Lonely One

Lonely One
Janis Ian
You get your love from dogs and cats
youve found in the neighborhood,
and animal love is good
You havent got a girl
Youre scared of the world
No, you dont want a lover, you want a mother
Yes, you read all the overground books
You have quite an intellectual look
but are you an artist?
Ae you a book or just a cover?
Lonely One, you make me feel
Im the only one to know that youre not real
Lonely One, turned down thumbs on the world
So you say youre an artist with a tormented soul
Your heroes have left for the Hollywood Bowl
Sour grapes, come here
You say you never really cared
Dont you see, youre just like him and me
Ah , but youre a pillar of society
and you are good
Do all that Big Brother says you should
All of your friends, they need a boss
Someone to help them onto the cross
Now dontcha like being somebodys punishment?
It makes you feel needed
Lonely One, you make me feel
Im the only one to know that youre not real
Lonely One, turned down thumbs on the world
And though youre alone, you say it will pass
You stuff your head with all your grass
It wouldnt be so bad, if that werent all you had
Youve never seen the lady laugh
Lonely One, dont you wish you had
been a four-star general, just like Captain America
You go to bed each night, your arms wrapped round a pillow
Dreaming of becoming tomorrows superhero
Rose-coloredglasses - I wish you had them
At least you would see me
Lonely One, you make me feel
Im the only one to know that youre not real
Lonely One, turned down thumbs on the world