Discover the story of the song > Love Steals Us from Loneliness – Idlewild

The song is about a person walking around a city at night, feeling angry and sad. They meet their romantic partner who says something that cheers them up, about love making them feel less alone. The singer wishes their partner a happy birthday and wonders if they're feeling lonely. They repeat the line about love helping to fight loneliness, but then add that it won't completely protect them from it. The song ends with the question, "Are you lonely yet?" repeated multiple times.