Lonely

Shannon Noll

About Lonely

"Lonely" was the fourth single from Shannon Noll's second album Lift. Co-written by Noll, the single was released on 26 August 2006 With the release of the single, Noll created Australian ARIA chart history, becoming the first artist to have his first eight single releases reach the Top 10 since the charts induction in 1988 (a record which Noll broke himself following the release of his single with Natalie Bassingthwaighte, "Don't Give Up"). "Lonely" proved to be extremely popular on radio, where it followed the long list of Noll's singles to reach number one on the Australian Airplay Chart. On the high-rating 2DayFM "Hot 30" countdown, it spent a record-breaking total of 73 nights in the countdown. The single's video was directed by Anthony Rose. The clip was shot in Sydney at the Star City Showroom as a live clip during his "Now I Run" tour in July 2006. The video follows Noll in his hotel room and travelling in the streets in a cab on his way to the gig. The single features an acoustic version of Noll's previous single "Now I Run". 


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Sittin in a hotel miles from nowhere
Thought that this cold be my happiness
I look at the phone and pick it up
For the millionth time I put it down again
I know I let you go
And I've got no right to know

[Chorus:]
Do you ever get lonely baby
Don't you ever get tired of living that way
Don't you ever wonder whether there's a better life,
out there yeah
Do you ever think about what we had
How you'd give anything to get it back
Don't you wonder if you'll ever love that way again
If only you could hold me
Do you ever get lonely

I look around the room and wonder
When and why and how my life has changed
I'm surrounded by so many so called friends
And I don't even know their names
When all that you love is gone
Just keep on holding on
Oh tell me

[Chorus]

Do you ever miss me
Wishing you could kiss me
If only you could hold me
Do you ever get lonely
I know that this world has changed us
Now we're nothing more than strangers
But do you think about me ever
Do you think we belong together

[Chorus]

Do you ever miss me
Wishing you could kiss me
If only you could hold me
Do you ever get lonely
'cause I do...

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Shannon Noll

Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer who first came to prominence as runner-up of the first series of Australian Idol (2003) which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. Since then he has released five Top 10 albums. That's What I'm Talking About in 2004 and Lift in 2005 were No. 1 multi-platinum sellers, and his third album Turn It Up released in 2007 reached No. 3 and was certified platinum. His two following albums did not gain certification. No Turning Back: The Story So Far containing some of his previous hits and five new songs was released in 2008, peaking at No. 7, and A Million Suns released in October 2011 reached No. 8. Noll's first ten singles released between February 2004 and September 2007 all peaked inside the Aria Top 1… more »

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Written by: ADAM REILY, SHANNON NEIL NOLL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Lonely" is a single by Australian singer Shannon Noll from his album "Unbroken." It was released in December 2018 as a follow up to his earlier single "Unbroken."
Genre Fact
The song is classified under the pop rock genre, and it exhibits Shannon Noll's distinctive rock style music.
Song Theme
"Lonely" talks about the feelings of isolation and loneliness in a world that seems to be increasingly disconnected despite technological advances.
Song Performance
While it didn’t make it on the Australian ARIA charts, Shannon Noll's loyal fan base received the song "Lonely" with enthusiasm, expressing positive response across different music platforms.
Song Release
It was Shannon Noll’s second song released in 2018, the first being the title track of his album "Unbroken", marking his return to the music industry after nearly seven years of hiatus.
Recording Studio
The song was recorded at Australia's well-known music studios, and it showcases the singer’s powerful vocals and unique music style.
Background
Shannon Noll finished as the runner-up in the first season of the Australian Idol in 2003. Despite not winning the title, he went on to have a successful music career, with "Lonely" being part of his ongoing journey.
Music Video
The music video for "Lonely" allows visual expression of the song's theme of isolation and depicts Shannon Noll's journey of searching for connection.
Album Success
Despite "Lonely" not charting, the album "Unbroken" debuted at number 7 in the ARIA charts, signifying Noll's maintained popularity.
Personal Connection
Shannon Noll often shares that he puts a lot of personal feelings and experiences into his songs, and listeners speculate that "Lonely" draws from these to convey a more profound message.
Live Performances
Shannon Noll included the song "Lonely" in his performances during his Australian tour in 2018.
Critic Reviews
Critics have praised "Lonely" for its raw emotion and powerful vocals. While it attracts a mixed of reviews, the song’s thoughtful lyrics and Shannon Noll's performance have been notably appreciated in music reviews.

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