Lyrics
We are lonely
We are experiencing loneliness.
Don't have many of much
We lack many things or have few possessions.
As the earth starts rolling
The Earth is in motion.
From the sun to the stars
Describes the movement from the sun to the stars.
And the footpath shadows hide from
Footpath shadows avoid oncoming cars.
Oncoming cars
Describes a sense of isolation or avoidance.
And the air starts cooling
The air is cooling down.
Though we willed for it to not
Despite the desire, the cooling is happening.
Don't lean on my shoulder again
Request not to seek comfort or support.
Don't hold my arm tight
Asking not to hold tightly.
Maybe if you weren't so lucky
Suggesting the person is fortunate or privileged.
Honey, I'd find you a place in my life
Expressing willingness to include the person if not for their luck.
But tonight's just not your night
Emphasizing that tonight is not suitable for inclusion.
We are lonely
Reiterating the feeling of loneliness.
We're not intertwined
Stating that they are not closely connected.
The mood is formal
Describing a formal mood.
And the company's polite
Polite company without deeper connection.
We've got so much more than that on which others survive
Comparing their situation to others who survive on less.
There's no need to mourn it
Encouraging not to mourn their situation.
There's no need to cry
Discouraging unnecessary crying.
So don't lament the end of the world
Advising against lamenting or dramatizing the end of the world.
Don't dramatise
Reinforcing the need to avoid exaggeration.
Maybe if you weren't so lucky
Repeating the theme of the person's luck affecting inclusion.
Honey, I'd find you a place in my life
Reiterating that tonight is not the right time for inclusion.
But tonight's just not your night
Emphasizing the unsuitability of tonight for connection.
We are lonely
Restating the feeling of loneliness.
And it's all a joke
Suggesting that loneliness is perceived as a joke.
They'll laugh at your clothing
Anticipating ridicule for clothing choices.
They'll laugh at your walk
Anticipating ridicule for walking style.
And you'll laugh right back
Expecting reciprocal laughter in response.
'Cause when they laugh, they snort
Describing a reaction to laughter involving snorting.
You won't need my laughter
Asserting that the person won't need laughter or support.
You won't need my support
Reinforcing independence from support.
So don't call my number again
Requesting not to contact for support or advice.
Don't ask for my advice
Asking not to seek guidance.
Maybe if you weren't so lucky
Reiterating that inclusion depends on luck.
Honey, I'd find you a place in my life
Stating that tonight is not the right time for inclusion.
But tonight's just not your night
Reiterating the unsuitability of tonight for connection.
Tonight's just not your night
Repeating that tonight is not suitable for the person.
Tonight's just not your night
Concluding that tonight is not the person's night for inclusion.
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