Only the Lonely
Karaoke song guide
High Risk / High Reward
Only the Lonely
The Motels
A cool new-wave lament with smoky verses, a broad chorus, and loneliness that feels stylish rather than openly desperate.
Family friendly
At a glance
Karaoke fit
Difficulty
7/10
Hard
Crowd
7/10
Strong reaction
Singalong
7/10
Strong
- Best voice
- Female Low
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Widely available
Recommendation
Should you sing it?
Try “Only the Lonely” when you can maintain restraint while letting the title carry the emotional weight. The chorus opens higher than the understated verses suggest. Choose something else if you need a cheerful crowd song or dislike emotionally guarded material.
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