Angela Diver: Bass, Violin, Voca… Read Full Bio ↴Joan Diver: Drums, Bodhran, Lead Vocals
Angela Diver: Bass, Violin, Vocals
Gráinne Diver: Guitars, Vocals
Marie Thérèse Diver: Keyboard, Accordion, Vocals
The Screaming Orphans are the four Diver sisters from Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland. They have carved a great reputation of being a captivating and entertaining live band in Europe and America combining their own original pop/rock music with the Céilí tradition style of music that was inherited from their family roots. From an early age, the Diver sisters performed with their mother Kathleen Fitzgerald (a well-known céilí singer in Ireland) and when they hit their teenage years, they formed their own pop/rock band, the Screaming Orphans, which led to a signing by Warner Music UK.
As the Screaming Orphans, the band first came to prominence when Sinéad O’Connor asked them to tour with her as her back up vocalists and opening act. The band has gone on to tour and play extensively across America and Europe. Their musical reputation has led to collaborations on recordings with Baaba Maal, Afro Celt Sound System, Peter Gabriel and Joni Mitchell.
While the sisters can never forget their roots, the Screaming Orphans rich repertoire of their original pop/rock songs with catchy melodies has absorbed many influences over the years. Their wide and varied sound has been compared to such artists as ABBA, the Cranberries and The Chieftains. The band is also renowned for their trademark spine-tingling four part harmony.
As of this year, the band has released 10 albums of both original pop/rock and traditional Irish music. The Screaming Orphans split their time between New York City and Donegal, Ireland.
More information: www.screamingorphans.com
Contact: bookings@thescreamingorphans.com
Lonely Boy
Screaming Orphans Lyrics
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And it's plain to see
But I came to love you anyway
So you tore my heart out
And I don't mind bleeding
Any old time to keep me waiting
Waiting, waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Well your mama kept you but your daddy left you
And I should've done you just the same
But I came to love you
And I want to flee
Any old time you keep me waiting
Waiting, waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
The lyrics to Screaming Orphans' "Lonely Boy" describe a situation where the singer is in love with someone who he believes is beneath him in terms of social status or class. However, despite this, he still loves this person and is willing to accept them for who they are. The person he loves, however, ends up hurting him by tearing his heart out, but he does not mind the pain because he loves them so much. The line "Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting" could be interpreted as the singer waiting for the person he loves to come back to him, no matter how long it takes.
The second verse goes on to describe how the person he loves comes from a broken home, and although he should treat them with caution, he still loves them deeply. The singer again repeats, "Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting" to emphasize that he is willing to wait for this person and love them even if it hurts. The chorus is repeated again, with the vocalist stating, "I'm a lonely boy" to imply that despite being in love, he still feels lonely and unfulfilled.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is deeply in love with someone who may not be the best for him. Despite this, he is willing to wait and love them no matter what, even if it means feeling lonely and broken-hearted.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm so above you
I feel superior to you.
And it's plain to see
It is obvious.
But I came to love you anyway
Despite our differences, I fell in love with you.
So you tore my heart out
You hurt me badly.
And I don't mind bleeding
I am willing to suffer for love.
Any old time to keep me waiting
You make me wait, and I will endure it any time.
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I am in love and willing to wait for you.
I'm a lonely boy
I feel alone.
Well your mama kept you but your daddy left you
Your mother raised you, but your father abandoned you.
And I should've done you just the same
I should have abandoned you too, but I didn't.
But I came to love you
I fell in love with you.
And I want to flee
I feel the urge to run away from this relationship.
Any old time you keep me waiting
You make me wait and I am willing to bear it.
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I am in love and willing to wait for you.
I'm a lonely boy
I feel alone.
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I am in love and willing to wait for you.
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I am in love and willing to wait for you.
I'm a lonely boy
I feel alone.
Oh, oh-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
I am in love and willing to wait for you.
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dunecollective
Love it...proud of ye all..lovely message conveyed ..nice one
@TheeRuddster
Hi Ladies, I loved the video!! I hope to see you all in October. All the best, Ruddy
@B47Fan
Neat! Love the ending...
@carlosteacher1
Vi-me a tocar com os "Os Burricos"; se deixar crescer a barda, ficarei algo como o "jovem" da filmagem. Obrigado Vasco pela tua arte.
@ianolmstead3752
Hoping to see them out again next summer
@bernadettemcgrathgorman6005
Love it ☘❤️
@drumminsmilindave
Love the song. You girls are so fine, you really didn't need a video. Voted for you also; hope you win.
@brandongnemi
Such a sweet music video, love the ire escape at the end. Such great metaphors! Lyrics and tones are splendid love this song live the voices are allowed to go farther on stage.
@-jank-willson
what metaphors? What's the deeper meaning behind this song?
@jakeystrummer
ROCK ON GIRLS! Love the tune. Not sure if you remember me, but I'm the one who wrote the article on y'all when you came to play at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. Hope you can make it back to Illinois someday! All the best!