Lonely as I've Been

Story Behind The Song

When I wrote the song, I had the image of a widowed or divorced man who hadn't been out much since losing his wife, a "strong silent type" who dislikes bars generally, but on this occasion makes a rare visit out of loneliness.

Song Description

In 3/4 time, this song feels like the slow waltz the singer would like to have with someone s/he is attracted to. Although sung here by a woman, this first-person tale of potential romance is one that has been lived by both men and women the world over. H

Song Length 4:18 Genre Country - General, Country - Traditional
Tempo Non 4/4 Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Poignant, Composed Subject Searching for Love, Attracted, Crush
Similar Artists Patsy Cline, K.D. Lang Language English

Lyrics

lonely as i've been

i'm pleased to make your acquaintance
hope you don't mind if i don't stay too long
'cause i've been here a while, and this frozen-on smile
just reminds me how lonely i've been
i'm tempted to ask you to slow-dance
just for the chance to be held once again
but i see by your face that you're likin' this place
and i don't have the strength to pretend

ch: lonely as i've been, i can't stop believing
it's just a matter of time till i find someone meant to be mine
just 'cause i need some romance
doesn't mean you're my last chance
but there's something i see
makes me wish you were leaving with me

in spite of our sweet conversation
i might have to leave without saying goodbye
cause i've grown so afraid of the price to be paid
for a night full of little white lies
now, don't think i think i know better
i don't presume to say what's right or wrong
but i see by your smile that you might stay awhile
and i don't think i'll be here for long

ch: lonely as i've been...

lonely as i've been
i can't tell you how lonely i've been
but it's just a matter of time till i find someone meant to be mine
just 'cause i need some romance
doesn't mean you're my last chance
but there's something i see
makes me wish you were leaving with me
yeah, there's something i see
makes me wish you were leaving with me

© soderberg

Lyrics Lis Soderberg Music Lis Soderberg
Producer Lis Soderberg Publisher Found Objects Publishing
Performance Lis Soderberg Label Found Objects Publishing

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