Songs About Lonely

Updated April 1, 2024

For Songs About Lonely, there is no limit to the singers who explored this feeling. Here are 25 of the top ones.

I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith

From the album, In The Lonely Hour, released on May 26, 2014

The song is about a man who is cheating on his partner and is telling her that she is not the only one who is being unfaithful. The production details are not known.

NOSTYLIST by Destroy Lonely

From the album, NO STYLIST, released on August 12, 2022

The song "NOSTYLIST" by Destroy Lonely is about a person who is tired of their life and wants to escape. The production details are not available.

Lonely Day by System Of A Down

From the album, Hypnotize, released on November 22, 2005

"Lonely Day" is a song by American rock band System of a Down. It was released as the first single from their fifth album, Hypnotize, on October 3, 2005. The song was written by lead singer Serj Tankian, and was produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian. The single peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest charting single in the United States.

Marlboro Nights by Lonely God

From the album, Marlboro Nights, released on June 28, 2018

The song is about a young man's struggles with addiction and depression, and how smoking cigarettes helps him cope with his problems. The production is minimal, with a simple beat and some atmospheric synth pads. The song is relatively short, clocking in at just over two minutes.

911 / Mr. Lonely (feat. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy) by Tyler, The Creator

From the album, Flower Boy, released on July 21, 2017

The song "911 / Mr. Lonely (feat. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy)" is a track off of Tyler, The Creator's album Flower Boy. The song features Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy, and is produced by Tyler, The Creator. The song is about loneliness and the feeling of being alone, and features both Tyler and Frank Ocean singing about their feelings of isolation. The production on the track is atmospheric and relies heavily on synths and piano.

Lonely (with benny blanco) by Justin Bieber

From the album, Justice, released on March 19, 2021

The song is about being lonely and feeling like nobody understands. Bieber sings about being in a relationship that isn't working out and feeling like he's the only one who feels that way. Blanco's production is sparse and atmospheric, with a simple piano melody and Bieber's emotive vocals.

Lonely Boy by The Black Keys

From the album, El Camino, released on December 6, 2011

The song "Lonely Boy" is about a young man who is feeling down and out. He is looking for a way to make himself feel better, but he can't seem to find it. The production of the song is very simple, with just a guitar and drums.

Lonely by Imagine Dragons

From the album, Mercury - Acts 1 & 2, released on July 1, 2022

"Lonely" is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons. It was released as a single on February 5, 2019, through Interscope Records. The song was written by Dan Reynolds, Ben McKee, Wayne Sermon, and Daniel Platzman, and produced by Mattman & Robin. The song is a mid-tempo ballad with an indie pop sound. The lyrics are about feeling lonely and misunderstood. "Lonely" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the song's emotional lyrics and the band's vocal performance, while others criticized its production and said it sounded like a forgettable pop song. The song peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

Lonely by Akon

From the album, Trouble, released on January 1, 2006

"Lonely" is a song by American singer-songwriter Akon, from his debut studio album, Trouble. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on December 27, 2004. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Akon's first US number-one single. The song was written and produced by Akon, together with Giorgio Tuinfort.

Lonely by Noah Cyrus

From the album, THE END OF EVERYTHING, released on May 15, 2020

"Lonely" is a song by American singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus, featuring guest vocals from American rapper and singer-songwriter XXXTentacion. It was released on October 15, 2017, and is the lead single from her debut EP, Good Cry (2018). The song was produced and co-written by Omer Fedi, with additional writing credits from Noah Cyrus and John Maultsby. It was mixed by Manny Marroquin and mastered by Chris Gehringer. The track features a hauntingly melancholic piano-driven melody and delicate vocals, which are complemented by a heavy beat and distorted vocals from XXXTentacion. The song is a heartfelt ballad about feeling alone and struggling to find a way out of a dark time, both musically and lyrically. Lyrically, the song is about being left feeling isolated and overwhelmed, and yearning to find a way out of despair.

Last Night Lonely by Jon Pardi

From the album, Mr. Saturday Night, released on September 2, 2022

"Last Night Lonely" is a country song by Jon Pardi. It was released as a single in 2020 and included on Pardi's album Heartache Medication. The song was written by Pardi, Bart Butler, and Alex Palmer and produced by Bart Butler. The song is about a man coming to terms with his loneliness after a break-up. He reflects on the memories of being with his beloved and the loneliness he feels now that they are apart. The song has a traditional country sound with acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and fiddle.