Song meaning of Hello by Lionel Richie

Ah, Lionel Richie, the master of romantic yearning. In "Hello," he opens up about his secret love affair… with his own imagination! Yes, folks, inside his mind, he's been living in a passionate world where he woos his crush, kisses her a thousand times in his dreams, and even stalks her a bit as she passes by his door. But here's the kicker, Lionel doesn't have a clue about how to actually win her heart in reality! He wonders if she's somewhere feeling lonely (probably because she doesn't know he exists), or if someone else is already loving her instead. So, in a desperate attempt to win her over, he stumbles upon the genius idea of saying "Hello" and declaring his love. Smooth move, Lionel. Smooth move. Maybe in his next song, he can learn the art of normal human interaction. Just a suggestion. Rock on, Richie!