"I've spent my fair share of time at Losers (Bar & Grill) in Nashville," Young admitted in a press release. "As a songwriter I like to always be observing the world around me because you never know where you'll find inspiration, and I've seen moments like what I sing about in 'Lonely Eyes' go down all the time."

"Lonely Eyes" is set during a typical night at a local tavern. At the start, the bartender yells at a patron for lighting up a "cheap cigar" inside. Then the entire establishment crushes on a girl who walks in for a glass of wine.