
Lonely by Akon
Release Date: February 22, 2005
Album: Trouble (Akon’s debut album)
Genre: R&B, Hip Hop, Pop
Producer: Disco D (co-producer), Akon
"Lonely" tells the story of a man heartbroken after losing the love of his life due to his own mistakes. The song is emotionally raw, delivered with Akon’s distinctive high-pitched voice and a melancholy tone
The chorus features a sped-up sample of “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton (1962), giving the track a nostalgic, haunting feel.