“Lonely Together” is about Rita’s struggle with a collapsed relationship her drunk mind wants her to revive, although she knows there won’t be romantic love anymore. However, remaining a friendship with that person would make her feel lonely, so she attempts a one night stand.
The song features Bri...
[Verse 1]
It's you and your world and I'm caught in the middle
I caught the edge of a knife and it hurts just a little
And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know that I can't be your friend
It's my head or my heart, and I'm caught in the middle
[Pre-Chorus]
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh lord, here we go
[Chorus]
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of a bottle
You're the poison in the wine
And I know
I can't change you, and I
I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
[Post-Chorus/Drop]
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
[Verse 2]
Eyes wide shut and it feels like the first time (Oh)
Before the rush to my blood was too much and we flatlined (Oh)
And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know just how this ends
Now I'm all messed up and it feels like the first time (Oh)
[Chorus]
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of a bottle
You're the poison in the wine
And I know
I can't change you, and I
I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
[Post-Chorus/Drop]
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
[Pre-Chorus]
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh lord, here we go
[Chorus]
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of a bottle
You're the poison in the wine
And I know
I can't change you, and I
I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow
But I'm on my way tonight
[Post-Chorus/Drop]
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
A little less lonely now
A little less lonely now
A little less lonely now
Lonely Together was written by Cashmere Cat & benny blanco & Ali Tamposi & watt & Brian Lee & Avicii.
Lonely Together was produced by Cashmere Cat & watt & benny blanco & Avicii.
Avicii released Lonely Together on Thu Aug 10 2017.
Following Avicii’s passing on April 20, 2018, Rita Ora tweeted her condolences and about her incredible time making the song with Avicii:
Yes, “Lonely Together” was certified platinum by the RIAA on February 11, 2020.