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Used To Be Lonely
Whitney Lyrics
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Until you came along
I'm afraid you're letting go
'Cause the only life I've ever known
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
When long days knock you down
When cold winds turn me 'round
Take me out into the night
'Cause the only way to spend our time
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
The lyrics to Whitney's song "Used to Be Lonely" convey a sense of relief and joy that comes with finding someone to share life with after a period of chronic loneliness. The verse "Well it made no sense at all, until you came along" suggests that the singer's life didn't seem to have any meaning or purpose prior to meeting their partner. The line "I'm afraid you're letting go, 'cause the only life I've ever known" conveys the fear of losing their newfound purpose and meaning if their partner were to leave, highlighting the dependence and importance of their relationship.
The repeated chorus "Used to be lonely" emphasizes that the singer has truly moved past their loneliness, creating a stark contrast between their previous state of mind and their present happiness. The lines "When long days knock you down, when cold winds turn me 'round" acknowledge that life can still be difficult and challenging, but having someone to face those challenges with makes it bearable. The chorus is repeated again to further emphasize the transformative power of finding a meaningful connection.
Overall, the song highlights the profound impact that a relationship or connection with another person can have on one's life. The lyrics suggest that even those who have felt chronically lonely can find happiness and meaning with the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it made no sense at all
Life was meaningless and incomprehensible
Until you came along
I found purpose and direction upon meeting you
I'm afraid you're letting go
I fear the possibility of losing you
'Cause the only life I've ever known
You are the only person who has brought meaning to my life
Used to be lonely
I was once alone and unhappy
Lonely
My loneliness was a constant burden
When long days knock you down
During difficult times when you feel exhausted
When cold winds turn me 'round
When I'm feeling lost and directionless
Take me out into the night
Spending time together outside in the dark will help us feel better
'Cause the only way to spend our time
Being together is the best use of our time
Used to be lonely
I had no one to share my life with in the past
Lonely
The feeling of isolation and emptiness I experienced was overwhelming
Used to be lonely
My past was defined by the absence of meaningful human connection
Lonely
The pain of loneliness was a constant companion
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Julien A. Ehrlich, Macie Stewart, McMillen Scott Kakacek, Will Miller, Ziyad Arif Asrar
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Bythesea
Well it made no sense at all
Until you came along
I'm afraid you're letting go
'Cause the only life I've ever known
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
When long days knock you down
When cold winds turn me 'round
Take me out into the night
'Cause the only way to spend our time
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
Used to be lonely
Lonely
jootai
The guy that comes up with the guitar rifs is next level genius
Brad Goodall
The shot of the blank sky where the ride appears and then cuts to the same shot at night. Fantastic. Loved this.
Elias Valencia
My favorite was the fly crawling on the dinosaur's temple 1:46
cmdnrcks
That shot really took me by surprise.
michelle
00:43 - 00:45 is my favorite
Josh Manuel
favorite shot in the whole video!
Majora
this was the exact music i needed when i was going through extreme mental anguish in 2020. thank you for the bittersweet, tragic melodies, whitney 💖
TheRebelLion96
The title of this song is one of my ultimate goals right now! I would want nothing more than to find someone really special and say those words like I meant it, with a smile! With the added bonus of "...but not anymore." 😁
CHIA GoOnKeR
The problem is meaning it.
DARREN Goo
god im getting this overwhelming sense of simultaneous love and loss when the video switches from an empty daytime scene to a vibrant nighttime scene. im feeling nostalgia for memories that arent even mine, cherished evenings with someone who i love, who i actually dont even know. the video makes me feel like, for just a couple minutes, im living in someone else's life. and its such a beautiful feeling. damn, this is a fine video