Loner

* Original
* Acoustic

"**Loner**" (originally "*The Loner*"), released 17 January 2019, is YUNGBLUD's first non-album single. The acoustic version of this song was released 17 April 2019, the acoustic version featured YUNGBLUD's vocals laid on top of an acoustic guitar, with drums being heard in the background during the chorus.

## Background

When creating this song, YUNGBLUD stated:
*"I created this track because it’s a reflection of where I’m from and who I am. I wanted to invite my fans and people who might not know me yet into my front room and to have a cup of tea with them. I wanted to show them what Dom looks like going to get a glass of water at 2am. At the end of the day, I needed to tell myself no matter what happens or how far this thing goes, that I am just a 21-year-old kid from the north of England who has been put in this position by his fans. If I ever forget that I’m in dangerous water."*

Explaining the concept behind the video, he stated: *"We shot the video in my Nan’s house, with my mates from school and also in the venue I played my first shows in."*, explaining more about the song he said: *"The track reflects how alone I felt my whole life no matter how many people seemed to be around me. It reflects why I wake up when the sun is shining and get a knot in my stomach without actually knowing why."*

## Lyrics

[Chorus]

All my friends have deserted again

And I don't wanna be a loner

In my head, I can sleep when I'm dead

Baby, don't let the hype dilute ya

[Verse 1]

I got no want for the quiet life

No forced up smiles over tired eyes

Give me a taste of the riot life

'Cause I'd rather be a martyr than grow tomatoes

Keep the young between your teeth

Take the love, take the doves, take the self-belief

Make your shoes look squeaky clean

But if you want to be a leader, stop bein' a cheater

[Pre-Chorus]

So bounce if you've had enough of the people you know

So bounce if you've had enough and just let go

[Chorus]

All my friends have deserted again

And I don't wanna be a loner

In my head, I can sleep when I'm dead

Baby, don't let the hype dilute ya

[Verse 2]

Now lock me up in a riot van

As I hold up my fingers to this old man

'Cause he made sure my future plans

Became a time bomb, sleep with the lights on

Treating the planet like a playground

Distraction for distraction to cover up the shakedown

Hey now

You better not let me out

[Chorus]

All my friends have deserted again

And I don't wanna be a loner

In my head, I can sleep when I'm dead

Baby, don't let the hype dilute ya

[Bridge]

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

Do you know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

Do you know what I mean, yeah?

[Pre-Chorus]

So bounce if you've had enough of the people you know

So bounce if you've had enough of the alter-ego

So bounce if you've had enough of the people you know

So bounce if you've had enough and just let go

[Chorus]

All my friends have deserted again

And I don't wanna be a loner

In my head, I can sleep when I'm dead

Baby, don't let the hype dilute ya

All my friends will desert again

And I don't wanna be a loner

In my head, I can sleep when I'm dead

Baby, don't let the hype dilute ya

[Outro]

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

Do you know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

You know what I mean, yeah?

Do you know what I mean, yeah?

Woah, oh, woah, oh

## Trivia

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## Buy/Stream

* YouTube
* Spotify
* Apple Music
* Tidal
* Deezer
* YouTube Music
* SoundCloud

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 NME — "Yungblud debuts huge new track ‘Loner’". Published 17th January 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
2. ↑ YouTube (Lodewijk Roelen) — "YUNGBLUD - The Loner - Live at the Melkweg". Published 28 January 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2022.