Lonely
UNKLE/Richard Ashcroft Lyrics
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God knows you're lonely souls
God knows you're lonely souls
Yeah, yeah
I believe there's a time and a place
To let your mind drift and get out of this place
I believe there's a day and a place
There's no secret to living (There's no secret to living)
Just keep on walking
There's no secret to dying (There's no secret to dying)
Just keep on flying.
I'm gonna die in a place that don't know my name
I'm gonna die in a space that don't hold my fame.
God knows you're lonely souls
God knows you're lonely souls.
I believe there's a time when the cord of life
Should be cut, my friends (Cut the cord, my friend)
I believe there's a time when the cord can be cut
And this vision ends (Let this vision end).
But I'm gonna die in a place that don't know my name
And I'm gonna cry in a space that don't hold my fame.
Walking in the cold
Just keep on flying
There'll be a searchlight
On the mountain high
God knows you're lonely souls
God knows you're lonely souls
God knows you're lonely souls
God knows you're lonely souls
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm a lonely soul.
I'm gonna die in a place that don't know my name
I'm gonna die in a place that don't know my name.
God knows you are lonely souls
Lonely souls
Lonely souls
Lonely souls
I'm a lonely soul.
So long, little chapel
Pack up your light
Pack up your light
Say goodbye to the holy water life
Ohhh...
Ahhh...
The lyrics to UNKLE/Richard Ashcroft's song "Lonely Soul" depict a sense of alienation and solitude, which stems from the recognition that our lives are transient and we all will ultimately perish. The opening line- "God knows you're lonely souls," acknowledges the existential loneliness felt by individuals who have yet to find companionship or a sense of purpose in their lives. The lyrics suggest that one can find solace and meaning in embracing the temporality of our lives, and fully experiencing the moments we have. When we understand that there is "no secret to living" and "no secret to dying," we are encouraged to focus on the present moment and find beauty in the journey.
Richard Ashcroft touches on the inevitability of death in this song, stating that he will "die in a place that don't know my name" and emphasizing that he will "cry in a space that don't hold my fame." These lyrics illustrate his recognition that fame and man-made markers of success are ultimately meaningless. The song ends on a hopeful note- that despite our existential angst and loneliness, there will always be a "searchlight on the mountain high," which could symbolize a beacon of hope or a higher power offering comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
God knows you're lonely souls
Acknowledging the emotional pain and loneliness that people feel.
I believe there's a time and a place
To let your mind drift and get out of this place
There are moments in life where one needs to detach from their surroundings and just be with their thoughts.
There's no secret to living (There's no secret to living)
Just keep on walking
There's no secret to dying (There's no secret to dying)
Just keep on flying.
Life and death are both natural processes that should be accepted and approached with a positive attitude.
I'm gonna die in a place that don't know my name
I'm gonna die in a space that don't hold my fame.
The artist is okay with dying in an unknown place, devoid of any personal fame or prestige.
I believe there's a time when the cord of life
Should be cut, my friends (Cut the cord, my friend)
I believe there's a time when the cord can be cut
And this vision ends (Let this vision end).
Death is a natural conclusion to life and one should accept that there is a time to let go.
God knows you're lonely souls
Lonely souls
Lonely souls
Lonely souls
Reiterating that humans experience loneliness and sorrow--a commonality that connects us.
So long, little chapel
Pack up your light
Pack up your light
Say goodbye to the holy water life
The singer is ready to depart from a place of worship and enter a new chapter of their life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSH PAUL DAVIS, WIL MALONE, RICHARD ASHCROFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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