I've Been Alone Too Long

B.J. Thomas · Other Songs - B.J. Thomas

Funny how you can go on livin'

And lose the simple knack of givin'

It slips away before ya know it's gone

Ya build up walls and before ya know it

Someone moves you and you want to show it

But you just can't find a way of lettin' on

I've been alone too long

Baby now don't you see

I've been alone too long

That's all that's wrong with me

I want to build you a dream

Paint you a sunrise

Write you a beautiful song

But I don't know how

I've been alone too long

Funny how you can cut off feelin'

And tell yourself your wounds are healing

When all you've done is turn the pain inside

And when your sure no one can get to ya

Someone smiles and it goes right through ya

And wakes up somethin' that you thought had died

I've been alone too long

Baby now don't you see

I've been alone too long

That's all that's wrong with me

I want to build you a dream

Paint you a sunrise

Write you a beautiful song

But I don't know how

I've been alone too long

I've been alone too long

I've been alone too long

I've been alone too long

I've been alone too long

I've Been Alone Too Long

B.J. Thomas's 1970 hit 'I've Been Alone Too Long' stands as a defining example of the dramatic country-pop ballad style that characterized his early career. The recording features Thomas's signature high-pitched, operatic falsetto, which he utilized to convey raw emotional vulnerability in songs about heartbreak and isolation. Released during the height of his fame following 'River Deep and Blue Eyes', the track exemplifies the theatrical production values and lush orchestration typical of the era's pop-country crossover. While Thomas is perhaps best remembered for 'River Deep and Blue Eyes', this song remains a significant song in his discography, showcasing his ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with the emotional intensity required for mainstream pop appeal.