Natural Singers on Instagram: "Justin Bieber performed Lonely live at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball in 2021, delivering the song in a stripped-down setting with piano accompaniment. The performance focused on the song’s themes of isolation and the pressure of fame at a young age, with Bieber standing mostly still and letting the lyrics carry the moment. His live rendition was noted for its emotional restraint and vulnerability, making it one of the more intimate performances of the event, Lonely.