lonely


To a lonely alcoholic
It is challenging to connect with a person who is drinking alone and lonely


You're a stressed out single mother
You are a mother who is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for a child on your own


Who has clearly been harassed
You have experienced mistreatment or abuse in the past


Well you can't predict the future
You cannot anticipate what will happen in the future


For you can't erase the past
You cannot undo events that have happened in the past


Cause your baby isn't going anywhere
Your child is dependent on you and will not be leaving your care anytime soon


But up so join the line and get the dole
You may need to seek financial assistance from the government to support yourself and your child


For the stressed out single mother
Being a single mother can cause a lot of stress and anxiety


I'm a mediocre writer
I am not a great writer


Who sings all the time
I like to sing frequently


Writing songs about
My music is focused on


Misfortunes and other
Events that have a negative impact


People's crimes
Mistakes or wrongdoings committed by others


Well they say that I am
People claim that I am


Doing my duty to the world
I am fulfilling my purpose by creating music that touches people


Oh you could say that is onerous,
You might argue that this is a burdensome or difficult task


I'm just craving to be heard
I have a strong desire to be listened to and understood


Ooooo don't leave me alone
I am pleading to not be abandoned by others


Well who is there to listen to
There are few people who are willing to hear what others have to say


The problems of our lives
The challenges or difficulties that we face in our daily existence


You've got kids who just don't eat enough
Some individuals are struggling to provide food for their children


And men with many wives
There are men who have several spouses or romantic partners


If we're altogether screaming
If we unite in expressing our concerns


Why can't we make a sound
Why are we not being heard or acknowledged for our struggles?


'Cause the dirt on which we're stepping
The ground beneath us


Is the one in which we will be found
We will be remembered by our impact on the world and the environment around us


Ooooo baby don't leave me alone
I am afraid of being abandoned and left to face my problems alone




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@TVDmaniac

Mika is a genius without having to try to be one...

@MsAutumBreeze

it makes me wanna sit outside watching the sunset and drinking a glass of red wine .. nostalgic

@bethr2222

i am addicted to this song

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so am I 😍

@kimthule

I'm a mediocre writer who sings all the time writing songs about misfortunes and other people's crimes well they say that I am doing my duty to the world Oh you could say that is onerous, I'm just craving to be heard <3

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