Loner
The Beaches Lyrics

I can't pretend that I'm an easy riddle
I'm not someone who is easily understood or figured out.

It's easier to break their necks than to deal with how they feel
It's easier to dismiss people altogether than try to understand and deal with their emotions.

Guess it's my cover that locks my door
My exterior persona is what keeps me from opening up to others.

Or maybe my need for comfort that keeps me turning away more
Perhaps my need for comfort and familiarity is what prevents me from branching out and forming meaningful connections.

Maybe I'm gone
Perhaps I'm not fully present or engaged in life.

Maybe I'm a stoner
Maybe I use drugs as a way to escape my problems or cope with my struggles.

Maybe I'm a loner
Perhaps I prefer to be alone and have difficulty forming relationships with others.

Maybe I'm cross
Maybe I'm angry or agitated.

Maybe I'm lost
Perhaps I feel aimless or uncertain about my life.

Maybe I'm a loser
Perhaps I feel like a failure or like I don't measure up to others.

Maybe I'm a keener
Maybe I'm enthusiastic or eager about something in particular.

Ooh-ooh-ooh
This is a vocalization without a specific lyrical meaning.

All I need is a little attention
I crave validation and recognition from others.

I'm a bad influence, without looking for redemption
I know that my actions or behavior may be harmful to others, but I haven't yet sought to make amends or change my ways.

We'll get that silly little promise ring
This is a reference to making a commitment or promise to someone else.

Just listen to my voice, hear the siren army sing
The artist wants others to pay attention to them and the impact they have on others (represented by the reference to siren songs).

Maybe I'm gone
Perhaps I'm still not fully engaged in my life.

Maybe I'm a stoner
Perhaps I'm still using drugs as a coping mechanism.

Maybe I'm a loner
Perhaps I still struggle to form connections with others.

Maybe I'm cross
Perhaps I'm still feeling angry or frustrated.

Maybe I'm lost
Perhaps I'm still feeling aimless or unsure about my life.

Maybe I'm a loser
Perhaps I'm still struggling with feelings of inadequacy or failure.

Maybe I'm a keener
Perhaps I'm still passionate or enthusiastic about something in particular.

Maybe I'm gone
Perhaps the artist is still feeling disconnected or distant from their own experiences.

Maybe I'm gone
Still feeling disconnected or distant from life.

Maybe I'm a stoner
Still struggling with drug use.

Maybe I'm a loner
Still finding it difficult to form relationships with others.

Maybe I'm cross
Still feeling angry or agitated.

Maybe I'm lost
Still feeling lost or unsure about direction in life.

Maybe I'm a loser
Still struggling with feelings of falling short.

Maybe I'm a keener
Still passionate and enthusiastic about something specific.

Maybe I'm gone
The artist is still feeling disconnected and closed off.