Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa

Scared to be Lonely

Following the success of In the Name of Love, Martin Garrix continues in that direction with Scared to Be Lonely. Written together with Giorgio Tuinfort, Nathaniel Campany, Kyle Shearer and Georgia Ku, the track builds on a similar emotional core, but goes deeper into the meaning of the lyrics.

Released on January 27, 2017, the song blends a soft, melancholic atmosphere with a more energetic drop, creating that balance between euphoria and nostalgia. Dua Lipa’s vocal performance plays a central role, giving the track both strength and vulnerability.

The track quickly becomes a worldwide success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including a No. 1 in the Netherlands, and strong positions across Europe. It establishes itself as one of the standout collaborations of that period. The official video, directed by Blake Claridge, visually reflects the tension of the song, focusing on a relationship pushed to its limits.

A few weeks after the release, two remix EPs expand the track into different directions, with contributions from artists like Brooks, DubVision and LOOPERS. An acoustic version is also released on April 7, 2017, offering a more stripped-back take that highlights the songwriting and emotion behind the track.

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Directed by Blake Claridge

Produced by : Martin Garrix, Giorgio Tuinfort, Valley Girl, Loma Blackwood.

Release date : January 26, 2017

Label : STMPD RCRDS

Lyrics

Written by Georgia Ku, Giorgio Tuinfort, Kyle Shearer, Martin Garrix, Nathaniel Campany.

It was great at the very start
Hands on each other
Couldn’t stand to be far apart
Closer the better

Now we’re picking fights and slamming doors
Magnifying all our flaws
And I wonder why, wonder what for
Why we keep coming back for more

Is it just our bodies? Are we both losing our minds?
Is the only reason you’re holding me tonight
‘Cause we’re scared to be lonely?
Do we need somebody just to feel like we’re alright?
Is the only reason you’re holding me tonight
‘Cause we’re scared to be lonely?

Too much time, losing track of us
Where was the real?
Undefined, spiraling out of touch
Forgot how it feels

All the messed up fights and slamming doors
Magnifying all our flaws
And I wonder why, wonder what for
It’s like we keep coming back for more

Is it just our bodies? Are we both losing our minds?
Is the only reason you’re holding me tonight
‘Cause we’re scared to be lonely?
Do we need somebody just to feel like we’re alright?
Is the only reason you’re holding me tonight
‘Cause we’re scared to be lonely?

Scared to be lonely

Even when we know it’s wrong
Been somebody better for us all along
Tell me, how can we keep holding on?
Holding on tonight ’cause we’re scared to be lonely
Even when we know it’s wrong
Been somebody better for us all along
Tell me, how can we keep holding on?
Holding on tonight ’cause we’re scared to be lonely

Is it just our bodies? Are we both losing our minds?
Is the only reason you’re holding me tonight
‘Cause we’re scared to be lonely?

Scared to be lonely
Scared to be lonely
Eh, eh, scared to be lonely