: Thornewill has noted that the song and its accompanying Official Music Video are intended to be tongue-in-cheek and satirical. Key Versions Jukebox The Ghost - Everybody's Lonely
The track was inspired by a conversation between lead vocalist and his grandmother. When she was a young girl during World War II, she asked her mother why every song on the radio was about love; her mother replied, " Because everyone is so lonesome, dear ". : Thornewill has noted that the song and
: The track features a "Bohemian Rhapsody"-esque bridge and surprising time signature shifts that pay homage to 70s glam rock. : The track features a "Bohemian Rhapsody"-esque bridge
Described as a "giddy, vibrant collection" of the band's most colorful work, the song blends several influences: her mother replied
: Reviewers have compared its catchy, sing-along quality to bands like Walk the Moon .