Song for the Lonely
Cher
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When you're standing on the edge of nowhere There's only one way up So your heart's got to go there Through the darkest night See the light shine bright When hero's fall, in love or war They live forever [Chorus:] This is a song - for the lonely Can you hear me tonight For the broken hearted, battle scared I'll Be by your side And this is a song - for the lonely When your dreams won't come true Can you hear this prayer 'Coz someone's there for you We'll love don't need a reason She can pick you up Or leave you bleeding I've seen a strong man cry I know the reason why We all forgive, we all forget We just keep believing [Chorus] So let it find you Wherever you may go I'm right beside you You don't have to look no more You don't have to look no more, oh no [Chorus] It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright This is a song A song for the lonely And that's not you only Through the darkest night You're gonna see the light Love don't need a reason Just to leave you bleeding Can you hear this prayer Someone's there This is a song - for the lonely Can you hear me tonight For the broken hearted, battle scared I'll be by your side And this is a song for the lonely
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Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL BARRY, STEVE TORCH
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Song for the Lonely" is predominantly a dance-pop song, fitting neatly into Cher's genre specialty throughout her music career.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on Cher's twenty-fourth studio album titled "Living Proof."
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Release InformationIt was released as the lead single from the "Living Proof" album in 2002.
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Song InspirationThe song's lyrics are inspired by the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, offering a message of hope and resilience.
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Chart Success"Song for the Lonely" achieved notable chart success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by famed music video and film director Stéphane Sednaoui.
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Notable RecognitionThe song secured a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording in 2003 but did not win.
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Song MessageCher has characterized "Song for the Lonely" as a song dedicated to "the courageous people of New York" in light of the September 11 attacks.
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Music Video ConceptThe music video follows Cher through various periods in New York City's history, highlighting the city's resilient spirit.
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The Writing TeamThe song was penned by a talented group of songwriters, namely Mark Taylor, Paul Barry, and Steve Torch, who have written several hit songs for various artists.
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Live PerformancesCher performed "Song for the Lonely" during her “Farewell Tour,” “Caesars Palace residency,” and “Dressed to Kill Tour".
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the inspirational theme of the song, noting its uplifting message of hope.
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Song LengthThe regular version of the song runs for exactly three minutes and fifty seconds; however, several remixes and radio edits exist.
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Song InfluenceCher fans frequently refer to "Song for the Lonely" as one of her most iconic and emotive tracks.
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