1. The Epics from Eat London, United Kingdom, were initially known as The 4 Zodiacs and were led by singer and lead guitarist, Vic Elmes. Their début 45 combined a cover of Jackie DeShannon's 'There's Just No Pleasing You' with 'My Little Girl' (April 1965), the first of the band's two singles for Pye Records.
Lonely
The Epics Lyrics
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When you feel that need
To make it all alone,
Remember no one is thinking of,
Going alone
Just ask the lonely
Of losing a love, you can never regain
Just ask the lonely
Just ask the lonely
The young and foolish laugh at love (Woo hoo)
So they run away (Woo hoo hoo hoo)
Confident and sure that fate (Woo hoo)
Will bring another love their way
(Ah) But ask the lonely
(Ah) How vainly a heart can yearn,
(Ah) For losing a love that will never return
Just ask the lonely
Just ask the lonely
They'll tell you
Ooh, Woo hoo hoo hoo ooh
(Ah) They'll tell you a story of sadness,
(Ah) A story too hard to believe
Ah, they'll tell you the loneliest one is me
Just ask the lonely
Just ask the lonely
Ask me
I'm the loneliest one you'll see
Just ask the lonely
In The Epics's song Lonely, the lyrics describe the pain and hurt of losing a loved one and being left alone. The opening line, "Just ask the lonely," is a plea to those feeling isolated and in need of comfort to seek solace in the experiences of others. The following lines explain that no one truly wants to be alone, but sometimes it feels like there is no other option. The chorus repeats the title phrase twice, emphasizing the importance of seeking the guidance and advice of those who have experienced similar heartbreak.
The second verse contrasts the naivete of young love with the harsh reality of lost love. The "young and foolish" might believe in the fleeting nature of romance, and be confident in finding new love when one relationship ends. However, the chorus returns to the message that the pain of truly losing a love is something only the lonely can understand. The final verse is a personal confession - the singer admits to being the "loneliest one you'll see" and urges others to ask them for insight into the pain of heartbreak.
Overall, The Epics's song Lonely is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the human need for connection. The lyrics reach out to anyone who has felt lonely or lost, and offer validation and understanding for their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Just ask the lonely
The lonely are the ones who understand the pain of loneliness and can relate
When you feel that need
When you feel the urge to be alone
To make it all alone,
To cope on your own
Remember no one is thinking of,
Remember that no one cares about your struggles
Going alone
Going through things without anyone's help or support
They know the hurt and pain,
The lonely have experienced the emotional agony of losing someone they love
Of losing a love, you can never regain
The feeling of losing someone you cannot ever recover or replace
The young and foolish laugh at love (Woo hoo)
Many young and naive people make fun of love and the idea of needing someone
So they run away (Woo hoo hoo hoo)
These people avoid love and relationships
Confident and sure that fate (Woo hoo)
They have absolute faith that fate will bring them someone else to love
Will bring another love their way
They believe that they will fall in love again easily
How vainly a heart can yearn,
How painfully a heart can long for something/someone they've lost
For losing a love that will never return
To long for someone that they cannot get back
They'll tell you a story of sadness,
The lonely will share their stories of sadness and pain to help others understand what they're going through
A story too hard to believe
Their stories may be too difficult for others to accept
Ah, they'll tell you the loneliest one is me
The lonely will confess that they, themselves, are the loneliest of all
Ask me
Consult the artist, who is the loneliest of all
I'm the loneliest one you'll see
The singer is the most lonely person one could meet
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John L Friga, Stephen Ray Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Suiden Vasquez
Linda melodía 🇻🇪
Velvet Star
Charming song❤❤❤ Thank you, Mr. Doo Wop 💖
Mr.DooWop
Your welcome!
arizona doowopper
doo wop by anthony gribin says this is from 1958. It sure sounds like it is but frankly it doesnt matter the year. this is plain out and out awesome. It's a great post. thanks
DooWopBabyT
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Mr.DooWop
Glad you like it!
Alan Bellaro
Keep them coming! Doo wops forever. Period!!!!!!!!
Gregory Coates
Beautiful song !
Glenn Murray.
Thank you.Great music 🎵🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸💎
Michele Valeri
♥️🎶🎶🪄Beautiful 🎶♥️