The song was covered in 1971 by Billy "Crash" Craddock, which was released on the album Knock Three Times. Donny Osmond had a 1972 single revival of the song, charting as the flip of his hit single, "Why".
Lonely Boy
Paul Anka Lyrics
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Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Someone, yes, someone to love
Someone to kiss
Someone to hold
At a moment like this
I'd like to hear
Somebody say
"I'll give you my love
Each night and day"
I'm just a lonely boy
Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Somebody, somebody, somebody, please
Send her to me
I'll make her happy
Just wait and see
I've prayed so hard
To the heavens above
That I might find
Someone to love
I'm just a lonely boy
Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
Paul Anka's "Lonely Boy" is a touching song about the universal human experience of loneliness and longing for love. The song's lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and yearning, as the singer describes his feeling of being alone, even though he has everything he could think of. He is looking for someone to love and care for him, someone to kiss, and hold, to share his life with. The chorus repeats the plaintive plea for someone to send him a lover who will make him happy, and he prays to the heavens above for this to happen.
The song is a powerful reflection on the condition of solitude, conveying a deep sense of emotion that resonates with many people. It speaks to those who long for emotional connection and meaningful relationships, and the hope of finding that special someone who will fill the void inside. Anka's poignant lyrics are delivered with sincerity, and his emotion-soaked voice adds to the song's poignant message.
The song was written by Paul Anka in 1959, and it became a number one hit both in the United States and Canada. It was part of Anka's second studio album, "Anka." The song's popularity has endured over the years and has been covered by many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and Tom Jones. It continues to be celebrated as one of the greatest classic pop songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a lonely boy
I am devoid of companionship and feel isolated from others
Lonely and blue
I feel both isolated and downhearted
I'm all alone
There is no one around me
With nothin' to do
I do not have any activities or people to interact with
I've got everything
I possess material possessions and worldly goods
You could think of
I have every possible thing one can imagine
But all I want
Despite having all those things, what i truly desire is something else
Is someone to love
I yearn for affection and companionship from another person
Someone, yes, someone to love
A specific person is not required, anyone who reciprocates love would suffice
Someone to kiss
I want to share intimate moments with someone I love
Someone to hold
I wish to feel the embrace of a person who genuinely cares for me
At a moment like this
During this time of loneliness
I'd like to hear
It would be both comforting and fulfilling
Somebody say
Someone vocalizing the sentiment
"I'll give you my love
"I am willing to share my affection with you
Each night and day"
I will always be here for you, relentlessly displaying my love and care
Somebody, somebody, somebody, please
I beg and plead for anyone to come into my life
Send her to me
It is up to fate to introduce me to the person that will fill my life with happiness
I'll make her happy
I will do everything in my power to ensure her joy and contentment
Just wait and see
Time will prove my promise to be true
I've prayed so hard
I have desperately desired this for a long time
To the heavens above
I placed all my faith and hope on someone greater than myself
That I might find
Asking for divine intervention to grant my plea
Someone to love
The only desire I have is finding solace in a loving relationship
I'm just a lonely boy
My current state is one of isolation and sadness
Lonely and blue
I feel abandoned and downhearted
I'm all alone
There is no one in proximity to comfort me
With nothin' to do
I do not have an outlet to redirect my emotions
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Written by: Paul Anka
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mihail jurkovic
Lonely Boy
Paul Anka
I'm just a lonely boy
Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Someone, yes, someone to love
Someone to kiss
Someone to hold
At a moment like this
I'd like to hear
Somebody say
"I'll give you my love
Each night and day"
I'm just a lonely boy
Lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Somebody, somebody,…
Doug Smith
I used to sing this in the shower when I was 15. I'll have to try it again now that I'm 80. This music ran throuh our veins back then!
Edward Anthony
Just saw him live at Westbury last Saturday & he still sounds the same at age 82!
Alex Song
This song never gets old. Nothing Paul Anka sings ever gets old
Unanswered Questions
Agreed
brupic
his songs might not, but he is.....ottawa boy made good.
Jessie Garay
My dad's favorite to sing with his guitar when he was living.
Alex Nesrallah
@brupic He's a cousin of mine. Bayswater Avenue!
brupic
@Alex Nesrallah i was 71 when i commented. 73 now. time marches on....are you in you in touch with him at all. if i remember correctly he had some beef with ottawa and didn't go back for years.
veronica salazar
Canciones con sentido hermosas , preciosa voz de paul anka
Persephone Gonzales
I'm 16 and my grandparents always played their oldies in the car. This one is my favorite