Inconsolable

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About Inconsolable

"Inconsolable" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. The song was released as the first single from their sixth studio album Unbreakable, which was released on October 30, 2007. It is the group's first single without Kevin Richardson, who had left the group in 2006. The single was released to US radio outlets on August 27, 2007. It was first confirmed on July 25, 2007 and premiered by Jive at Z-100 - New York's Hit Music Station on August 6. The Single entered Top 10 in seven countries, reaching the number-two spot of the Italian Top Singles Chart.  


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I close the door
Like so many times, so many times before
Filmed like a scene on the cutting room floor
I wanna let you walk away tonight without a word

I try to sleep, yeah
But the clock is stuck on thoughts of you and me
A thousand more regrets unraveling
Oh, if you were here right now,
I swear I'd tell you this

Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable

I climb the walls, yeah
I can see the edge,
But I can't take the fall, no
I've memorized the number
So why can't I make the call
Maybe 'cause I know you'll always be with me
In the possibility

Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable

No, no, no

I don't wanna be like this
I just wanna let you know
That everything I hold in
Is everything I can't let go (oh, can't let go)

'Cause

Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable

Don't you know it baby
I don't wanna waste another day
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, I'm inconsolable
Whoa yeah
I'm inconsolable

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Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (sometimes referred to as BSB) are an American vocal harmony group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997) and their debut album in the United States which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). more »

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Written by: JESS CLAYTON CATES, EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, LINDY ROBBINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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20 facts about this song

Release Years
"Inconsolable" was released as the lead single from the Backstreet Boys' sixth studio album, "Unbreakable," in 2007.
Chart Performance
The song managed to hit number 86 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it their last single to chart in the country.
Writers and Producers
"Inconsolable" was written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Lindy Robbins, and Jess Cates. The song was produced by Emanuel Kiriakou.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Ray Kay and was shot in an old mansion in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
Featured Instruments
The song features the use of pop instruments and synthesizers to create a contemporary pop sound.
Background
Unlike previous albums, the Backstreet Boys had creative control over this album and wrote most of the songs, but not "Inconsolable".
Track Duration
The official duration of the song is 3:36 minutes.
Reviews And Reception
Despite not charting as high as some of their previous hits, "Inconsolable" received generally positive reviews from critics who praised the boys' mature vocals and the song's catchy appeal.
Lyrics theme
The lyrics of the song deal with themes of heartbreak and longing, as the title suggests, the singer is inconsolable after the loss of a love interest.
Live Performances
The Backstreet Boys have included "Inconsolable" in several of their live performances and concert tours, including their "Unbreakable Tour" and "This Is Us Tour".
Album and Release Information
"Inconsolable" is the first single from the Backstreet Boys' 6th studio album, "Unbreakable". The song was released in mid-August 2007.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Lindy Robbins, and Jess Cates, and produced by Kiriakou.
Chart Performance
While "Inconsolable" peaked at only #86 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached the top 20 in such countries as Sweden (#5), Canada (#18), and Japan (#16).
Style
The song is considered to be in the style of pop, ballad, and teen pop music. Fondly remembering the early years of the Backstreet Boys, the song delivers harmony-rich pop melodies.
Music Video
The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and was directed by Ray Kay. The video features each of the Boys in a different location, which later converge into one central meeting spot on a rooftop.
Post-Boy Band Hiatus
"Inconsolable" marked the full return of the band since their legal fallout with their former management in 2000. It was the second single the Backstreet Boys released after their two-year hiatus from 2001 to 2003.
Tour
The song was included in the setlist for their worldwide Unbreakable Tour from 2008 to 2009.
Song Interpretation
The song's lyrics unveil a man’s feelings of desperation and sadness after realising that he can’t console the woman he loves; hence 'Inconsolable.'
Reception
Even though it received mixed reactions from music critics, "Inconsolable" was deemed a respectable comeback single for the band.
Missing Member
This song is part of the first album that the group released without the original member Kevin Richardson, adding an element of poignancy to the track.

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