Name: I Wanna Be Lonely
Duration: P00H03M19S
Description: This is a cover of a song my dad, Nicky DeMatteo, recorded in the late 1960s.

I Wanna Be Lonely

from MUSIC is Not a GENRE - Phase One by REC

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This is a cover of a song my dad, Nicky DeMatteo, recorded in the late 1960s.

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We shared a kiss beneath the sky of blue. We promised faithfully that we would be true, but now I͛m lonely. I wanna be lonely. If I can͛t have your love, I͛d rather have no love at all.

You held me tight, and said I love you so. We kissed goodnight, you͛d never let me go, but now I͛m lonely. I wanna be lonely. If I can͛t have your love, I͛d rather have no love at all.

You saw me with another girl. You thought I͛d been untrue. But I was only telling her how much I love you.

I wanna be lonely. If I can͛t have your love, I͛d rather have no love at all. Lonely....

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from MUSIC is Not a GENRE - Phase One, released March 28, 2018
Written by Neil Levenson & Gerry Robinson.
Originally recorded by Nicky DeMatteo (nickydematteo.bandcamp.com/track/i-wanna-be-lonely).
Performed by Nick DeMatteo

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REC is a NYC electro power pop band formed in 2004, emerging from Nick DeMatteo's solo career, and featuring Nick DeMatteo on vocals and writing duties.
Since 1996, Nick & REC have released over a dozen albums/EPs. Nick is also a podcaster for MUSIC is not a GENRE (MxG), actor, voice over artist, director, graphic designer, and writer. Check out REC & MxG merch at the Bonfire link below! ... more

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