Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Lyrics

[Intro: All]
Show me the meaning of being lonely

[Verse 1: Brian & AJ]
So many words for the broken heart
It is 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


[Chorus: All]
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 somethin' missin' in my heart

[Verse 2: Kevin & Nick]
Life goes on as it never ends

Eyes of stone observe the trends
They never say forever gaze, if only

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

[Chorus: All, AJ & Brian]
Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with? (tell me why)
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's somethin' missin' in my heart (heart!)

[Bridge: Howie, All, AJ]
There's nowhere to run
I have no place to go
Surrender my heart, body, and soul

How can it be you're askin' me
To feel the things you never show?

(Show-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh!)

[Interlude: Brian]
You are missin' in my heart
Tell me, why can't I be there where you are

[Chorus: All, (AJ), Brian & Nick]
Show me the meaning of being lonely (being lonely)
Is this the feeling I need to walk with? (tell me why)
Tell me why I can't be there where you are (where you are)
There's somethin' missin' in my heart
(You are missin' from my heart)
Show me the meaning of being lonely (being lonely)
Is this the feeling I need to walk with?
Tell me why I can't be there where you are (where you are)
There's somethin' missin' in my heart

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About

Genius Annotation

“Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely” talks about heartbreak and how the narrator deals with being alone. It was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The music video for this track was released on New Year’s Eve in 1999, with the following quote as the opening message:

This video is dedicated to Denniz POP, and to all those who have lost a loved one.

Q&A

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What did Backstreet Boys say about "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"?
Genius Answer

Brian Littrell:

I have such an emotional connection with this song. I still get chills watching the music video to this day

AJ:

The girl represented in my scene [in the music video] was actually a dear friend of mine. She was 15 when she passed away in a car accident

Nick Carter:

Denniz Pop was so instrumental to our sound and career. I made it a point to pay homage to him in that video.

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Credits
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Mixing Engineer
Double Bass
Recorded At
Polar & Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
Release Date
December 21, 1999
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