Story Behind The Song
In this 'relationship' one is getting more from it than the other. Happens to everyone at least once-you get dumped. The question that never gets answered is 'Why?". Still hoping for another shot. I did this as a slow ballad also and an instrumental (sax) version.
I can see Harry Connick Jr., Tony Bennett, John Stevens-crooners in general male or female-Anita Baker
Song Description
After an incredible short lived romance, one partner bows out without explanation leaving the other wondering why.
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing, Jazz - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Gracious |
Subject |
Sadness, Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Connick Jr., Anita Baker |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
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