Lonely Lullaby Explained

Lonely Lullaby
Cover:LonelyLullaby.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Owl City
Album:All Things Bright and Beautiful
Recorded:2010–11
Label:Universal Republic
Producer:Adam Young
Prev Title:Galaxies
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Angels
Next Year:2011

"Lonely Lullaby" is a song by American electronica project Owl City from his third studio album All Things Bright and Beautiful (2011). Originally released as a fan club exclusive in March 2011,[1] the song is not included on the album itself.[2] It was released digitally on July 19, 2011 through Universal Republic Records as the third single from All Things Bright and Beautiful.[3]

Background

The song is a tribute to Annmarie Monson, an ex-girlfriend of Young's, who he describes as the "most wonderful, beautiful woman" he knew.[4] He stated that the track was a lot more "personal" to him.[5]

Composition

"Lonely Lullaby" is a melancholy-influenced piano ballad[4] written and produced by Adam Young of Owl City. According to the digital sheet music published by Universal Music Publishing Group, the song was originally composed in the key of F major and set in common time to a "flowing" tempo of 67, slowing down to 57,5 BPM at the end.[6] "Lonely Lullaby" follows a chord progression of C – Gm – F – C – B – F and Young's vocals span from a low note of C to a high note of B.[6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Lonely Lullaby"
Chart (2011)Peak
position
South Korea (GAON) (International Chart)[7] 136
US Pop Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[8] 41

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: All Things Bright and Beautiful - Owl City Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. All Media Network. February 26, 2017.
  3. Web site: Lonely Lullaby - Owl City Release Info. AllMusic. All Media Network. February 26, 2017.
  4. Web site: Sohail. Sabina. Interview: Owl City's Adam Young on Album, Collab with Lights and Relationships. AndPOP. February 26, 2017. July 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20150204201044/http://www.andpop.com/2011/07/17/interview-owl-citys-adam-young-on-album-collab-with-lights-and-relationships/. February 4, 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: Owl City at In The Venue tonight, not Orem; read interview. The Salt Lake Tribune. David Burger. July 18, 2011. January 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: Owl City "Lonely Lullaby" Sheet Music in F Major. Musicnotes.com. 8 August 2011 . Universal Music Publishing Group. February 26, 2017.
  7. Web site: Gaon Chart: 2011-06-01. GAON. https://archive.today/20140625063535/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=E&current_week=31&current_year=2011&chart_Time=week. June 25, 2014. August 11, 2023.
  8. Owl City Chart History (Pop Digital Song Sales). https://web.archive.org/web/20191221113813/https://www.billboard.com/music/Owl-City/chart-history/PPD. December 21, 2019. Billboard. January 27, 2023.