Context

This line is sung by the Backstreet Boys in the song "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely," written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, from the album Millennium (1999).

The Backstreet Boys were at their finest when they were messing with the feels of late-'90s tweens with their smooth voices and melancholic background guitar, like in "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely." Because at some point, everyone has felt like they're the only person in this big, sad world.

And the accompanying music video to "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is the dictionary definition of downer as the Backstreet Boys split up and get into emotional situations, like mourning dead girls and almost dying in the operating room. Heartstrings are definitely tugged on as the band members finally reunite to sing the chorus together. Definitely bring tissues if you decide to watch this music video.

Where you've heard it

This is the song that you put on your stereo, Walkman, or iPod when you are alone in your room, abandoned by your friends, family, and significant other. Whoa, we got pretty dark there, but that's what "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is all about.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

It's totally okay to feel sad and lonely sometimes, even if you're a member of a legendary boy band.