The Loner Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Storm&Stress 

Cover art for The Loner lyrics by Neil Young

This song is about every true loner ever. You see those strong silent types who don't seem to give a fuck about anything, sometimes ruthless and cutthroat, but always alone and looking out for their own ass. He has an innate ability to read people. He doesn't want to be alone, but he feels like he can't relate. Nothing can free him. This song is about those guys. So when you see one, don't give him any shit, just step aside. That's all he wants from you.

i think maybe he can relate, he just doesn't wanna get hurt again.doesn't wanna waste anymore time on someone who's just gonna screw him over in the end.