Lonely

Akon

About Lonely

"Lonely" (also known as "Mr. Lonely") is a song by American singer and rapper Akon; it appears on his debut album, Trouble. The single was released in 2005 and was his first worldwide hit. It reached number one in several countries, including in the United Kingdom and Germany (where it stayed there for eight weeks), and Australia. It was also highly popular in France where it reached number two, and in the United States when it peaked at #4. An edited version was on Radio Disney and on Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8. 


Year:
2007
3:57
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#2

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Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
Oh, I'm so lonely
I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody for my own
Oh, I'm so lonely

Yo, this one here 
Goes out to all my players out there, man
You know, that got that one good girl, dogg
That's always been there, man
Like, took all the bullshit
But then one day she can't take it no more
And decide to leave

Yeah, I woke up in the middle of the night
And I noticed my girl wasn't by my side
Could've sworn I was dreamin'
For her I was feenin'
So I had to take a little ride
Backtrackin' on these few years
Tryna figure out what I do to make it go bad
'Cause ever since my girl left me
My whole life came crashin', and I'm so

Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Oh, I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Oh, I'm so lonely

Can't believe I had a girl like you
And I just let you walk right out of my life
After all I put you through
You still stuck around and stayed by my side
What really hurt me is I broke your heart
Baby, you a good girl and I had no right
I really wanna to make things right
'Cause without you in my life girl, I'm so

Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Oh, I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own, baby)
Oh, I'm so lonely

Been all over the world
Ain't never met a girl
That could take the things that you been through
Never thought the day would come
Where you would get up and run
And I would be out chasin' you
'Cause ain't nowhere in the globe I'd rather be
Ain't no one in the globe I'd rather see
Than the girl of my dreams that made me be
So happy, but now so lonely

Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Oh, I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own, baby)
Oh, I'm so lonely

Never thought that I'd be alone
I didn't think you'd be gone this long
I just want you to call my phone
So stop playing girl and come on home (come on home)
Baby girl I didn't mean to shout
I want me and you to work it out
I never wished to ever hurt my baby
And it's drivin' me crazy, 'cause I'm so

Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Oh, I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own, baby)
Oh, I'm so lonely

So lonely, so lonely
Mr. Lonely, so lonely
So lonely, so lonely
So lonely, Mr. Lonely

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Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), professionally known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. more »

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Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Gene Allen, Bobby Vinton, CEDRIC R. HAILEY, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, DONALD EARLE DEGRATE, DURRELL BABBS, FLOYD EUGENE BENTLEY, JAMES SMITH, JOSEPH A. BEREAL JR., KRISTINA MARIE STEPHENS, MELVIN MONROE, VINCENT MARCELLUS WATSON

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Lonely" is a song by Senegalese-American artist Akon from his debut studio album, "Trouble."
Release Date
The song was officially released on February 21, 2005, as the last single from his album.
Main Theme
"Lonely" is essentially a heartbreak song where Akon expresses his deep sense of loneliness after a breakup.
Chart Success
After its release, "Lonely" attained huge success, topping the charts in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
Music Composition
The song samples the 1964 song “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton; hence the line in the beginning of the song which goes: "Mr. Lonely."
Personal Significance
In several interviews, Akon shared that writing "Lonely" was therapeutic for him as it helped him come to terms with his own realities.
Commercial Success
Beyond topping charts, "Lonely" also contributed significantly to Akon's commercial success, establishing him as an internationally recognized artist.
Instrumentation
The song is known for its unique use of saxophone, guitar, percussion, and synths, creating a perfect sonic blend that complements Akon's lyrics and vocals.
Music Video
The music video of "Lonely" further popularized the song and helped expose Akon's artistic blend of pop, R&B, and hip hop influences to a wider audience.
Legacy
Years after its release, "Lonely" remains one of Akon's most popular and iconic songs.

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