Left Outside Alone

Anastacia

About Left Outside Alone

"Left Outside Alone" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her third studio album, Anastacia. Written primarily by Anastacia as well as Dallas Austin, and Glen Ballard detailing the singer's strained relationship with her estranged father. The song was released as the album's lead single on March 15, 2004 to both critical and commercial success. The song peaked at number one in Australia, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland; number two in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway; and number three in the United Kingdom and Hungary, while overall it became the 6th biggest selling European single of 2004. In the United States, "Left Outside Alone" was another success on the Billboard dance charts, where it reached the top position on the Hot Dance Singles Sales, as well as number five on the Hot Dance Club Play. The track received universal acclaim with praise coming from Anastacia's new musical sound as well as her new singing sound found in the opening of the song being compared to Evanescence's Amy Lee. 


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2004
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All my life I've been waiting
For you to bring a fairy tale my way
Been living in a fantasy without meaning
It's not okay I don't feel safe

Left broken empty in despair
Want to breath can't find air
Thought you were sent from up above
But you and me never had love
So much more I have to say
Help me find a way

And I wonder if you know
How it really feels
To be left outside alone
When it's cold out here

Well maybe you should know
Just how it feels
To be left outside alone
To be left outside alone

All my life I've been waiting
For you to bring a fairytale my way
Been living in a fantasy without meaning
It's not okay I don't feel safe
I need to pray

Why do you play me like a game?
Always someone else to blame
Careless, helpless little man
Someday you might understand
There's not much more to say
But I hope you find a way

Still I wonder if you know
How it really feels
To be left outside alone
When it's cold out here

Well maybe you should know
Just how it feels
To be left outside alone
To be left outside alone

All my life I've been waiting
For you to bring a fairytale my way
Been living in a fantasy without meaning
It's not okay I don't feel safe
I need to pray

And I wonder if you know
How it really feels
To be left outside alone
When it's cold out here

Well maybe you should know
Just how it feels
To be left outside alone
To be left outside alone

All my life I've been waiting
For you to bring a fairytale my way
Been living in a fantasy without meaning
It's not okay I don't feel safe
I need to pray

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Anastacia

Anastacia (born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk; September 17, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States. Her debut album, Not That Kind, released in 2000, achieved multi-platinum sales in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, was critically acclaimed by Elton John and Michael Jackson, and had the 4th biggest European single and biggest Australian single of 2000. She was awarded 'Best-selling International Artist' in 2000. Her next two albums also earned multi-platinum sales throughout Europe and Oceania making her one of the fastest and biggest-selling artists of the new millennium. more »

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Written by: Anastacia Newkirk, Dallas Austin, Glen Ballard

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Left Outside Alone" was officially released on March 15, 2004. It was the lead single from Anastacia's third studio album, "Anastacia".
Chart Performance
The song had tremendous chart success worldwide. It reached number one in several countries, including Australia, Italy, and the Netherlands, and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Lyrics
Anastacia herself has stated that "Left Outside Alone" was inspired by her troubled childhood, specifically feeling misunderstood and left out.
Composition
The song is crafted in the key of F minor and runs at 124 beats per minute. Its genres are described as pop rock and R&B.
Music Video
The music video for "Left Outside Alone" was directed by Bryan Barber and filmed in Los Angeles. It features Anastacia emerging from a desolate cityscape into a vibrant, color-filled fantasy world.
Song Achievements
"Left Outside Alone" was nominated for the 2005 "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" Grammy Award but ultimately lost to Norah Jones' "Sunrise."
US Recognition
Despite the song's international success, "Left Outside Alone" failed to make a significant impact on the US charts. It only reached #97 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Anastacia, Dallas Austin, and Glen Ballard, making it a collaboration of acclaimed talents. Dallas Austin has worked with Michael Jackson, while Glen Ballard co-wrote Alanis Morissette's iconic "Jagged Little Pill."
Song Reception
The song has generally been received positively by music critics. It is often recognized as one of her signature songs which showcases her distinctive and powerful vocals.
Live Performances
"Left Outside Alone" has been included in the set lists of all Anastacia's subsequent concert tours since its release.
Remix Versions
Many remix versions of the song were produced following its release. The most popular remix was from Jason Nevins.
Track Length
The standard album version of the song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
Personal Significance
This song holds a lot of personal significance for Anastacia; she has often referred to it as her favorite from her own discography.

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