Lonely Boy
Steve Draper 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 bleedin'
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 woah-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
Was I born to bleed
Any old time you keep me waiting
Waiting waiting
Oh Woah 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 woah-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
The lyrics of Steve Draper's song "Lonely Boy" speak of a complicated love relationship. The singer seems to be in a superior position than the person he loves and admits that it's evident. Still, he fell in love with her anyways. However, the following lines suggest that she broke his heart, but he doesn't mind the pain of bleeding. He's in love with her and is ready to wait for her no matter how long it takes, even if it means feeling lonely.
The next verse talks about how the person he loves has been neglected by her father, and even though the singer knew this, he still fell in love with her. He seems to be questioning whether he's destined to suffer for her and willingly wait for her. The last line repeats the chorus, emphasizing the singer's loneliness and how he's waiting for his beloved, who he has portrayed as keeping him waiting.
Overall, the song's lyrics depict a tale of unrequited love, where the singer is willing to endure the pain of being alone for the one he loves. He knows that he's not in an equal position as her, but his devotion is strong enough to persevere through the loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm so above you
I think I'm better than you.
And it's plain to see
It's obvious to everyone.
But I came to love you anyway
Despite this, I still fell in love with you.
So you tore my heart out
You hurt me deeply.
And I don't mind bleedin'
I can handle the emotional pain.
Any old time you keep me waiting
I'm willing to wait for you, even if it's a long time.
Oh Woah I got a love that keeps me waiting
I have a love that makes me wait and I accept it.
Oh Oh-Oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
Again, my love makes me wait.
I'm a lonely boy
I feel alone.
I'm a lonely boy
I feel alone.
Oh woah-oh I got a love that keeps me waiting
And my love continues to make me wait.
Well your mama kept you
Your mother raised you.
But your daddy left you
Your father abandoned you.
And I should've done you just the same
I should have also left you.
But I came to love you
But instead, I fell in love with you.
Was I born to bleed
Is it my fate to be hurt?
Any old time you keep me waiting
Again, I'm willing to wait for you.
Waiting waiting
I'm still waiting for you.
Writer(s): Daniel Auerbach, Brian Burton, Patrick Carney
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.