Lonely Town
Lonely Town

Brandon Flowers - Lonely Town Lyrics

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Lonely Town Music Video

Lonely Town Lyrics

I've been working overtime
And I can't get you off my mind
I sleep in the pouring rain
When will you come home again?

Spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

Spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

I'm hanging on to the end of this rope
Somewhere on the outskirts of hope
Life without you not around
Another kid in lonely town
And I'm spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

Spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

Now I'm standing outside your house
And I'm wondering, baby
Do you hear the phone when I call?
Do you feel the void when I fall?
Do you hear the crack when I break?
Did you lock the door when it shut?
Can you see the knife when it cut?
Do you keep your ear to the ground?

For the kid in lonely town (lonely town)
Lonely town kid in lonely town (lonely town)
Lonely town

Spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

Spinnin' like a Gravitron when I was just a kid
I always thought that things would change but they never did

Do you hear the phone when I call?
Do you hear the crack when I break?
Do you lock the door when it shut?
Do you keep your ear to the ground?

For the kid in lonely town (lonely town)
Lonely town (lonely own)
Lonely town
Lonely town

Writer(s): BRANDON FLOWERS
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who played the drums on 'Lonely Town' by Brandon Flowers?

    Danielle Haim, a member of the band Haim, played the drums on 'Lonely Town.' She was involved in the production as she was frequently around during the album's creation due to Ariel Rechtshaid (the producer) working on a new Haim record. Her contribution came from her interest in playing drums for another song initially, which led to her involvement in 'Lonely Town.'

  2. What inspired Brandon Flowers when writing 'Lonely Town'?

    'Lonely Town' is inspired by The Police's song 'Every Breath You Take.' Brandon Flowers has mentioned that while it seems like a breezy love song, it actually possesses a darker theme centered around obsession and surveillance, similar to The Police’s hit.

  3. Can you describe the music video for 'Lonely Town'?

    The music video for 'Lonely Town' features actress Penelope Mitchell dancing around a house with headphones on, seemingly enjoying herself alone. However, it is revealed that someone is ominously watching her from outside through a window. The video carries a retro style and adds an eerie layer to the song's themes of surveillance and loneliness.

  4. What are some key lyrical themes in 'Lonely Town'?

    'Lonely Town' explores themes of isolation, longing, and unrequited attention. Lyrics such as 'When will you come home again?' and ‘Did you lock the door when it shut?’ suggest an underlying tone of obsession and concern that goes beyond simple affection or love.

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