Solitude

Evanescence's song 'Solitude' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the loneliness that accompanies it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is deeply in love with a person who is oblivious to their feelings. The repeated questioning in the lyrics, such as 'How many times have you told me you love her?' and 'How long have I stood here beside you?' highlights the internal struggle and the pain of loving someone who loves another. This unreciprocated affection creates a sense of invisibility, as the narrator feels seen through rather than seen.

The recurring theme of solitude in the song underscores the isolation felt by the narrator. The lines 'Ooh, solitude / Still with me is only you' and 'Ooh, solitude / I can't stay away from you' suggest a paradoxical relationship with loneliness. The narrator is both tormented by and drawn to their solitude because it is intertwined with their unspoken love. This duality is further emphasized in the lines 'Forever me and forever you' and 'Only you, only true,' indicating that their love, though unacknowledged, is a constant presence in their life.

The song also touches on themes of abandonment and invisibility. The narrator feels 'forgotten, abandoned, left behind,' which amplifies their sense of isolation. The poignant question 'Your secret admirer, who could it be?' reveals the narrator's hidden love and the pain of being unnoticed. The climax of the song, 'All along it was me / How can you be so blind / As to see right through me?' encapsulates the heartache of being invisible to the one you love. 'Solitude' is a haunting exploration of the pain of unrequited love, the loneliness it brings, and the struggle to be seen and acknowledged.