Heartbreak Hotel
Loneliness Unveiled: Heartbreak Hotel's Haunting Tale
Lyrics
Well, since my baby left me
Expressing the speaker's emotional state after their partner left.
Well, I found a new place to dwell
The speaker has found a new place to live since the breakup.
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
Describing the location of the new dwelling at the end of Lonely Street.
At Heartbreak Hotel
Referring to the new residence as Heartbreak Hotel.
Where I'll be--where I get so lonely, baby
Expressing the loneliness the speaker feels at Heartbreak Hotel.
Well, I'm so lonely
Reiterating the intense loneliness the speaker experiences.
I get so lonely, I could die
Emphasizing the severity of the speaker's loneliness, suggesting it feels life-threatening.
Although it's always crowded
Despite the crowd at Heartbreak Hotel, there is still space for those with broken hearts.
You still can find some room
Highlighting the availability of space for sorrowful lovers.
For broken-hearted lovers
Describing the purpose of Heartbreak Hotel as a place for heartbroken individuals to cry.
To cry there in the gloom
Suggesting a dim and sad atmosphere at Heartbreak Hotel.
And be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
Continuing to emphasize the loneliness experienced by those at Heartbreak Hotel.
Well, they're so lonely
Repeating the theme of intense loneliness.
They'll be so lonely, they could die
Stating that the occupants of Heartbreak Hotel feel lonely to the point of potential death.
Well, the bellhop's tears keep flowin'
Depicting the sorrowful emotions of the bellhop through tears.
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
Describing the desk clerk's attire in mourning, suggesting a pervasive sense of loss.
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
Indicating a long duration of stay on Lonely Street for some individuals.
Well, they'll never, they'll never get back
Suggesting a permanent separation for those on Lonely Street.
And they'll be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
Reiterating the extreme loneliness experienced by individuals on Lonely Street.
Well, they're so lonely
Emphasizing the ongoing and profound loneliness of those on Lonely Street.
They'll be so lonely, they could die
Stating the intensity of loneliness to the point of potential death for those on Lonely Street.
Well now, if your baby leaves you
If someone's partner leaves them, they should visit Heartbreak Hotel.
And you have a sad tale to tell
Encouraging sharing of sad stories for those who have experienced heartbreak.
Just take a walk down Lonely Street
Directing individuals to take a walk to Heartbreak Hotel on Lonely Street.
To Heartbreak Hotel
Reiterating the location of Heartbreak Hotel as a response to a breakup.
And you will be, you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Assuring that visitors to Heartbreak Hotel will experience loneliness.
You'll be so lonely
Repeating the theme of intense loneliness for visitors to Heartbreak Hotel.
You'll be so lonely, you could die
Stating that visitors to Heartbreak Hotel may feel lonely to the point of potential death.
Well, though it's always crowded
Despite the crowded nature of Heartbreak Hotel, space is available for those with broken hearts.
You still can find some room
Reiterating the availability of space for sorrowful lovers.
For broken-hearted lovers
Describing the purpose of Heartbreak Hotel as a place for heartbroken individuals to cry.
To cry there in the gloom
Suggesting a dim and sad atmosphere at Heartbreak Hotel.
And they'll be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
Continuing to emphasize the loneliness experienced by those at Heartbreak Hotel.
They'll be so lonely
Repeating the theme of intense loneliness.
They'll be so lonely, they could die
Stating that the occupants of Heartbreak Hotel feel lonely to the point of potential death.
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