The Lonely

Christina Perri

About The Lonely

"The Lonely" is a song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The song was first released to iTunes on March 29, 2011, the same day that its accompanying lyric video premiered on Teen Vogue. The video was uploaded onto her official YouTube account the following day. The song is included on Perri's debut album, Lovestrong. It was released as the first promotional single of the album. The song draws inspiration from Perri's life, written about a relationship she had with the emotion of being lonely. Many critics found themselves divided over the song. Most of them positively reviewed the song's chilling tone and powerful lyrics, but many noted that "The Lonely" didn't compare to Perri's lead single, "Jar of Hearts". 


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Two am, where do I begin
Crying off my face again
The silent sound of loneliness
Wants to follow me to bed

I'm a ghost of a girl
That I want to be most
I'm the shell of a girl
That I used to know well

Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in
To take my heart again

Too afraid, to go inside
For the pain of one more loveless night
For the loneliness will stay with me
And hold me till I fall asleep

I'm a ghost of a girl
That I want to be most
I'm the shell of a girl
That I used to know well

Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in
To take my heart again

Broken pieces of
A barely breathing story
Where there once was love
Now there's only me
And the lonely

Dancing slowly in an empty room
Can the lonely take the place of you
I sing myself a quiet lullaby
Let you go and let the lonely in
To take my heart again

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Christina Perri

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010. On May 10, 2011, Perri's "Jar of Hearts" was featured in the "Prom Night" episode of Fox musical series Glee; the following month, it was featured in the episode "Dance Amongst Daggers" of ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. Perri recorded the song "A Thousand Years" for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011) and it appears on the accompanying soundtrack. more »

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Written by: CHRISTINA PERRI, DAVID HODGES

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Album
"The Lonely" is a hauntingly beautiful song by Christina Perri from her debut album, "lovestrong."
Release Date
The song was released on May 10, 2011, as part of the album.
Song Genre
It is essentially a pop song with a strong influence of Piano rock and Chamber pop.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics talk about loneliness and the emotional struggle experienced by someone after a heartbreak. It beautifully captures the theme of solitude and longing.
Song Composition
"The Lonely" was written by Christina Perri and David Hodges, a well-known songwriter and producer.
Music Video
The music video for "The Lonely," directed by Elliott Sellers, focuses on Christina Perri herself, conveying the song's emotions through her performance rather than an elaborate storyline.
Chart Performance
While the song did not chart in the official Billboard Hot 100, it resonated deeply with listeners and has remained popular over the years.
Critical Reception
"The Lonely" received a mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised Perri's delivering of the emotions of pain and loneliness.
Signature Song
The song is considered one of Christina's signatures, highlighting her distinctive style and strength in conveying deep emotions.
Live Performances
Christina Perri often performed "The Lonely" as part of her live sets, and it is known for its raw and emotional live renditions.
Song Duration
The full duration of the song is four minutes and twenty-six seconds.
Emotional Impact
Many fans have shared online how this song has impacted them personally, helping them through feelings of loneliness and heartbreak. The song has been lauded for its ability to evoke such strong emotional reactions.

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