Lyrics
Lonely boys and you lonely girls
Lonely boys and girls are addressed.
Here at the end of the lonely world
Reference to the end of a lonely world, suggesting a challenging or isolating environment.
You're finding out
Realization or discovery of something.
If there's someone to cry about
Questioning the availability of someone to share sorrows with.
Lonely girls and you lonely boys
Lonely girls and boys playing alone with their toys.
Playing alone with your lonely toys
Emphasizing the solitary nature of playtime.
Well don't be blue
Encouragement not to feel sad.
If there's no one to play with you
Suggesting coping with solitude when there's no one to play with.
Get a grip on yourself you know you should
Encouragement to regain control of one's emotions or situation.
I got a grip on myself and it feels good
Personal assertion of having control and feeling positive about it.
Get a grip on yourself take my advice
Encouraging others to take control of their situations.
I got a grip on myself and it feels nice
Reiteration of personal control and the positive feeling associated with it.
When the lights come on and the party's through
Reference to the end of a party, where some are left without companionship.
There are always a few with nobody to do
Highlighting individuals left without partners after the party.
Well now don't despair
Advice not to lose hope, with the expectation of a better future.
You'll eventually get there
Assurance that one will eventually find companionship.
And meanwhile all of you lonely ones
Addressing all lonely individuals.
Here's what to do while you wait for the sun
Suggesting activities to pass the time while waiting for a better situation.
To rise above
Reference to the loneliest form of love.
The loneliest kind of love
Encouraging resilience in the face of lonely love.
Get a grip on yourself you know you should
Reiteration of the advice to regain control of oneself.
I got a grip on myself and it feels good
Personal assertion of having control and feeling positive about it (repeated).
Get a grip on yourself take my advice
Encouraging others to take control of their situations (repeated).
I got a grip on myself and it feels nice
Reiteration of personal control and the positive feeling associated with it (repeated).
And it feels nice
Further emphasis on the positive feeling derived from self-control.
And it feels nice 4x
Repeated emphasis on the positive feeling associated with self-control.
If you're looking for someone to get a grip on you
Suggesting the need to take control of oneself before seeking control from others.
First you gotta get a grip on yourself it's true
Affirmation that getting a grip on oneself is a prerequisite for others to do the same.
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