Only Lonely

Bon Jovi

About Only Lonely

"Only Lonely" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was the first single taken from their second album, 7800° Fahrenheit (1985). Debuting on the Hot 100 on April 20, 1985, it peaked at #54 and remained on the charts for eight weeks. The song fared better on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it peaked at #28 in May. In the UK, it reached #24. "Only Lonely" was played in the 1987 drama film Light of Day starring Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett and Michael McKean. Only Lonely was performed as a part of the encore in Bon Jovi's March 24, 2010 Circle Tour concert in Philadelphia. 


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1985
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There's a whole lot of lonely
Waiting out there
There's a whole lot of people
That'll lead you nowhere
So be safe my lover
Let me offer my prayer
There's a whole lot of lonely
Waiting out there

There's a whole lot of kisses
Waiting out there
And the world you been missing
That don't play fair
Let me offer you comfort
And show you how much I care
There's a whole lot of lonely waiting,
Waiting out there

When love is blind sometimes the lies can get you through the night
I'm holding on to what I need till you're too tired to fight

Now there's a lot of lone riders
So baby beware
After the warmth of his whisper
In the cool night air
It'll be hard to wake up to
That handsome cold blank stare
Cause there's a hell of a lot of lonely waiting out there

When love is blind sometimes the lies can get you through the night
I'm holding on to what I need till you're too tired to fight

Now there's a whole lot of lonely
Waiting out there
There's a whole lot of people
That'll lead you nowhere
There's only so much sorrow
That a heart can bare
There's a hell of a lot of lonely waiting out there
There's a hell of a lot of lonely
Baby I'm scared
Waiting out there

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Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, and bassist Alec John Such. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the exceptions being Alec John Such in 1994, and Richie Sambora in 2013. The band is credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease. more »

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Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Only Lonely" is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, which was first released on April 23, 1985.
Album Details
It is the second single from their second album titled "7800° Fahrenheit."
Chart Performance
Despite its powerful rock arrangement, the song failed to break into top 40 in the US, peaking at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Theme
The song's theme revolves around feelings of angst, unrequited love, and the struggles of maintaining a healthy relationship.
Music Video
The music video for "Only Lonely" was filmed at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Band Lineup
During the recording of the song, the lineup of Bon Jovi included Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Alec John Such.
Live Performances
"Only Lonely" was played heavily during the 7800° Fahrenheit tour but got dropped from setlists toward the latter end of the Slippery When Wet tour and hasn't been performed live since 1987.
Song Writer
The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan, Bon Jovi's lead vocalist, and keyboardist respectively.
Song Reception
Even though it didn't chart high, the song remained a fan favorite due to its intense and heartfelt lyrics matched with strong musical elements.
Production Credits
"Only Lonely" was produced by Lance Quinn, an experienced producer who has worked with several notable names in the music industry like Lita Ford and Lenny Kravitz.

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