How Do You Get That Lonely
Blaine Larsen
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It was just another story written on the second page Underneath the Tiger's football score It said he was only eighteen, a boy about my age They found him face down on his bedroom floor There'll be services on Friday at the Lawrence Funeral Home Then out on Mooresville highway, they'll lay him 'neath a stone How do you get that lonely, how do you hurt that bad To make you make the call, that havin' no life at all Is better than the life that you had How do you feel so empty, you want to let it all go How do you get that lonely, and nobody know Did his girlfriend break up with him, did he buy or steal that gun? Did he lose a fight with drugs or alcohol? Did his Mom and Daddy forget to say I love you son? Did no one see the writing on the wall? I'm not blamin' anybody, we all do the best we can I know hindsight's 20/20, but I still don't understand How do you get that lonely, how do you hurt that bad To make you make the call, that havin' no life at all Is better than the life that you had How do you feel so empty, you want to let it all go How do you get that lonely, and nobody know It was just another story printed on the second page Underneath the Tiger's football score
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Written by: RORY LEE FEEK, BLAINE LARSEN, KELLEY LOVELACE
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"How Do You Get That Lonely" is a country music song by Blaine Larsen, originally released in his debut album "Off to Join the World" in 2004.
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Lyrics and MessageThe song is an emotional ballad that deals with the suicide of a high school student and puts a spotlight on the issue of youth depression and loneliness.
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SongwritersThe deep and meaningful lyrics of the song were penned by Rory Lee Feek and Jamie Teachenor.
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Chart Performance"How Do You Get That Lonely" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen IV, portrays the daily life of a lonely high school student leading up to his decision to take his own life.
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Public ResponseDespite its somber topic, it garnered a strong positive response from the public for shedding light on the often hidden issues of teen depression and suicide.
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Debut Album PerformanceLarsen's debut album, which featured "How Do You Get That Lonely," peaked at number 42 on the U.S. Country Charts.
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Young ArtistWhen Blaine Larsen released this song, he was only 19 years old, which made the poignancy of the song even more impactful.
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Impact and LegacyThe song has been used in many suicide awareness and prevention campaigns and discussions since its release, highlighting its lasting impact on the community.
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Label"How Do You Get That Lonely" was released under the BNA Records label, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
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Career BoosterThe song is considered to have been a significant boost in Larsen's early career and it solidified his position as a prominent country singer and songwriter.
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Larsen’s Personal LifeBlaine Larsen, the artist who sang "How Do You Get That Lonely," himself faced a struggle in his early life as he was adopted and raised by his mother and stepfather, which is thought to contribute to the authencity of emotions portrayed in the song.
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