REACHING OUT
Queen and Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone
Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me?
The lyrics to Queen and Paul Rodgers's song Reaching Out points to the fact that at times we can feel isolated and lonely despite being surrounded by people. The singer admits to having become hard to reach and alone for a long time. The chorus reveals that he is looking for someone just as someone may be looking for him. People all have their private world and moments when they need to be alone, but it is also important to reach out to others and be reached out to. Through the lyrics, the artist is pointing out the importance of communication and connection in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been hard to reach
Recently I have been difficult to get in touch with or communicate with.
I've been too long on my own
I have been alone for too long.
Everybody has a private world
Each person has their own personal space or way of being alone.
Where they can be alone
Where they can be with themselves, as alone is not always bad.
Are you calling me?
Are you trying to contact me through a call?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you making an effort to reach out to me?
Are you reaching out for me?
Are you actively trying to connect with me?
Like I'm reaching out for you
As I am trying to reach out to you, are you trying to reach out to me in return?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL, DON BLACK
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