I Specialise In Lonliness

Boy George · Other Songs - Boy George

When I first met you, you had scars much deeper than my own

I know I was weak, but I feel I have grown

In the back of my mind, I know the difference between wrong and right

So if you should decide to leave me, I won't put up a fight



I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise

I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise



I specialise



If you were a diamond, I wouldn't want you now

If you were a pearl, I'd throw you back somehow

I never could love that superficial way

And I'm much too proud to ask you if you'll stay

So go away



I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise

I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise



I specialise in lonliness



I know these are dangerous times for love

Shouldn't we stick together?



I need to be strong

When I first met you, you had scars much deeper than my own

I know I was weak, but I feel I have grown

In the back of my mind, I know what's wrong and right

I know what's right

And if you should decide to leave me, I won't put up a fight



I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise

I specialise in lonliness

In lonliness I specialise



I specialise

I Specialise In Loneliness

Boy George's 1987 single 'I Specialise In Loneliness' stands as a defining track of the New Romantic era, blending theatrical pop with a melancholic edge. Released during the height of his solo career, the recording captures the emotional vulnerability characteristic of his work, contrasting with the more upbeat synth-pop anthems that often defined his discography. The song reflects the personal struggles and introspective themes prevalent in George's artistry during the late 1980s, serving as a poignant moment within his broader body of work. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to articulate feelings of isolation through a polished, emotive production style that remains influential in alternative and indie pop today.