Lonely Too Long
Patty Loveless Lyrics

We ain't done nothin' wrong

It's only natural
When you've been too long in the dark
To look for comfort
And to warm yourself by the fire
We're just afraid
That we might get our fingers burned

But we ain't done nothin' wrong
We've just been lonely too long
No, we ain't done nothin' wrong
We've just been lonely too long

Nothing's wrong that can't be cured
With a new love
All you need is someone like me to
Be sure of, to be your love

I'll be waiting
Standing right outside your heart
And I'll be watching
For the slightest sign of a spark
And I'll be here
If you should want to turn to me

'Cause we ain't done nothin' wrong
We've just been lonely too long
No, we ain't done nothin' wrong
We've just been lonely too long

We ain't done nothin' wrong
We've both been lonely too long
Oh, just been lonely too long

Both been lonely too long
Just been lonely too long

The song "Lonely Too Long" by Patty Loveless is a song about two people who find comfort in each other due to loneliness. The lyrics describe a conversation between these two people. The first verse shows the man asking the woman how she slept and noticing that she is still smiling, implying that something positive had occurred between them the night before. The second verse describes how it's natural to seek comfort when in the dark for too long, but both are afraid of getting hurt. The chorus emphasizes that there is nothing wrong with finding comfort in each other, even if they have been lonely for a long time. The bridge indicates that with the right person, anything can be cured and the singer will be waiting for the other person to turn to them if needed.

The song portrays two people who are trying to find comfort in each other due to their loneliness, but are hesitant to put themselves out there due to past experiences of getting hurt. However, they reassure each other that they have not done anything wrong and being lonely for too long is tough. They both want to find someone and hope that their relationship can grow and be fulfilling. The lyrics tell a story of two friends who are taking the necessary steps to put themselves back on track.

Well, good mornin'
Speaker greets the listener and initiates conversation

Tell me how'd you sleep last night
Speaker inquires about the listener's sleep

You're still smiling
Speaker notes the listener's positive affect

So we must've done something right
Speaker deduces that they successfully helped the listener

Don't feel guilty
Speaker reassures the listener that they did not engage in wrongdoing

Because you turned to me last night
Speaker notes that the listener sought comfort in them

We ain't done nothin' wrong
Speaker restates that the actions taken were not illicit

We've just been lonely too long
Speaker conveys that loneliness has driven their actions

It's only natural
Speaker suggests that seeking comfort is a reasonable response to isolation

When you've been too long in the dark
Speaker metaphorically describes emotional isolation

To look for comfort
Speaker proposes that seeking solace is a coping mechanism

And to warm yourself by the fire
Speaker contrasts coldness with warmth to highlight loneliness

We're just afraid
Speaker reveals an underlying fear

That we might get our fingers burned
Speaker uses a metaphor to describe fear of emotional pain

Nothing's wrong that can't be cured
Speaker offers reassurance that their situation is fixable

With a new love
Speaker suggests that a romantic partner could remedy their loneliness

All you need is someone like me to
Speaker promotes the idea that they could be the solution

Be sure of, to be your love
Speaker offers themselves as a reliable romantic partner

I'll be waiting
Speaker communicates willingness to be patient and supportive

Standing right outside your heart
Speaker uses a metaphor to describe being emotionally available

And I'll be watching
Speaker implies attentiveness and care

For the slightest sign of a spark
Speaker uses a metaphor to suggest looking for signs of interest or attraction

And I'll be here
Speaker reiterates availability

If you should want to turn to me
Speaker invites the listener to seek their company

'Cause we ain't done nothin' wrong
Speaker emphasizes that their behavior was not harmful

We've just been lonely too long
Speaker restates that loneliness is the root of their actions

We ain't done nothin' wrong
Speaker reiterates that no moral transgression occurred

We've both been lonely too long
Speaker conveys their shared experience of isolation

Oh, just been lonely too long
Speaker emphasizes the duration and intensity of their loneliness

Both been lonely too long
Speaker restates their mutual experience of isolation

Just been lonely too long
Speaker reiterates that loneliness has been the driving force behind their actions

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Al Anderson, Bill Rice, Craig Wiseman, Mike Lawler, Sharon Vaughn

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