Only the Lonely
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
Only the lonely will understand
Why my head is bowed
And only the lonely will feel
The way that I'm feeling now.
Only the hearts that have felt the pain
Of love that has slipped away
Will understand the song I sing
And the words I say.
Only the hearts that have felt the pain
Of love that has slipped away
Will understand the song I sing
And the words I say. (and the words I say.)
Only the lonely will understand
Why my head is bowed
And only the lonely will sing
The song that I'm singing now...
Why my head is bowed
And only the lonely will feel
The way that I'm feeling now.
Only the hearts that have felt the pain
Of love that has slipped away
Will understand the song I sing
And the words I say.
Only the hearts that have felt the pain
Of love that has slipped away
Will understand the song I sing
And the words I say. (and the words I say.)
Only the lonely will understand
Why my head is bowed
And only the lonely will sing
The song that I'm singing now...
Only the Lonely
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of 'Only the Lonely' on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. Recorded in the classic gospel and R&B tradition, the track showcases Jim Ed Brown's distinctive baritone voice and the group's tight harmonies. The song reflects the spiritual yearning common in the genre, blending traditional church music with contemporary soul arrangements. As part of a collection of works by the group, this recording highlights their ability to interpret timeless themes of faith and longing with emotional depth and rhythmic precision.