Her magical melodies and touchingly clever lyrics grow on you as you find yourself listening to them over and over again. With her one-woman-show, this escaped Swede brings her nostalgic pop, on a journey through life and death, with love and trouble, to a No Mans Land, on the border between reality and dream.
Molly Nilsson has been running her own label and producing her own music since 2007, releasing 5 albums, several EPs and a beautiful string of evocative videos under the Formerly Known as White Bread! moniker.
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mollynilssonpage
The Lonely
Molly Nilsson Lyrics
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Carry me far away from here
Get me running in the street like rain
Not even saints will complain
And you're so pretty to look at
But I don't understand
Oh my god look at
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Smell my disease
And my impatience are easy to please
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Don't be afraid
Of the mess we might have made
It was all supposed to be this way
And ill get up to clean it out one day
Hold me hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
The first verse of the song sets a dark and moody tone, as the lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling fearful and wishing to escape from their current situation. They ask to be carried far away from here, and want to run in the streets like rain. The line "not even saints will complain" suggests that their actions may not be entirely holy or moral, but also speaks to the idea that sometimes we need to act against societal conventions in order to find happiness.
The second verse starts off with what seems like a compliment, as the singer describes someone they are with as "so pretty to look at". However, they go on to say "but I don't understand", which suggests that there is a disconnect between them and this person, or perhaps a feeling of isolation even when surrounded by others. The chorus repeats the phrase "Only the lonely get out of here and live this life", which can be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps it's a call to embrace solitude as a means of finding oneself, or maybe it's a warning about the dangers of living in isolation.
The final verse continues with the theme of having everything one needs and yet still feeling empty inside. The line "don't be afraid of the mess we might have made" could be interpreted as a call for this person to be brave and take risks, even if it means potentially making things more complicated. Overall, the song evokes a sense of sadness and longing, while also touching on themes of individuality and the need to break free from societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Smell my fear
Experience the fear that consumes me
Carry me far away from here
Take me away to a distant place
Get me running in the street like rain
Allow me to escape and run aimlessly
Not even saints will complain
Not even the most virtuous individuals will object
And you're so pretty to look at
Physical appearance is your most attractive feature
But I don't understand
I fail to comprehend your reasoning or behavior
Oh my god look at
Expressing awe or surprise at something
And won't you grab my hand
Asking for physical intimacy or connection
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Expressing a desperate need for emotional support and comfort
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
People who are lonely are the only ones who can live freely
Smell my disease
Sense my sickness and distress
And my impatience are easy to please
My lack of patience makes me easily satisfied
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Despite having nothing, I feel content and complete
Don't be afraid
Do not be scared or anxious
Of the mess we might have made
Of any chaos or problems we might have caused together
It was all supposed to be this way
Everything was meant to happen according to destiny
And ill get up to clean it out one day
I will take responsibility and fix our mistakes eventually
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
People who are lonely are the only ones who can live freely
Only the lonely
Being alone is the only way to find true freedom and happiness
Hold me hold me now
Desiring emotional support and comfort in the current moment
Writer(s): Molly Nilsson
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MusEroTic
Smell my fear
Carry me far away from here
Get me running in the street like rain
Not even saints will complain
And you're so pretty to look at
But I don't understand
Oh my god look at
And won't you grab my hand
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Smell my disease
And my impatience are easy to please
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Don't be afraid
Of the mess we might have made
It was all supposed to be this way
And ill get up to clean it out one day
Hold me hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Vampira
Lyrics..
Smell my fear
Carry me far away from here
Get me running in the street like rain
Not even saints will complain
And you're so pretty to look at
But I don't understand
Oh my God, look at
And won't you grab my hand
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Smell my disease
And my impatience are easy to please
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Don't be afraid
Of the mess we might have made
It was all supposed to be this way
And I'll get up to clean it out one day
Hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
MusEroTic
Smell my fear
Carry me far away from here
Get me running in the street like rain
Not even saints will complain
And you're so pretty to look at
But I don't understand
Oh my god look at
And won't you grab my hand
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Smell my disease
And my impatience are easy to please
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Don't be afraid
Of the mess we might have made
It was all supposed to be this way
And ill get up to clean it out one day
Hold me hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
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Zyan G
What a videoooo! So classy. This song is such an anthem to me! It gives me strength and encouragement to get out of here and live this life. Because choosing loneliness is sometimes hard but it is the real freedom. Thank you, Molly, for your music, your voice, your lyrics, you’re such an inspiration to me! 🖤
Vampira
Lyrics..
Smell my fear
Carry me far away from here
Get me running in the street like rain
Not even saints will complain
And you're so pretty to look at
But I don't understand
Oh my God, look at
And won't you grab my hand
If only you would hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Smell my disease
And my impatience are easy to please
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Don't be afraid
Of the mess we might have made
It was all supposed to be this way
And I'll get up to clean it out one day
Hold me, hold me now
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely get out of here and live this life
Only the lonely
Only the lonely
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
I've got everything I need, nothing, not a thing, nothing
Boy Burger
Such an amazing song and artist a true song of the masses 🖤
Emmanuel Hurtado
Lindísimo 🌹
bladolux
Dancing with my shadow to this shit...love it. Forever
Anton
she's so beautiful and I like her voice very much
Il Fumettaro Vetusto Channel™
Divina
Erica
One of my favorites 💖