Story Behind The Song
Could be male or female vocal-has probably happened to a lot of people and it's the kind of pain that lingers because it feels like there was no good reason. He/She of course feel there must be some good reason and you can't get him/her out of your head. Always wondering-hoping it will change.
Could be handled by any crooner of worth-thinking about A. Idol John Stevens or Tony Bennett-something old/something new.
Song Description
There was a time when things were going fine and then suddenly without warning or explanation it was over. He/She is still pining.
| Song Length |
3:54 |
Genre |
Jazz - Lounge, Jazz - Standards |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Miserable, Gloomy |
Subject |
Loneliness, Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
How Lonely Do I Have To Be?
Words & Music by Frank Pusateri
716.683.1671 onlyfrank@aol.com
How lonely do I have to be before you'll spend some love on me?
A simple note, maybe a call, is better than nothing at all
How lonely do I have to be before you'll cure my misery?
Your gentle words I haven't heard in such a long time
I'm recalling the night with the stars shining bright
As we whispered our "I love you's"
And with tears in your eyes what a shocking surprise
When you said, "I can't see you anymore". No explanation.
-solo-
I'm recalling the night, that night, When you said,
"I can't see you anymore". No explanation.
How lonely do I have to be before you'll take me seriously?
Consider this, I'll take the risk.
Consider this, I'll take the risk.
The risk. I just hope you can hear me.
Copr.1998 Frank Pusateri