Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely

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About Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is a song by American boy band, Backstreet Boys, taken from their third studio album, Millennium (1999). It was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, with production by Martin and Kristian Lundin. Jive Records selected the track to be released as the third single from the album, on November 26, 1999. It received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who commended the lush orchestration, its melody and the group's vocal performance. The song was one of 3 tracks to be previewed at the end of Britney Spears' debut album, ... Baby One More Time. It has also experienced success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in most countries it charted, also peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for the track was released on 1999's New Year's Eve and was directed by Stuart Gosling. It follows each of the band members in a separate dramatic history, with the band uniting for the video's end. The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 43rd Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. 


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Show me the meaning of being lonely
So many words for the broken heart
It's hard to see in a crimson love
So hard to breathe
Walk with me, and maybe
Nights of light so soon become
Wild and free I could feel the sun
Your every wish will be done
They tell me

Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart

Life goes on as it never ends
Eyes of stone observe the trends
They never say forever gaze upon me
Guilty roads to an endless love (endless love)
There's no control
Are you with me now?
Your every wish will be done
They tell me

Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart

There's nowhere to run
I have no place to go
Surrender my heart, body, and soul
How can it be
You're asking me
To feel the things you never show

You are missing in my heart
Tell me why I can't be there where you are

Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart

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Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (sometimes referred to as BSB) are an American vocal harmony group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997) and their debut album in the United States which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). more »

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Written by: Herbert St Clair Crichlow, Martin Max

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was released on December 21, 1999.
Songwriters
The song was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow.
Album
It was released as the third single from the "Millennium" album, which was the Backstreet Boys' third studio album.
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Video Concept
The music video for "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was directed by Stuart Gosling and features the band members confronting scenes of loss and mourning.
Personal Experiences
"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" represents the band's personal experiences, including Brian Littrell's open-heart surgery and the loss of Kevin Richardson's father.
Worldwide Recognition
This song became a hit in over 25 countries worldwide, showcasing the band's significant international appeal.
Grammy Nomination
"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" earned the Backstreet Boys a Grammy nomination in 2001 for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal."
Platinum Certification
The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating over one million copies were sold.
Swedish Connection
Max Martin, the song's co-writer, is from Sweden and was a key figure in the late 90s and early 2000s pop music scene, producing for artists like Britney Spears and NSYNC in addition to Backstreet Boys.
Emotional Impact
Due to its themes of loss and yearning, it remains one of the Backstreet Boys' most emotional songs.
Modern Usage
The song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists in the years since it was released.
Remembrance
In the music video, the date "1975-1998" appearing on the theater marquee stands for Denniz PoP, who was a mentor to Max Martin and had passed away in 1998.
Video Nominations
The video for the song also received nominations for best video, best pop video, and viewers’ choice at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
Global Sales
Globally, the single has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the band's biggest hits ever.

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