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Owner of a Lonely Heart Lyrics

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Owner of a Lonely Heart Lyrics

(Rabin/Anderson/Squire/Horn) Move yourself You always live your life Never thinking of the future Prove yourself You are the move you make Take your chances win or loser See yourself You are the steps you take You and you - and that's the only way Shake - shake yourself You're every move you make So the story goes Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than - a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart Say - you don't want to chance it You've been hurt so before Watch it now The eagle in the sky How he dancin' one and only You - lose yourself No not for pity's sake There's no real reason to be lonely Be yourself Give your free will a chance You've got to want to succeed Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than - a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart After my own decision They confused me so My love said never question your will at all In the end you've got to go Look before you leap And don't you hesitate at all - no no Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than - a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart (repeat) Owner of a lonely heart Sooner or later each conclusion Will decide the lonely heart It will excite it will delight It will give a better start Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Don't deceive your free will at all Don't deceive your free will at all Don't deceive your free will at all Just receive it Owner of a lonely heart

Meaning of Owner of a Lonely Heart

“Owner of a Lonely Heart” is a powerful anthem urging self-reliance and embracing one’s own path, despite the potential for heartache. The Yes lyrics repeatedly emphasize personal agency – “You are the move you make,” “You are the steps you take,” and “Give your free will a chance.” It acknowledges the pain of a broken heart but argues that owning a lonely heart is preferable, suggesting it stems from authentic self-determination rather than vulnerability. The song’s driving rhythm and repeated refrain reinforce this message, urging listeners to trust their instincts, "look before you leap," and ultimately, “don't deceive your free will at all.” The artist’s message is one of empowerment and resilience, encouraging individuals to forge their own destinies even if it means facing solitude with courage and unwavering conviction.

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