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Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely

January 01, 1970

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys, taken from their third studio album, Millennium (1999). It was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, with production by Martin and Kristian Lundin.

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
Single by Backstreet Boys
from the album Millennium
B-side
  • "I'll Be There for You"
  • "You Wrote the Book on Love"
ReleasedDecember 14, 1999 (1999-12-14)
StudioCheiron, Polar (Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre
Length3:54
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Backstreet Boys singles chronology
"Larger than Life"
(1999) 		"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
(1999) 		"The One"
(2000)
Audio sample
A sample from "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" by Backstreet Boys
Music video
"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" on YouTube

Jive Records selected the track to be released as the third single from the album, on December 14, 1999. It received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who commended the lush orchestration, its melody and the group's vocal performance. The song was one of 3 tracks to be previewed at the end of Britney Spears' debut album, ...Baby One More Time. It has also experienced success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in most countries it charted, also peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The music video for the track was released on New Year's Eve of 1999 and was directed by Stuart Gosling. It follows each of the band members in a separate dramatic history, with the band uniting for the video's end. The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 43rd Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Background and release edit

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, while Martin also produced it. On the November 27, 1999, issue of Billboard Magazine, it was reported that Jive Records selected "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" as Millennium's third single.[2] The song was sent to US radio on December 14, 1999,[3] and was released in the United Kingdom as a CD and cassette single on February 21, 2000.[4]

Composition edit

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is a pop and R&B ballad,[1] with Latin pop influences. Lyrically, the song deals with heartbreak and how the protagonist is dealing with loneliness. "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 something missing in my heart," they sing in the chorus.[citation needed] It is set in the key of F♯ minor[5] and G♯ minor.

Critical reception edit

The song received acclaim from most music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic picked it as a standout track on the album.[6] While reviewing their compilation, The Hits: Chapter One (2001), Erlewine wrote that "the rest of the singles that fill out the compilation aren't quite as good as "I Want It That Way", "As Long as You Love Me", "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)", "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "Larger than Life" (although "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is)."[7] Chuck Taylor of Billboard named it a "keepsake ballad that will have the quintet's loyal legions panting over their loss and loneliness." Taylor also called it "a beautifully produced anthem," and praised its melody, writing that, "it will instantly lock itself into the pop culture consciousness." Taylor finished his review, writing that the single is "the best ballad of the season and a sure-fine way to return the Boys to full glory."[1] Chuck Arnold from People Magazine said that it "captures the ache of 'something missing in my heart' with a Latin-tinged lushness."[8] Arion Berger of Rolling Stone commented that the song "digs its melodic claws into your skull on the first listen—it's the swooniest blending of the five vocalists' timbres to date, and mighty pretty besides."[9]

Commercial performance edit

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was a success on the charts, reaching the top-ten in most countries it charted. In the United States, the song debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart[10] while on the issue of March 18, 2000, the song peaked at number six,[11] remaining at the peak position for two further weeks.[12] In other Billboard component charts, the song also succeeded, topping the Top 40 Mainstream chart and reaching number two on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.[13] In Canada, the song topped the RPM Top Singles chart for two weeks.[14]

In the United Kingdom, "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" peaked at number three, becoming their last single to reach the top-three and eleventh top-ten single.[15] The song became a success in countries like the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland, reaching number two.[16] It also reached the top-ten in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Norway.[17] It only performed moderately in Australia, where it reached number 19, becoming their lowest charting-single since "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" in 1997.[18]

Accolades edit

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was nominated for a Grammy award on the 43rd ceremony for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, but lost it to Steely Dan's "Cousin Dupree".[19] Emily Exton of VH1 placed the song at number seven on their "20 Backstreet Boys Songs" list, writing that the song is "a more mature sound that showcased Kevin’s vocals instead of mostly his dark and mysterious looks. Here the Boys tackle grief surprisingly well, without pouring on too much schmaltz or over-complicating things."[20] Danielle Sweeney of The Celebrity Cafe also placed it at number seven on her "Top 10 Backstreet Boys Songs", writing that, "it's their most emotional song, containing the lyrics, 'how can it be you’re asking me to feel the things you never show?'. Deep, guys."[21]

Music video edit

Background edit

The music video for "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" was directed by Stuart Gosling in Los Angeles from December 11–12, 1999,[22] following the 1999 Billboard Music Awards. It follows each of the band members separately in a sad story, until they unite during the instrumental break and final choruses. The video, somewhat darker in tone than any of the band's previous releases, touches on several of the band's real-life issues. Brian Littrell had undergone open heart surgery the previous year for a defect he has had since birth. AJ McLean is shown holding a picture of a girlfriend which is dedicated to a dear friend of his who died in a car accident.[23] The video also uses footage that represents Kevin Richardson and his deceased father. Nick Carter's scene sees him save a woman to represent the fan who almost got run over by a bus. The woman who Howie Dorough sees represents his sister, who died a year earlier of the disease lupus. Additionally, the bus that McLean rides is marked for "Denniz Street", and is driven by an actor who resembles Denniz PoP (who died in 1998 and produced some Backstreet Boys tracks, besides being the mentor of the song's producer Max Martin).[24] An alternate version of the video was dedicated in his honor.[25]

Synopsis edit

The video opens with a dedication to Denniz Pop and everyone who lost a loved one. Then, it begins at a hospital, in which Brian Littrell watches doctors try to save a patient, also portrayed by Littrell, alluding to his open heart surgery he had. AJ McLean's scenes take place on a coach bus, which is driven by an actor who looks like Denniz Pop, while mourning the loss of a girlfriend whose photo he carries. He sees her appear on the bus, but she fades away. Kevin Richardson watches an old-age film of himself and his father in an apartment. Nick Carter walks down a city street in the rain and saves a woman from almost being hit by the bus that McLean is on. Howie Dorough drinks from a teacup at an old-style bar as a woman in red runs towards him, but fades away before she reaches him. Richardson arrives to meet Dorough and they leave the building together. McLean's bus arrives, and Littrell exits the hospital. While the woman lights the memorial candles for the deceased, the five band members congregate and begin walking down the street together. Most of the video is shot in a desaturated scheme in which only certain red elements were brightly colored, until the very end of the video when the band walks out of the city into a brightly colored field.[26]

Track listings edit

  • UK CD single
  1. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" – 3:54
  2. "I'll Be There for You" – 4:34
  3. "You Wrote the Book on Love" – 4:38
  • US 2×12-inch vinyl
  1. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Soul Solution House of Loneliness Vocal) – 7:22
  2. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Jason Nevins Crossover Instrumental) – 3:57 [track only, no vocals]
  3. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Soul Solution Mix Show Version) – 4:12
  4. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (LP Version) – 3:54
  5. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Jason Nevins Crossover Remix) – 3:55
  6. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Remix Acapella) – 3:55 [vocals only, no track]
  7. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Soul Solution House of Loneliness Dub) – 6:50 [track only, no vocals]
  8. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" (Bonus Beats) – 2:55 [track only, no vocals]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[73] Gold 35,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[74] Gold 30,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[75] Gold 250,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[76] Gold 40,000^
Sweden (GLF)[77] Platinum 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[78] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States December 14, 1999
Jive [3]
January 10, 2000 Adult contemporary radio [79]
United Kingdom February 21, 2000
  • CD
  • cassette
 [4]

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January 01, 1970
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Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys taken from their third studio album Millennium 1999 It was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow with production by Martin and Kristian Lundin Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Single by Backstreet Boysfrom the album MillenniumB side I ll Be There for You You Wrote the Book on Love ReleasedDecember 14 1999 1999 12 14 StudioCheiron Polar Stockholm Sweden GenrePop 1 R amp B 1 Latin pop 1 Length3 54LabelJiveSongwriter s Max Martin Herbie CrichlowProducer s Max Martin Kristian LundinBackstreet Boys singles chronology Larger than Life 1999 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely 1999 The One 2000 Audio sample source source A sample from Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely by Backstreet BoysfilehelpMusic video Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely on YouTube Jive Records selected the track to be released as the third single from the album on December 14 1999 It received generally favorable reviews from music critics who commended the lush orchestration its melody and the group s vocal performance The song was one of 3 tracks to be previewed at the end of Britney Spears debut album Baby One More Time It has also experienced success on the charts reaching the top 10 in most countries it charted also peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart The music video for the track was released on New Year s Eve of 1999 and was directed by Stuart Gosling It follows each of the band members in a separate dramatic history with the band uniting for the video s end The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 43rd Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Contents 1 Background and release 2 Composition 3 Critical reception 4 Commercial performance 5 Accolades 6 Music video 6 1 Background 6 2 Synopsis 7 Track listings 8 Charts 8 1 Weekly charts 8 2 Year end charts 9 Certifications 10 Release history 11 See also 12 ReferencesBackground and release edit Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely was written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow while Martin also produced it On the November 27 1999 issue of Billboard Magazine it was reported that Jive Records selected Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely as Millennium s third single 2 The song was sent to US radio on December 14 1999 3 and was released in the United Kingdom as a CD and cassette single on February 21 2000 4 Composition edit Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely is a pop and R amp B ballad 1 with Latin pop influences Lyrically the song deals with heartbreak and how the protagonist is dealing with loneliness 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 something missing in my heart they sing in the chorus citation needed It is set in the key of F minor 5 and G minor Critical reception editThe song received acclaim from most music critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic picked it as a standout track on the album 6 While reviewing their compilation The Hits Chapter One 2001 Erlewine wrote that the rest of the singles that fill out the compilation aren t quite as good as I Want It That Way As Long as You Love Me Quit Playing Games with My Heart Everybody Backstreet s Back and Larger than Life although Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely is 7 Chuck Taylor of Billboard named it a keepsake ballad that will have the quintet s loyal legions panting over their loss and loneliness Taylor also called it a beautifully produced anthem and praised its melody writing that it will instantly lock itself into the pop culture consciousness Taylor finished his review writing that the single is the best ballad of the season and a sure fine way to return the Boys to full glory 1 Chuck Arnold from People Magazine said that it captures the ache of something missing in my heart with a Latin tinged lushness 8 Arion Berger of Rolling Stone commented that the song digs its melodic claws into your skull on the first listen it s the swooniest blending of the five vocalists timbres to date and mighty pretty besides 9 Commercial performance edit Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely was a success on the charts reaching the top ten in most countries it charted In the United States the song debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 10 while on the issue of March 18 2000 the song peaked at number six 11 remaining at the peak position for two further weeks 12 In other Billboard component charts the song also succeeded topping the Top 40 Mainstream chart and reaching number two on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks 13 In Canada the song topped the RPM Top Singles chart for two weeks 14 In the United Kingdom Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely peaked at number three becoming their last single to reach the top three and eleventh top ten single 15 The song became a success in countries like the Netherlands New Zealand Sweden and Switzerland reaching number two 16 It also reached the top ten in Austria Belgium Finland Germany Ireland Italy and Norway 17 It only performed moderately in Australia where it reached number 19 becoming their lowest charting single since Quit Playing Games with My Heart in 1997 18 Accolades edit Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely was nominated for a Grammy award on the 43rd ceremony for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals but lost it to Steely Dan s Cousin Dupree 19 Emily Exton of VH1 placed the song at number seven on their 20 Backstreet Boys Songs list writing that the song is a more mature sound that showcased Kevin s vocals instead of mostly his dark and mysterious looks Here the Boys tackle grief surprisingly well without pouring on too much schmaltz or over complicating things 20 Danielle Sweeney of The Celebrity Cafe also placed it at number seven on her Top 10 Backstreet Boys Songs writing that it s their most emotional song containing the lyrics how can it be you re asking me to feel the things you never show Deep guys 21 Music video editBackground edit The music video for Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely was directed by Stuart Gosling in Los Angeles from December 11 12 1999 22 following the 1999 Billboard Music Awards It follows each of the band members separately in a sad story until they unite during the instrumental break and final choruses The video somewhat darker in tone than any of the band s previous releases touches on several of the band s real life issues Brian Littrell had undergone open heart surgery the previous year for a defect he has had since birth AJ McLean is shown holding a picture of a girlfriend which is dedicated to a dear friend of his who died in a car accident 23 The video also uses footage that represents Kevin Richardson and his deceased father Nick Carter s scene sees him save a woman to represent the fan who almost got run over by a bus The woman who Howie Dorough sees represents his sister who died a year earlier of the disease lupus Additionally the bus that McLean rides is marked for Denniz Street and is driven by an actor who resembles Denniz PoP who died in 1998 and produced some Backstreet Boys tracks besides being the mentor of the song s producer Max Martin 24 An alternate version of the video was dedicated in his honor 25 Synopsis edit The video opens with a dedication to Denniz Pop and everyone who lost a loved one Then it begins at a hospital in which Brian Littrell watches doctors try to save a patient also portrayed by Littrell alluding to his open heart surgery he had AJ McLean s scenes take place on a coach bus which is driven by an actor who looks like Denniz Pop while mourning the loss of a girlfriend whose photo he carries He sees her appear on the bus but she fades away Kevin Richardson watches an old age film of himself and his father in an apartment Nick Carter walks down a city street in the rain and saves a woman from almost being hit by the bus that McLean is on Howie Dorough drinks from a teacup at an old style bar as a woman in red runs towards him but fades away before she reaches him Richardson arrives to meet Dorough and they leave the building together McLean s bus arrives and Littrell exits the hospital While the woman lights the memorial candles for the deceased the five band members congregate and begin walking down the street together Most of the video is shot in a desaturated scheme in which only certain red elements were brightly colored until the very end of the video when the band walks out of the city into a brightly colored field 26 Track listings editUK CD single Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely 3 54 I ll Be There for You 4 34 You Wrote the Book on Love 4 38 US 2 12 inch vinyl Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Soul Solution House of Loneliness Vocal 7 22 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Jason Nevins Crossover Instrumental 3 57 track only no vocals Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Soul Solution Mix Show Version 4 12 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely LP Version 3 54 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Jason Nevins Crossover Remix 3 55 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Remix Acapella 3 55 vocals only no track Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Soul Solution House of Loneliness Dub 6 50 track only no vocals Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely Bonus Beats 2 55 track only no vocals Charts editWeekly charts edit Chart 2000 Peakposition Australia ARIA 18 19 Austria O3 Austria Top 40 17 8 Belgium Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders 27 4 Belgium Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia 28 14 Canada Top Singles RPM 14 1 Canada Adult Contemporary RPM 29 1 Czech Republic IFPI 30 9 Denmark IFPI 31 6 Europe Eurochart Hot 100 32 4 Finland Suomen virallinen lista 33 3 Germany Official German Charts 34 3 Greece IFPI Greece 31 7 Hungary Mahasz 35 4 Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 40 36 8 Ireland IRMA 37 5 Italy FIMI 38 4 Netherlands Dutch Top 40 39 2 Netherlands Single Top 100 40 2 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 16 2 Norway VG lista 41 3 Romania Romanian Top 100 42 1 Scotland OCC 43 2 Spain PROMUSICAE 44 4 Sweden Sverigetopplistan 45 2 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 46 2 UK Singles OCC 47 3 UK Indie OCC 48 2 US Billboard Hot 100 49 6 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 50 2 US Adult Top 40 Billboard 51 15 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 52 1 US Rhythmic Billboard 53 8 US Top 40 Tracks Billboard 13 2 Year end charts edit Chart 2000 Position Australia ARIA 54 94 Belgium Ultratop 50 Flanders 55 71 Belgium Ultratop 50 Wallonia 56 75 Brazil Crowley 57 20 Europe Eurochart Hot 100 58 43 Germany Official German Charts 59 56 Ireland IRMA 60 58 Netherlands Dutch Top 40 61 64 Netherlands Single Top 100 62 57 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 63 11 Romania Romanian Top 100 42 21 Sweden Sverigetopplistan 64 31 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 65 47 UK Singles OCC 66 66 US Billboard Hot 100 67 31 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 68 6 US Adult Top 40 Billboard 69 41 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 70 16 US Rhythmic Top 40 Billboard 71 38 Chart 2001 Position US Adult Contemporary Billboard 72 42Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units sales Australia ARIA 73 Gold 35 000 Brazil Pro Musica Brasil 74 Gold 30 000 Germany BVMI 75 Gold 250 000 Netherlands NVPI 76 Gold 40 000 Sweden GLF 77 Platinum 30 000 United Kingdom BPI 78 Silver 200 000 Shipments figures based on certification alone Sales streaming figures based on certification alone Release history editRegion Date Format s Label s Ref United States December 14 1999 Rhythmic contemporarycontemporary hit radio Jive 3 January 10 2000 Adult contemporary radio 79 United Kingdom February 21 2000 CDcassette 4 See also editList of Romanian Top 100 number ones of the 2000sReferences edit a b c d e Billboard Magazine January 8 2000 Billboard Magazine January 8 2000 Retrieved April 5 2014 Billboard Magazine November 27 1999 Billboard Magazine November 27 1999 Retrieved April 5 2014 a b Going for Adds PDF Radio amp Records No 1329 December 10 1999 pp 48 55 Retrieved 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