Party of One is the track that names Josh Gilligan’s album – an album that, just like the song, speaks mainly of feelings of loneliness and self-discovery. For Magnet Magazine, Josh has explained:
At a few points, it says, ‘A party of one just isn’t that fun.’ I’ve grown to love solitude, but true...
[Verse 1]
You built a house, and it's as empty as you feel now
We used to be all in the halls, just happy to be around
You made a name, and played the game, so many years ago
You're getting harder to remember, and it’s hard to let go
[Pre-Chorus]
You still gotta handful of friends
And you wonder again are they out there
If the cycle repeats, everyone that you meet ends up nowhere
[Chorus]
Don't let it go to your head, if you can
But if you do, you might understand
A party of one, just isn't that fun
Don't let 'em know you're the loneliest one
[Verse 2]
If not for me you wouldn't be, I wouldn't be if not for you
We were the ones that always loved you
Turns out that we still do
You were an exception, but I never expected
We wouldn't share a view
Where's our living proof?
Is that all that we'll do?
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you out there?
If the cycle repeats, everyone that you meet's gonna still care
[Chorus]
But don't let it go to your head, if you can
But if you do, you might understand
A party of one, just wasn't that fun
Don't let 'em know that you’re the loneliest one
Don't let it go to your head
If you do, you might understand
A party of one, just isn't that fun
Don't let 'em know you’re the loneliest one
[Outro]
I've given up on keeping score, tossing the books out
What's love without doubts?
Party of One was written by Josh Gilligan & Trent Dabbs.
Party of One was produced by Kyle Ryan & Josh Gilligan.
Josh Gilligan released Party of One on Fri Jan 24 2025.