Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Smithereens
Canonical path: /smithereens/the-long-loneliness
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
The Long Loneliness
Read The Long Loneliness lyrics by Smithereens on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
The Long Loneliness
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Long, long loneliness
I took a vow I did my best
Fallen like the rest
Long, long loneliness
Long, long loneliness
I broke a vow I must confess
Fallen like the rest
Long, long loneliness
Take another look
I broke the rules, threw out the book
Now can't bear to look
Long, long loneliness
Long, long loneliness
I broke a vow I must confess
Fallen like the rest
Long, long loneliness
Long, long loneliness
Long, long loneliness
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "The Long Loneliness"?
Smithereens performs "The Long Loneliness", and this lyric page sits inside the Smithereens catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "The Long Loneliness"?
Yes. The related section below points to A girl like you and Acid Queen with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Smithereens?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Smithereens's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on The Long Loneliness yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.