Just the Lonely Talking Again
Whitney Houston · Whitney
It's the second tine around
For you and I, boy
And believe me it's confusing me...
I'm afraid to say "let's make up" and, "all's forgiven,"
But somethin' tells me I'm headed for heartbreak....
So darlin', please, I'm prayin' that
This time it will be different
That you and I can share this dream that I visualize...
[Chorus]
Tell me are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it just the lonely talking again
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again.....
Now, the time before
When we got together
You promised you'd be forever true to me
But all I got from you
Was lots and lots of talking.....
Lonely nights filled with misery
So baby, please, please tell me now
That when I fulfill your needs
You won't up and leave me,
Even though you know I'll let you come back....
Tell me
[chorus]
For you and I, boy
And believe me it's confusing me...
I'm afraid to say "let's make up" and, "all's forgiven,"
But somethin' tells me I'm headed for heartbreak....
So darlin', please, I'm prayin' that
This time it will be different
That you and I can share this dream that I visualize...
[Chorus]
Tell me are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it just the lonely talking again
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again.....
Now, the time before
When we got together
You promised you'd be forever true to me
But all I got from you
Was lots and lots of talking.....
Lonely nights filled with misery
So baby, please, please tell me now
That when I fulfill your needs
You won't up and leave me,
Even though you know I'll let you come back....
Tell me
[chorus]
Just the Lonely Talking Again
Released on Whitney Houston's 1987 self-titled album, 'Just the Lonely Talking Again' stands as a poignant example of her early R&B and soulful pop style. The track showcases Houston's signature vocal power and emotional depth, characteristic of her work during the mid-to-late 1980s. It complements her broader discography, which includes iconic recordings like 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Greatest Love of All.' The song reflects themes of heartbreak and solitude, delivered with a raw intensity that became a hallmark of her career. As part of her catalog, it demonstrates her ability to blend personal vulnerability with polished production, cementing her status as a defining voice of the era.