The Lonely
Christina Perri
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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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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."
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Release DateThe song was released on May 10, 2011, as part of the album.
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Song GenreIt is essentially a pop song with a strong influence of Piano rock and Chamber pop.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics talk about loneliness and the emotional struggle experienced by someone after a heartbreak. It beautifully captures the theme of solitude and longing.
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Song Composition"The Lonely" was written by Christina Perri and David Hodges, a well-known songwriter and producer.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart in the official Billboard Hot 100, it resonated deeply with listeners and has remained popular over the years.
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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.
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Signature SongThe song is considered one of Christina's signatures, highlighting her distinctive style and strength in conveying deep emotions.
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Live PerformancesChristina Perri often performed "The Lonely" as part of her live sets, and it is known for its raw and emotional live renditions.
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Song DurationThe full duration of the song is four minutes and twenty-six seconds.
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Emotional ImpactMany 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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