Lyrics

The Lonely

Christina Perri

English 121 May 10, 2011
"The Lonely" by Christina Perri is a poignant exploration of the emotional aftermath of a lost love, where the singer grapples with loneliness as she attempts to heal and rediscover herself. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, pain, and the difficulty of... Read More

The Lonely Lyrics

[Verse 1: Christina Perri]
2 am, where do I begin?
Crying off my face again
The silent sounds of loneliness
Wants to follow me to bed

[Pre-Chorus: Christina Perri]
I'm a ghost of a girl that I want to be most
I'm the shell of a girl that I used to know well

[Chorus: Christina Perri]
Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you?
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in to take my heart again

[Verse 2: Christina Perri]
Too afraid to go inside
For the pain of one more loveless night
But the loneliness will stay with me
And hold me 'til I fall asleep

[Pre-Chorus: Christina Perri]
I'm the ghost of a girl that I want to be most
I'm the shell of a girl that I used to know well

[Chorus: Christina Perri]
Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you?
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in
To take my heart again

[Bridge: Christina Perri]
Broken pieces of
A barely breathing story
Where there once was love
Now there's only me and the lonely

[Chorus: Christina Perri]
Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you?
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in
To take my heart again

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Last Update: September 23, 2023



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"The Lonely" by Christina Perri is a poignant exploration of the emotional aftermath of a lost love, where the singer grapples with loneliness as she attempts to heal and rediscover herself. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, pain, and the difficulty of moving on from a significant relationship. Let's break down the meaning of each paragraph.

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Song Credits

  • Artist / Band
  • Producer(s)
  • Joe Chiccarelli & David Hodges
  • Writter(s)
  • David Hodges & Christina Perri
  • Released On
  • May 10, 2011

FAQs & Knowledge

Who is the singer of the song "The Lonely"?

The song "The Lonely" is sung by Christina Perri.

Who wrote "The Lonely" by Christina Perri?

"The Lonely" by Christina Perri was written by David Hodges & Christina Perri.

Who produced "The Lonely" by Christina Perri?

"The Lonely" by Christina Perri was produced by Joe Chiccarelli & David Hodges.

When was the song "The Lonely" released?

The song "The Lonely" was released on May 10, 2011.