lonely
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On the tumbling ballad “Cowtown,” he describes the environment as “Where no one ever makes a sound / Except me on this guitar,” which could sound peaceful and content or lonely and frustrated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Researchers suggest this dynamic may be especially appealing to people who are lonely, socially isolated, or uncomfortable discussing certain experiences with others.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Maybe as the city seems to fall apart, she’ll find a leafy park or the back of a dingy bar that’s the right home for these strange, lonely yet hopeful songs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Like many lonely kids, she retreated into her imagination, where Stephenie Meyer's vampire novels became her lifeline.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
I heard him on the phone saying stuff about “fostering their friendship” and how Hank “seems lonely since Alexander moved away.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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