Loneliness The Beautiful South

"Loneliness" by The Beautiful South, released in 1992, is a #Pop song exploring themes of isolation and the bittersweet nature of love. The lyrics convey a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the longing for connection. Musically, it blends catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's signature irony. The song resonates with listeners, highlighting the universal experience of loneliness in a relatable way.

[Verse 1]
Solitude has only existed
Since overspill demanded a view
Finding a space has only been around
Since the invention of the bustling queue

Forcing everyone to be a loner
If they didn't join the regular crew
And if you weren't in the in-crowd, you were cast away
So don't let them cast away you

[Chorus]
Tight-knit families are tight enough
For stranglehold or turn of the screw
And the only reason we wanted out
Was the sort of crowd that 'ordinary' drew

[Verse 2]
Emptiness needs rowdiness
A reminder of why it's recluse
Rowdiness needs the gap emptiness leaves
To wallow in glorious youth

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
So as long as man Friday's gone by Saturday
You're sure to find the arguments stop
You don't need time, no space, no room
Just a story of which they're no part

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