Tell Me You Get Lonely
Frankie Ballard
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I bet you're kickin' yourself for lettin' me walk away Makin' yourself a list of things you wish you didn't say Sitting by the phone hoping it's gonna ring Tell me you get lonely when it's cold outside Tell me that you're only barely gettin' by I need to know it hurts every time that you hear my name It ain't the same without me, girl Tell me you get lonely Sometimes you're up all night cryin' over me You've gotta take off of work to catch up on your sleep But that just don't work, now does it, baby So tell me you get lonely when it's cold outside Tell me that you're only barely gettin' by I need to know it hurts every time that you hear my name It ain't the same without me, girl Tell me you get lonely Tell me you get lonely, and I'll come back All you've gotta do is call me, my bag's been packed I'm dyin' of pride, but I want you to know That I get lonely when it's cold outside Baby, I'm only barely gettin' by And it still hurts every time that I hear your name It ain't the same without you, girl Baby, I get lonely, yeah, I get lonely Tell me you get lonely too Tell me you get lonely
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Written by: MARTIN DODSON, DALLAS DAVIDSON
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Tell Me You Get Lonely" is a country music song by American singer Frankie Ballard. The song is from his first self-titled studio album "Frankie Ballard".
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SongwritersThe track was written by Ashley Gorley and Chris Stapleton, two prominent songwriters in country music.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Warner Bros. Records label, one of the leading recording companies in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song shows the artist performing this song in different outdoor settings. It was directed by Marcel Chagnon.
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Release Date and Chart Performance"Tell Me You Get Lonely" was released in 2010 as the album's second single. Though it did moderately well on the charts peaking at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs, it didn’t become a mainstream hit.
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Impact on Frankie Ballard’s CareerDespite not charting higher, this song helped Ballard gain recognition in the country music industry and set the stage for his subsequent successful singles, such as “Sunshine & Whiskey.”
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GenreThe song falls into the genre of Country and Southern Rock showcasing Ballard's unique and catchy blend of modern country and classic rock influences.
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Chris Stapleton's ContributionWhile now a well-known country artist in his own right, Chris Stapleton was mostly recognized as a songwriter for other artists at the time this song released. His contribution to "Tell Me You Get Lonely" marks one of the many influential country hits he has helped shape.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Ballard's powerful stage presence is often noted, with "Tell Me You Get Lonely" being one of the fan-favorite parts of his concert setlists.
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Lyric ThemeThe song describes the complex emotions and loneliness associated with a past relationship. It does a compelling job of expressing yearning and heartache, elements often associated with traditional country music.
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