As the sand dunes of time march on
The wind blows the storms to the shore
Sadness and loneliness hand in hand
Lord I feel no more
Loneliness is a feeling
I’m lost in a world with love all around
Standing there like a pillar of salt
Don’t know the day, my hair’s turning grey
Ooh is the tide coming to take my blues away
Loneliness is a feeling
Loneliness is a feeling
Loneliness is a feeling
When she tells you your love was a sin
You lie in your bed all alone
And all the children come in to your heart
Lord I feel no more
Loneliness is a feeling
Loneliness, loneliness
Loneliness, loneliness
Loneliness, loneliness
Loneliness, loneliness
Exploring the Depths of Solitude
“Loneliness Is A Feeling” by Bob Seger captures the complex nature of isolation and emotional pain. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics compare the passage of time to sand dunes, evoking a sense of life’s relentless march. Seger paints loneliness as a universal companion, using metaphors like standing as a pillar of salt and watching the tide, hinting at longing for relief. The repetition of the phrase “Loneliness is a feeling” underscores the inescapable reality of solitude, while moments like a lost love being called a “sin” deepen the song’s emotional resonance. Ultimately, Seger suggests that loneliness is not just an experience but a profound, shared emotion.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger