Only the Lonely
T'Pau
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We run in circles That never connect at the same time Heaven help the lonely ones As another day older we get, and here we go Spending our money Filling the house with things we hope Will bring us happiness again And then we cover empty hearts up With a full smile that has no joy Lying for love, we're dying for more Well you can have anything these days I'm sure Making your mind up It never did anyone no good For how do you touch what you can't have You cover the hurt Pretend you don't care It's living I guess but it hardly compares Gimme some time Lend me a hand Reach into the dark and you'll understand Only the lonely know Would you go anywhere Do anything Falling so low that you see What the lonely know Hiding your poor heart You wouldn't think could be so hard From the roaring giant of love Oh but he won't leave And so you keep silently screaming Filling your head with a love song That no-one will ever want And yes we are keeping up resistance To a good time in case we fall Put up a wall you can't overcome Well I believe every home should have one Fortunes, persistence It never did anyone no good When a taste is worse than none at all It opens the hurt Makes you so scared I see a world that is empty out there Gimme some time Lend me a hand Reach into the dark and you'll understand Only the lonely know Would you go anywhere Do anything Falling so low that you see What the lonely know We cover our empty hearts up With a full smile But it has no joy Put up a wall you can't overcome To cover the hurt Pretend you don't care I see a world that is empty out there Gimme some time Lend me a hand Reach into the dark and you'll understand Only the lonely know Would you go anywhere Do anything Falling so low that you see What the lonely know Only the lonely know
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Written by: CAROL ANN DECKER, RONALD PHILLIP ROGERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Only the Lonely" is performed by the British band T'Pau formed in 1986.
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Release YearThe track was released in 1989, following the immense success of their debut album "Bridge of Spies."
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Album InclusionThe song is included in their second album "Rage," which came out in November 1988.
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Chart Performance"Only the Lonely" didn't quite match the success of their previous singles, peaking only at number 28 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Lineup ChangesAround the time "Only the Lonely" was released, the band underwent several lineup changes, with only lead vocalist Carol Decker remaining from the original formation.
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Musical StyleThe song "Only the Lonely" was noted for its catchy, pop-oriented sound that carried the synth-pop influences of its time. The lyrics deal with themes of love and disillusionment.
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Later Usage"Only the Lonely" was included in several of T'Pau's compilation albums in the following years, indicating its enduring popularity with fans of the band.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's core songwriting unit of Carol Decker and Ron Rogers. This duo is also known for writing T'Pau's biggest hit, "China in Your Hand."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Only the Lonely" featured a story narrative intercut with shots of the band performing. This format was pretty standard for music videos of the late '80s.
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LegacyDespite not being their most successful song, "Only the Lonely" remains one of T'Pau's most recognized tracks. It also continues to receive airplay on radio stations that feature 1980s music.
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