So Lonely

The Police

About So Lonely

"So Lonely" is a song by English rock band The Police, released as the third and final single in November 1978 from their debut studio album Outlandos d'Amour (1978), and again in February 1980 as a re-release. The song uses a reggae style, and featured Sting on lead vocals. "So Lonely" has since been covered by a variety of artists, such as Limbeck and The Militia Group. The song is known for a famous mondegreen where the title is often misheard as "Sue Lawley," a broadcaster famous for presenting Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 from 1988 to 2006.  


Year:
1995
7:30
94 

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Well someone told me yesterday
That when you throw your love away
You act as if you just don't care
You look as if you're going somewhere

But I just can't convince myself
I couldn't live with no one else
And I can only play that part
And sit and nurse my broken heart

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Now no one's knocked upon my door
For a thousand years or more
All made up and nowhere to go
Welcome to this one man show

Just take a seat they're always free
No surprise, no mystery
In this theater that I call my soul
I always play the starring role

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I feel so alone
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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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Song Creation
"So Lonely" is one of "The Police's" hit songs, written by its lead vocalist and bassist, Sting. It was released in November 1978.
Album Inclusion
The song is a track on their debut album "Outlandos d'Amour." This album greatly contributed to their rise to fame.
Musical Inspiration
The song's structure is heavily influenced by the reggae style, specifically mirroring Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry."
Chart Rankings
The song reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart on its re-release in 1980.
Initial Reception
"So Lonely" was initially overlooked upon its first release. However, after the success of their other songs like "Roxanne" and "Can't Stand Losing You," it was re-released.
Further Accolades
Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song #31 on their list of the 100 Best Debut Singles of All Time in 2020.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics discuss feelings of intense loneliness and longing for companionship.
Sting's Perspective
Sting revealed in interviews that he wrote "So Lonely" not long after he moved from Newcastle to London. He stated that he was depressed, lonely, and hardly going out during that time.
Live Performances
During live performances, Sting often included variations of the lyrics, sometimes dedicating the song to all the lonely people.
Self-Critique
Despite the song's success, Sting admitted in his autobiography 'Broken Music' that he thought the lyrics were "naïve." He described the song as a blatant attempt to write a hit, and referred to the lyrics as self-pitying and self-referential, which was not his original intention.
Music Video
The music video for "So Lonely" was directed by Derek Burbidge, a film director known for his association with many other new wave groups. It depicts the band members both together and separately in various locations, reflecting the theme of loneliness.

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