Lonely
Noah Cyrus Lyrics
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I'm trying so hard at the back of the shelf
It's just the same every day
I'm writing these songs that will never get played
I get told what's wrong and what's right
I don't have a romantic life
And everyone's dying
So I keep on trying
Oh, can't someone help me
Oh, please someone help me
I don't care anyone, anything
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
Miss all my family
Oh, I don't care, anyone, anything
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
I'm spending more than I earn
Drink all the time to forget I'm not her
'Cause I go to parties sometimes
And I'll kiss a boy and pretend for the night
'Cause I don't know much about me
I'm still ashamed of who I used to be
So I try way too hard, but I still miss the mark to fit in
Fit in, oh
Help me
Oh, please someone help me
I don't care anyone, anything
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
I miss all my family
God, I don't care, anyone, anything
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
I don't care, anyone, anything
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
Noah Cyrus's song "Lonely" is a heartfelt and emotional song about feeling isolated, alone, and disconnected from the world around her. The opening lyrics "I'm slowly killing myself, I'm trying so hard at the back of the shelf" sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the struggle that she is going through. She feels unnoticed and ignored, and her songs go unheard. Noah talks about not having a romantic life, feeling lost and not knowing much about herself, being ashamed of who she used to be, and ultimately feeling lonely.
The chorus of "Lonely" is where Noah Cyrus's emotions come to a peak. She cries out for help, begging someone to help her with the pain she's carrying. She is so tired of being alone, and she misses her family terribly. She talks about spending more than she earns, drinking all the time to numb the pain of not being able to move on. Noah reveals that she will kiss a boy, pretending for the night to make her feel less alone.
The song is a raw representation of what people today are going through. This solo piece gives her fans insight into her world where she too can feel disconnected from the world around her. The song expresses the sadness of feeling alone and isolated while trying to be optimistic for others. The song can be interpreted in various ways but the message that she wants to convey is clear, that it is okay not to feel okay, and even if we don't have anyone, we always have ourselves.
Interpretation of music is subjective to the listener. I may interpret this song differently than you do. But the great thing about music is that it can connect people and create a shared experience where people can identify with each other's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm slowly killing myself
I am harming myself little by little
I'm trying so hard at the back of the shelf
I am putting a lot of effort into something that is not noticed
It's just the same every day
Every day feels repetitive and monotonous
I'm writing these songs that will never get played
I am creating music that will not be heard by anyone else
I get told what's wrong and what's right
People judge me and give me unsolicited advice on how I should behave and live my life
I don't have a romantic life
I am not experiencing love or affection from a significant other
And everyone's dying
People are passing away, and it's a reminder of our own mortality
So I keep on trying
I continue to work hard and strive for success despite the struggles
To make them proud before they are gone
I want to achieve something significant to make people proud of me while they are still alive
Oh, can't someone help me
I am asking for assistance or guidance from others
Oh, please someone help me
I am pleading with someone to offer their support or assistance
I don't care anyone, anything
I feel indifferent towards everything and anything around me
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
I am exhausted and unhappy with feeling alone and isolated
Miss all my family
I am yearning for the presence and support of my relatives
I'm spending more than I earn
I am surpassing my financial limits by spending too much money
Drink all the time to forget I'm not her
I am consuming alcohol regularly to numb the pain of a past relationship
'Cause I go to parties sometimes
I attend social gatherings occasionally
And I'll kiss a boy and pretend for the night
I will engage in physical intimacy with someone to avoid feeling alone for the evening
'Cause I don't know much about me
I have an unclear understanding of myself and my identity
I'm still ashamed of who I used to be
I feel guilty and embarrassed about past mistakes or decisions I have made
So I try way too hard, but I still miss the mark to fit in
I put a lot of effort into trying to fit in with those around me, but I am still feeling left out
I don't care, anyone, anything
I am still feeling indifferent towards everything and anything around me
'Cause I'm so sick of being so lonely
I am still exhausted and unhappy with feeling alone and isolated
God, I don't care, anyone, anything
I am appealing to a higher power for assistance because I feel disconnected from everything around me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Noah Cyrus, Roland Spreckley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@i.b.6913
“Writing these songs that will never get played” that hit hard, she’s so underrated
@joelleweetjewel9948
She's doing fine, though. Like, she got a head start in the music industry and she's making more than enough money to live solely off of her music. That's such a privilege. She's a good musician, but that line bugged me a little, knowing there are musicians far more talented than her who will never even get close to where she is now.
@alexisrose1143
@@joelleweetjewel9948 Honestly it's up for interpretation, but I read it as she's writing other songs and scrapping them before they can be heard. I really don't think she means she isn't getting enough recognition, because she does have songs that have blown up.
@joelleweetjewel9948
@@alexisrose1143 Ah, yeah, that would make sense
@rachaelmoniz7542
She has been living in her sisters shadow noone take her seriously but she is unbelievable good
@GeassKing0
There are many interpretations that can come from this. That line did hit deep. She's underrated and there are many other music artist that struggle to live even a sliver of her life. She's being successful but overall, who knows, this song may be a message not only for others but her. The music industry is rough, entertainment in general. Lots of contracts and policies. What if she hasn't sold her soul yet and creates clues in the music. People have done it before. Everything isn't always as it seems. Just an idea, not saying anything but an idea. Only, truly, she knows if she's okay or not. We can't really have the right to say she's okay. Maybe from our perspective but, that's a view, not her soul and how she really is. I'm sorry for the long comment, it's just, this has been something, among many things, that's on my heart and I relate with songs and stories that's I've made.
@zoefamera6160
It’s funny how you can patiently listen to your “friends” issues but they can’t do the same. This is starting to get old.
@maria.moysiadou
So true🤔
@raylaoliveira2588
I felt it
@survivourm.8064
Every friend that I’ve had