I Have Been Lonely

Blake Shelton · Original Album Series [2012]

You told me I'd regret it on the day I left you

I had the nerve to laugh as I walked away

Well, its been six months and eighteen days

Feelin' nothin' but this empty pain

And I just had to tell you

Even if there's nothin' left to say.



Chorus:

I felt the burnin' on the hurtin' side

Of a love that didn't work out right

The empty longin' on a long cold night

I have been lonely

I've leaned on no one when the times got tough

When it comes to heartaches lord I've had enough

Know what it's like to live without your love

I have been lonely.



I was gonna show you that I didn't need you

Now I need to show you I was wrong

Here I am knees to the floor

I don't wanna live like this no more

I'm heartdeep in misery

Now all my pride is gone.



Chorus:

I felt the burnin' on the hurtin' side

Of a love that didn't work out right

The empty longin' on a long cold night

I have been lonely

I've leaned on no one when the times got tough

When it comes to heartaches lord I've had enough

Know what it's like to live without your love

I have been lonely.



I have been lonely

I have been lonely...

I Have Been Lonely

Blake Shelton's 'I Have Been Lonely' stands as a poignant song in his discography, reflecting the raw emotional depth characteristic of his country music style. Recorded during the Original Album Series era, the track exemplifies Shelton's ability to blend traditional storytelling with a modern acoustic sensibility. The song captures the universal sentiment of solitude, delivered through Shelton's signature vocal delivery that balances grit with vulnerability. As part of his broader body of work, the recording contributes to his reputation as an artist who effectively translates personal narrative into relatable musical experiences for a wide audience.