Lonely Heart
The Jackson 5 and Johnny feat. Michael Jackson Lyrics
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And it sailed back out to sea again
Now there's the sail on the horizon
And now I wait until your ship comes in
And I'll be waiting in the port of lonely hearts
Watchin' for your topsail on the sea
Prayin' that my ship of love will come
I'll brave the storm until you're with me
'Cause the wind and rain can't change a love that's true
I'll be alone until you anchor
And then I'll leave this lonely port with you
Till then I'm waiting in the port of lonely hearts
Watchin' for your topsail on the sea
Prayin' that my ship of love will come
To the port of lonely hearts where I will be
In "Lonely Heart," The Jackson 5 and Johnny feat. Michael Jackson sing about waiting for a lost love to return. The lyrics describe the singer's desire for their love to come back, and the hope they hold that they will be reunited. The first verse talks about a ship that came in empty and left again, leaving the singer waiting for the return of their love. The second verse expresses the longing for the love to return, even in the midst of storms and difficult times. The listener can feel the sense of loneliness and longing as the singer waits for their loved one to return. The chorus affirms the singer's commitment to waiting, praying that their "ship of love" will come to the "port of lonely hearts," where they will be waiting.
The song is a beautiful depiction of heartache and hope, and Michael Jackson's voice adds depth and emotion to the lyrics. The song captures the essence of aching for a lost love and the determination to wait until that person returns. The use of nautical imagery underscores the idea of waiting and hoping for someone to return, and the chorus is a powerful reminder that love can conquer all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
A ship came in but it was empty
A possible chance for a relationship came but unfortunately it didn't work out.
And it sailed back out to sea again
The opportunity for a relationship has gone away without fulfilling the desire.
Now there's the sail on the horizon
The hope for finding love is still alive and there might be a chance again.
And now I wait until your ship comes in
The person is patiently waiting for their true love to arrive and be with them forever.
And I'll be waiting in the port of lonely hearts
The person is waiting alone for the arrival of their love in the harbor of lonely hearts.
Watchin' for your topsail on the sea
The person is carefully looking out for the arrival of their ship and partner on the horizon.
Prayin' that my ship of love will come
The person is hoping and praying that their beloved will come to them and fulfill their love.
To the port of lonely hearts where I will be
The person will be patiently waiting for their love in the harbors of loneliness until they come together.
I'll brave the storm until you're with me
The person is willing to face any difficulties that come their way until they are with their love at last.
'Cause the wind and rain can't change a love that's true
The person believes that no matter what obstacles come their way, their love will stand strong.
I'll be alone until you anchor
The person will remain lonely until their love comes to stay with them and anchors in their heart.
And then I'll leave this lonely port with you
Once their love has arrived and settled, the person will leave the harbor of loneliness and stay with them forever.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY CASH
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