i need a hug, i'm lonely
Embracing Solitude: Ilijah Red's Yearning for Connection in 'I Need a Hug'Lyrics
Some days, I'll be fine
Expressing that on some days, the speaker feels emotionally stable.
But when the sun comes down, I start to realize
Realization that feelings of loneliness intensify when the day turns to night.
That I'm sick of pretending to keep
Admission of exhaustion from pretending to be happy.
Laughing with my friends even though
Desire to maintain a facade of happiness with friends despite internal pain.
I'm hurting inside
Acknowledging inner emotional turmoil despite outwardly appearing joyful.
But oh, I swear
Commitment to trying to improve the emotional state.
I'll try to be better now
Reaffirmation of the intention to be better.
Somehow
Expressing hope for improvement, though the method is unspecified.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Directly stating the need for physical comfort and emotional support.
Come get me let's do something
Invitation to spend time together as a remedy for loneliness.
I'm sick of always staying home
Frustration with the routine of always staying at home.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Reiteration of the need for a hug due to loneliness.
Can I cry when I'm next to you?
Seeking permission to express vulnerability by crying in someone's presence.
Then I'll be okay
Believing that crying will lead to emotional relief and feeling better.
I'll be okay
Emphasizing the expectation of improvement after expressing emotions.
But it's not the same
Recognizing that even with improvement, things won't be the same as before.
Am I lying to myself just so I can go through the day?
Questioning whether self-deception is used to cope with the challenges of the day.
And I wanna know
Expressing a desire to understand the persistent negative emotions.
Why do I always feel this way?
Pondering the reasons for consistently feeling a certain way.
I just need you to come over
Directly expressing the need for someone's physical presence.
Let me cry right on your shoulder
Requesting emotional support by allowing vulnerability.
But oh, I swear
Reiterating the commitment to personal improvement.
I'm gonna be better now
Expressing hope for a positive change in the future.
Somehow
Remaining optimistic about personal growth.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Repetition of the need for a hug due to loneliness.
Come get me let's do something
Encouragement to spend time together as a solution to loneliness.
I'm sick of always staying home
Reiteration of frustration with always staying at home.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Restating the need for a hug as a remedy for loneliness.
Can I cry when I'm next to you?
Asking for permission to express vulnerability through crying.
Then I'll be okay
Belief that expressing emotions will lead to emotional well-being.
We can dance in my living room
Suggesting an activity, dancing, as a distraction from sadness.
Then I'll forget about crying
Anticipating that engaging in activities can alleviate the urge to cry.
Every time I lose control
Acknowledging difficulty in controlling emotions and thoughts.
Thinking things that I don't know
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about certain thoughts.
So let's go to my living room
Suggesting a change of environment to forget about sadness.
Let's forget about crying
Emphasizing the importance of distraction to overcome emotional struggles.
Every time we lose control
Repetition of the idea that distraction is crucial when facing challenges.
Thinking things that we don't know, so
Acknowledging shared struggles and the importance of distraction.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Reiterating the need for a hug as a solution to loneliness.
They say it's pathetic
Addressing the potential judgment of seeking comfort and acknowledging it.
But I'm just being honest, so
Defending honesty about emotional needs, even if perceived as pathetic.
I need a hug, I'm lonely
Repetition of the need for a hug as an honest expression of loneliness.
Can I cry when I'm
Seeking permission again to cry in the presence of someone close.
Right beside you
Expressing a desire to cry when in close proximity to someone.
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