(I'm so lonely because) I live on a lonely island in the heart of the city I live on a lonely island, there isn't any hope for me I tell you my heart is broken, it's a shame and a pity I might as well be shipwrecked in the middle of the sea {repeat verse} Nobody will believe me nobody seems to care How lonely, how lonely can you be I walk around the city my heart sends out a flare Baby, baby, baby won't you rescue me {repeat verse 1} {repeat 2} (background voice, 2nd + 4th line by Sam. I live on a lonely island in the heart of the city {fade}