Lonelier

Phil Hancock's song "Lonelier" delves into the deep emotional turmoil that follows the end of a significant relationship. The lyrics reflect a sense of regret and longing, as the narrator grapples with the passage of time and the persistent ache of loneliness. The opening lines, "Tell me how to take things back / I regret the way we left," set the tone for a journey through memory and heartache. The narrator is haunted by the past, questioning whether the relationship was meant to end and if there is still something worth salvaging.

The chorus, with its repeated lines, "'Cause it's been years since I've thought of you / But I'm lonely now / I get lonelier with every thought of you," captures the essence of the song's emotional core. The narrator's loneliness intensifies with each recollection of the past love, suggesting that time has not healed the wounds but rather deepened them. This sentiment is further emphasized by the lines, "Who'd have thought it hurt so bad / So long after the fact," highlighting the enduring pain that lingers long after the relationship has ended.

The song also explores the theme of missed opportunities and the difficulty of moving on. The narrator reflects on the finality of their actions, wondering if they have left things unresolved for too long. The repeated plea, "If we think it through / Maybe we've still got something to come back to," suggests a glimmer of hope amidst the sorrow. However, the closing lines, "So I'll hold off and keep it to myself / Forever wishing things could be different," reveal a resignation to the reality of their situation, encapsulating the bittersweet nature of longing for what once was.