In My Room
The Factotums Lyrics


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Every single time you take me out with you
You always flirt around with someone new
But I never criticize the tearful things you do
'Cause I'm so afraid of losing you

But in my lonely room, tears I don't have to hide
'Cause I just lock my door and let myself go
And lay right down and cry

Every place we go, people are whispering
About your flirting ways, & it hurts me so to hear
But in the public's eye I just push behind all my hurt inside
And pretend i don't mind

But in my lonely room, tears I don't have to hide
In my lonely lonely lonely lonely room
I push my pride aside and lay right down & cry




In my lonely room, in my lonely room
Let myself go, lay right down and cry

Overall Meaning

The Factotums's song In My Lonely Room is a poignant expression of heartbreak and emotional turmoil. The entire song revolves around the singer's feelings towards their partner's infidelity and the emotional toll it takes on them. Throughout the verses, the singer reveals that they know their partner is flirting with someone new every time they go out together, but they don't say anything because they're afraid of losing them. This fear is palpable, and the listener can sense how deeply the singer cares for their partner.


However, the chorus of the song is where the true emotional intensity is revealed. In a beautifully written verse, the singer sings "But in my lonely room, tears I don't have to hide / 'Cause I just lock my door and let myself go / And lay right down and cry." Here, the listener can sense the singer's vulnerability and the weight of their heartbreak. The imagery used in the lyrics is incredibly powerful, and the emotions conveyed are universal- anyone who has gone through heartbreak can relate to the intense pain and loneliness that the singer feels.


Overall, In My Lonely Room is a deeply personal and moving song that perfectly captures the raw emotion that comes with heartbreak. The Factotums's lyrics and melody work in tandem to create a haunting and beautiful song that will resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Every single time you take me out with you
Whenever we go out together


You always flirt around with someone new
You seem to flirt with different people each time


But I never criticize the tearful things you do
I don't say anything when you make me upset


'Cause I'm so afraid of losing you
I'm scared that if I speak up, you might leave me


But in my lonely room, tears I don't have to hide
When I'm alone, I can cry freely without needing to hide my emotions


'Cause I just lock my door and let myself go
I close my door and allow myself to feel my emotions without holding back


And lay right down and cry
I lay in bed and cry


Every place we go, people are whispering
Everywhere we go, others are talking about us


About your flirting ways, & it hurts me so to hear
They talk about how you flirt with others, and it pains me to hear it


But in the public's eye I just push behind all my hurt inside
When we're around other people, I hide the pain I feel inside


And pretend I don't mind
I act like it doesn't bother me


In my lonely lonely lonely lonely room
I feel the loneliest when I'm by myself


I push my pride aside and lay right down & cry
I let go of my ego and allow myself to cry


In my lonely room, in my lonely room
In the isolation of my own space


Let myself go, lay right down and cry
I allow myself to let go and cry




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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