Lonely
Nodaway Lyrics
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I relay these words in my head
Instead of just following through
The things I′ve said
That I would not do in your bed
Shoot me down
It's been a long time since
And I know
It's been a long time since
You've run this way
I found what I needed to say
It feels so lonely now that
You put my heart in your cage
It feels so lonely now that
You put my heart out, out in the rain
You were the death of me, girl
And I mean what I′ve said
It feels so lonely now that
Why don′t you stay
It was just 4:00 AM
And I was playing hard to get
You asked me, "How do you feel?"
And little did you know
You spent your whole day in my head
Shoot me down
It's been a long time since
You′ve run this way
And I know
It's been a long time since
You′ve run this way
I found what I needed to say
It feels so lonely now that
You put my heart in your cage
It feels so lonely now that
You put my heart out, out in the rain
You were the death of me, girl
And I mean what I've said
It feels so lonely now that
She
Cries
Oh, she cries
When I cry
She
Cries
Oh, she cries
When I cry
You were the death of me, girl
It feels so lonely now that
You put my heart out, out in the rain
You were th e death of me, girl
And I mean what I′ve said
Ayyy, ayyy, ayyy, ayyy, ayyy
Why don't you stay
The lyrics to Nodaway's song "Lonely" depict a sense of longing, loneliness, and heartbreak. The singer of the song expresses their regret for not acting on their feelings and desires with the person they are addressing. Instead of directly communicating with this person, they replay their words in their head and regret not following through. The lyrics suggest that the singer had made promises or commitments that they failed to fulfill, specifically mentioning not doing certain things "in your bed." This implies a missed opportunity for intimacy or a deeper connection.
The chorus emphasizes the loneliness felt as a result of the other person's actions. The singer feels as if their heart has been placed in a cage, leading to a deep sense of isolation. They express that this person was the cause of their suffering, referring to them as the "death" of them. Despite the pain, the singer still wishes for this person to stay, indicating a lingering attachment or hope for reconciliation.
The bridge of the song introduces a new element, suggesting a shared emotional connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. It implies that when the singer cries, the other person cries too, emphasizing their mutual emotional investment in the failed relationship.
Overall, "Lonely" explores themes of missed opportunities, regret, loneliness, and the lingering emotions that accompany a brokenhearted state.
Line by Line Meaning
Instead of just calling you
Rather than directly reaching out to you
I relay these words in my head
I keep repeating these thoughts in my mind
Instead of just following through
Instead of actually fulfilling my promises
The things I've said
The things I've promised
That I would not do in your bed
That I promised not to do while being intimate with you
Shoot me down
Reject or dismiss me
It's been a long time since
It has been a significant amount of time since
You've run this way (you know)
You've shown this behavior or acted in this manner (you're aware)
And I know
And I am aware
I found what I needed to say
I discovered the words I needed to express
It feels so lonely now that
I feel extremely lonely now that
You put my heart in your cage
You have imprisoned my heart, restricting its freedom
You put my heart out, out in the rain
You exposed my vulnerable heart to the harshness and pain of the outside world
You were the death of me, girl
You were the cause of my demise, emotionally or metaphorically
And I mean what I've said
And I truly believe and stand by what I have expressed
Why don't you stay
Why don't you remain or continue to be with me
It was just 4:00 AM
It was in the early morning at 4:00 AM
And I was playing hard to get
And I was intentionally acting distant or uninterested
You asked me, 'How do you feel?'
You inquired about my emotional state
And little did you know
And you didn't realize
You spent your whole day in my head
You occupied my thoughts throughout the entire day
She cries
She sheds tears
Oh, she cries
Oh, she weeps
When I cry
When I am in tears
You were the death of me, girl
You were the cause of my downfall or pain, emotionally or metaphorically
Ayyy, ayyy, ayyy, ayyy, ayyy
Expressions of lament or sorrow
Why don't you stay
Why don't you remain or continue to be with me
Writer(s): Patrick Moten, Bobby Womack, Sandra Sully
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.