I've Been Lonely Too Long
Embracing Love's Liberation: Breaking Free from Loneliness with The Rascals
Lyrics
I've been lonely too long
I have experienced prolonged loneliness.
I've been lonely too long
Reiteration of the enduring feeling of loneliness.
In the past, it's come and gone
Reflecting on past experiences of loneliness.
I feel like I can't go on without love
Expressing the difficulty of continuing without love.
I've been lonely too long (you been lonely too long)
Confirmation of the enduring loneliness (addressed to another).
I've been lonely too long (he been lonely)
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of prolonged loneliness.
As I look back
Reflecting on past struggles and searching for meaning.
I can see me lost and searching
Recognition of being lost and in search of something.
Now I find that I can choose, I'm free, oh, yeah
Realization of newfound freedom and the ability to choose.
So funny, I just have to laugh
Humorous acknowledgment of life's ironies.
All my troubles been torn in half
Expressing relief as troubles diminish.
I've been lonely, lonely too long
Reiteration of enduring loneliness, emphasizing its duration.
I've been lonely so long (he been lonely)
Confirmation of a prolonged period of loneliness.
Now look at me
Reflecting on personal growth and positive transformation.
Gliding through this world of beauty
Enjoying and appreciating the beauty in life.
Everything I do brings ecstasy, oh, yeah
Feeling ecstatic about choices and experiences.
No wonder I could die
Experiencing elevated emotions, possibly joy or love.
I feel like I'm 'bout ten miles high
Sensationalizing the feeling of elation, akin to soaring.
I've been lonely too long (you been lonely too long)
Reiteration of past loneliness, directed towards another person.
Lonely too long (he been lonely)
Affirming the enduring nature of personal loneliness.
Found myself somebody (he been lonely)
Finding companionship with someone new.
Don't have to be alone no more (he been lonely)
Emphasizing the end of being alone with the newfound relationship.
'Cause I've been lonely so long (he been lonely)
Reiteration of the past duration of loneliness.
Don't have to be alone no more, no more (he been lonely)
Acknowledging the end of solitude with a sense of finality.
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