Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely
Backstreet Boys
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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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Written by: Herbert St Clair Crichlow, Martin Max
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was released on December 21, 1999.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow.
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AlbumIt was released as the third single from the "Millennium" album, which was the Backstreet Boys' third studio album.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Video ConceptThe 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.
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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.
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Worldwide RecognitionThis song became a hit in over 25 countries worldwide, showcasing the band's significant international appeal.
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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."
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Platinum CertificationThe single was certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating over one million copies were sold.
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Swedish ConnectionMax 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.
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Emotional ImpactDue to its themes of loss and yearning, it remains one of the Backstreet Boys' most emotional songs.
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Modern UsageThe song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists in the years since it was released.
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RemembranceIn 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.
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Video NominationsThe video for the song also received nominations for best video, best pop video, and viewers’ choice at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Global SalesGlobally, the single has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the band's biggest hits ever.
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