Lonely by Justin Bieber discusses the challenges and feelings of isolation he faced growing up in the spotlight from a young age. It addresses the constant pressure and judgement he experienced and reflects on the price of fame. The song was co-written by Benny Blanco, Finneas OConnell, and Justin Bieber.
Everybody knows my name now But something 'bout it still feels strange Like looking in the mirror
And everything is not the same now It feels like all our lives have changed Maybe when I'm older, it'll all calm down
What if you had it all but nobody to call? Maybe then you'd know me 'Cause I've had everything But no one's listening And that's just fucking lonely
I'm so lo-o-o-onely Lo-o-o-onely
Everybody knows my past now Like my house was always made of glass And maybe that's the price you pay
And everybody saw me sick And it felt like no one gave a shit They criticized the things I did
What if you had it all but nobody to call? Maybe then you'd know me 'Cause I've had everything But no one's listening And that's just fucking lonely
I'm so lo-o-o-onely Lo-o-o-onely I'm so lo-o-o-onely Lo-o-o-onely