Lonely sinking feeling Lyrics

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Cover art for Lonely sinking feeling lyrics by Cowboy Junkies, The

It's sad. She's tiring to be happy but can't for some reason. But at least she is honest about "that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me". She knows telling the truth will hurt him. She tells him it's not his fault.

I think she's afraid of loving someone "If I am the first to unlock those rusty doors will I be the first found bleeding on the floor?"

Sly