All the time I look around
For excuses to leave town.
Everybody wants somebody - but
I'd rather be lonely.

[Chorus:]
Loneliness is happiness.
It takes less than two.
I confess; I digress
From it when I'm with you.

Let us make a brand new start;
Separate and stay apart.
I've had enough having and holding.
I'd rather be lonely.

I think that I need some space;
Everyday you're in my face.
How can I get rid of you?
I'd rather be lonely.

[Chorus]

One more verse, a few more words
Love is for the bees and birds
Not for a human being like me.
I'd rather be lonely.

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