Released July 1997 on C… Read Full Bio ↴Written & produced by Sarah Cracknell & Ian Catt
Released July 1997 on Continental
Notes Co-writer, Ian Catt, said this in 2009: “Lonesome was one of the best things I did with Sarah, hearing it more widely than in Japan only would have been nice! I always imagined it ending up in a film. It's filmic, with the Everybody's Talkin' guitar.”
Lonesome
Saint Etienne Lyrics
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You said things should be better
For you and me
Hey Baby if you want to leave
I can come as will
(Cleaning?) and change of scene
Bare foot in this world
Didn't say good bye
And I feel so lonesome I could cry
I used to be so sure of you I didn't even try
Lost side of the things you do
For you and I
You left late this morning
Didn't say good bye
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
A way from home
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
I know you are happy
You told me your self
Hey maybe not exactly oh but I believe
You left late this morning
Didn't say good bye
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
Yeah I feel so lonesome, I could cry
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
The lyrics to Saint Etienne's song "Lonesome" speak of a broken relationship or the end of a romantic connection. The singer finds a letter from their significant other declaring that things should be better for the two of them. The singer, in turn, offers to let their lover leave and perhaps escape their current situation. However, despite this seemingly calm disposition, the singer admits that they feel "lonesome" and on the verge of tears. The lyrics suggest that the singer was once so confident in their relationship that they barely tried, but they may have become complacent and lost sight of the things that their significant other was doing for them.
The refrain "You left late this morning, didn't say goodbye, and I feel so lonesome, I could cry," reinforces the sadness and abandonment felt by the singer. The line "barefoot in this world" may imply a sense of vulnerability or being unprepared for the world without the support of their significant other. The lyrics suggest that there was some communication between the two parties, but it did not lead to a resolution or a sense of peace for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I just found your letter doesn't mean a thing
Receiving your letter didn't fulfill any of my hopes and expectations.
You said things should be better, for you and me
You expressed discontent and desire for improvement in our relationship.
Hey Baby if you want to leave, I can come as will (Cleaning?) and change of scene
If you want to end our relationship, I can take responsibility for the separation and suggest a fresh start.
Bare foot in this world
Feeling vulnerable and exposed in this uncertain world.
You left late this morning, didn't say good bye
You departed without a proper farewell, leaving me with unanswered questions and emotions.
And I feel so lonesome I could cry
The loneliness I feel is so overpowering that it makes me want to cry.
I used to be so sure of you I didn't even try
I had complete trust and faith in you to the extent that I didn't have to put any effort into our relationship.
Lost side of the things you do, for you and I
I failed to recognize and appreciate the contributions you made to our relationship, and neglected to reciprocate.
A way from home
Being away from home, physically or emotionally.
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
The intense feeling of loneliness is continuing to overwhelm me.
I know you are happy, you told me yourself
You informed me that you are content and satisfied with your circumstances.
Hey maybe not exactly oh but I believe
Perhaps your situation is not perfect, but I want to have faith in your words and trust that you are telling the truth.
Yeah I feel so lonesome, I could cry
The overwhelming feeling of loneliness persists, causing me distress and sadness.
And I feel so lonesome, I could cry
The repeated statement of intense loneliness emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotion, potentially reflecting deeper underlying issues in the relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN LESLIE CATT, SARAH CRACKNELL
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