lovelorn

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The finished track is the centerpiece of “Norteña” — a song that marries Venegas’ pop sensibilities and signature lovelorn lyrics with an authentic northern Mexican song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Wilson was ramping up to the sonic inventions of “Pet Sounds,” but this era-transitional single captured the old lovelorn magic and dreaminess in an increasingly robust arrangement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

The casting reflects the distinct identities and histories of the members, each offering something different to lovelorn girls and copycat boys so intoxicated by Beatlemania.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

Yet the chronicling of Bridget’s lovelorn escapades still struck a chord in people trying to balance new modernity with the pull of romantic desire.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

This was very hard, but hardest of all when Echo, too, with all the other lovelorn maidens, loved Narcissus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton