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Frankenstein Love

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Well, you heard about the time
I climbed the Empire State Building
And you heard about the time
I was in the insane asylum
But I bet you never knew
What I had to do
And what I went through
Just to bring you a lonely song
Well, I try to do what's right
Every day and every night
And when I think I've won the fight
The monster comes back again
And I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
If you listen very hard
You can hear the desperation of a sad and broken heart
My heart
Well, you heard about the time
But not all of it is true
And you've read the magazines
I've been wounded by folklore
But I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
Well, I'll tell you right now
Just to set the record straight
I never meant no harm
Or to generate so much hate
But I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
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Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

About “A Lonely Song” by Daniel Johnston

Read the complete lyrics to "A Lonely Song" by Daniel Johnston from the album "Frankenstein Love". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"A Lonely Song" is credited to Daniel Johnston. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Lonely Song" appears on "Frankenstein Love".

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