"Only Lonely" is a song by Australian singer

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. It was recorded for her ninth

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'' Reset''.

Background

"Only Lonely" gained national interest after it was used in a commercial for the 2013 finale of Channel 7's ''

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''. Although it was not released as a single, it charted on the

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and peaked at #32 due to this promotion.

Music video

The video clip was released on Arena's

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account on November 19, 2013. Arena stated, "Here it is, a humble thank you to my fans." The clip features Arena in the studio playing a piano. The video, shot in black and white, was reviewed as being "restrained, understated and very, very classy".

Track listing

# "Only Lonely" – 3:22

Charts

The single peaked at #32 on the

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on November 24, 2013. It peaked at #14 in the Australian

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References

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