Not to be confused with Canadian rock and roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins
10 Kinds of Lonely
Ron Hawkins Lyrics
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With two kinds of problems in my life
Three kinds'a whiskey that could solve 'em
Four kinds of sleepless nights
But there were five kinds of clouds on the horizon
Six kinds of pain in my head
Seven little angels came a ridin'
With eight or nine kinds of different regret
And I'm ten kinds of lonely now
The lyrics to Ron Hawkins's song "10 Kinds of Lonely" showcase the many layers of pain and regret that one can experience in life. The song begins with the singer reflecting on his past and how he used to be "one kind of man" but had "two kinds of problems" in his life. Despite having three different types of whiskey that could solve his issues and four sleepless nights, there were still "five kinds of clouds on the horizon" and "six kinds of pain in [his] head."
However, the chorus reveals that the singer's current state is far worse than before as he's now "ten kinds of lonely." This suggests that while the singer may have had problems in the past, the pain he's currently feeling is of a different magnitude altogether. The verses also touch on the idea of regret, with "eight or nine kinds of different regret" being brought up. This could imply that the singer regrets many things in his life, from the whiskey he drank to the mistakes he's made.
Overall, "10 Kinds of Lonely" is a poignant exploration of the multifaceted nature of pain and regret. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has experienced various forms of suffering and is now at a point where they are overwhelmed by loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
I was one kind of man when I started
At the beginning, I had a certain identity and character
With two kinds of problems in my life
In my life, I faced two types of difficulties
Three kinds'a whiskey that could solve 'em
I had three choices of whiskey that could address my problems
Four kinds of sleepless nights
I have endured four different types of sleepless nights
But there were five kinds of clouds on the horizon
There were five ominous signs of trouble approaching
Six kinds of pain in my head
I have suffered six types of mental and emotional pain
Seven little angels came a ridin'
Seven small positive things offered me hope
With eight or nine kinds of different regret
I have been plagued by eight or nine different types of regret
And I'm ten kinds of lonely now
Presently, I am experiencing an intense loneliness that I cannot fully describe
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Written by: Ronald James Hawkins
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