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Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely
Vocabulary from Backstreet Boys: 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely'.
Show me the meaning of being lonely
So many words for the broken heart
It's hard to see in a crimson love
So hard to breathe
Walk with me, and maybe
Nights of light so soon become
Wild and free, I can feel the Sun
Your every wish will be done, they tell me
Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with?
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart
Life goes on as it never ends
Eyes of stone observe the trends
They never say forever gaze if only
Guilty roads to an endless love (endless love)
There's no control
Are you with me now?
Your every wish will be done, they tell me
Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with? (tell me why)
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart
There's nowhere to run
I have no place to go
Surrender my heart, body, and soul
How can it be?
You're asking me to feel the things you never show
You are missing in my heart
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with? (tell me why)
Tell me why I can't be there where you are (where you are)
There's something missing in my heart (there's something missing in my heart)
Show me the meaning of being lonely (being lonely)
Is this the feeling I need to walk with? (tell me why)
Tell me why I can't be there where you are (where you are)
There's something missing in my heart
Vocabulary
show
Verbʃoʊ
to allow or cause to be visible; to explain or guide
Can you show me the way?
Often used with two objects (show someone something) when guiding or demonstrating.
me
Pronounmiː
me
She gave it to me.
The object form of the pronoun 'I'. Used as the object of a verb or preposition.
the
Determinerðə
the definite article
The sun is hot.
Used before a noun to refer to a specific thing already known or mentioned.
meaning
Nounˈminɪŋ
meaning; significance; importance
I'm trying to understand the meaning of this song.
Refers to the idea or message expressed by a word, sign, or action. Can also mean the value or purpose of something.
of
Prepositionəv
belonging to; relating to; made from
This is a map of the world.
A very common preposition used to show possession, belonging, or origin.
being
Nounˈbiɪŋ
a living thing; a person or creature that exists; existence
Every human being can learn.
As a noun, being can mean a person or living creature, the state of existing, or someones essential nature. Common phrases include human being, living being, and come into being.
lonely
Adjectiveˈloʊnli
unhappy because you are alone or do not have friends
She felt lonely after her friends moved away.
Describes a feeling of sadness caused by isolation or lack of companionship.
so
Adverbsoʊ
very; to a great degree
The sunset was so beautiful.
Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
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