So Lonely
Embracing Solitude: Tim Buckley's So Lonely Unveils the Isolation of a Forgotten Town
Lyrics
Oh, I don't get no letters
Expressing a lack of received letters.
Nobody calls
Emphasizing the absence of phone calls.
Nobody comes 'round here no more
Noticing a decline in social visits to the speaker's location.
No pretty ladies
Highlighting the absence of attractive women.
Nor pretty boys
Highlighting the absence of attractive men.
Nobody comes 'round my door no more
Emphasizing the isolation with no one coming to the speaker's door.
It's just lonely, yeah
Describing the feeling of loneliness.
Mama you don't know
Suggesting that the speaker's mother is unaware of the loneliness.
It's just lonely, yeah
Reiterating the sense of loneliness.
Mama you don't know
Reiterating that the speaker's mother is unaware of the loneliness.
Cops treat ya dirty
Indicating mistreatment by the police and unkindness from children.
And the children treat ya mean
Highlighting the harsh treatment received from both authorities and children.
This is the lowest town I've ever seen
Describing the town as exceptionally low or depressing.
People keep draggin' their bodies around
Observing people moving lethargically or with difficulty.
Ain't enough pride to even look around
Noting a lack of pride or self-respect in the community.
It's just lonely, yeah
Reiterating the feeling of loneliness.
Mama you don't know
Suggesting that the speaker's mother is unaware of the loneliness.
It's just lonely, yeah
Reiterating the sense of loneliness.
Mama you don't know
Reiterating that the speaker's mother is unaware of the loneliness.
Now honey you got on little light
Referring to a small source of hope or positivity.
Now you keep it burning bright
Encouraging to maintain the positive element and keep it alive.
If you keep it lit every night
Suggesting that persistence in maintaining positivity might attract a good man.
Someday a good man come and make it alright
Anticipating improvement in the speaker's situation.
It's just so lonely, yeah
Reiterating the profound loneliness felt by the speaker.
Mama you don't know
Suggesting that the speaker's mother is unaware of the deep loneliness.
It's just lonely, yeah
Reiterating the profound loneliness felt by the speaker.
Mama you don't know
Suggesting that the speaker's mother is unaware of the deep loneliness.
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