Isolation
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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When all the darkness takes the light
The ritual warning has begun
And now you tear away from everyone
Disconnected, so alone, yeah
Severed ties from all you know
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again, oh
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be, yeah
Justify, you waste away
You dare to dream but still you're too afraid
And now you're broken and deceived
Lost to live this cruel reality
You're disconnected, so alone
Severed ties from all you know
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again, oh
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be, yeah
Maybe you'll stand
Or maybe you'll give and break to find another way
And makes things better
Maybe you'll find
A life you can live and learn to love along the way
And make things better
And make things better
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again, oh
Isolation (isolation)
If you could only see
What will come to be, yeah
Isolation (isolation)
Brings you to the end
Until you love again, oh (until you love again)
Isolation (isolation)
If you could only see
What will come to be
You're disconnected, so alone
What will come to be
You're disconnected so alone
Alter Bridge's song Isolation is a powerful anthem that deals with the theme of self-imposed isolation in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics convey the sense of hopelessness and despair that comes when all seems lost to the person at the center of the song. The darkness around them has made them withdraw from everyone else, leading them to feel disconnected and alone. The ritual warning referred to in the lyrics alludes to a sense of inevitability, suggesting that this isolation is a necessary and perhaps even systemic part of the human experience.
The chorus of the song presents a message of hope, suggesting that the isolation experienced by the person can bring them to the end of their current struggles and ultimately lead them towards love and connection once again. The second verse delves deeper into the personal struggles of the singer, describing how they may dream of change, but ultimately end up broken and deceived by the harsh reality around them. The bridge of the song encourages the person to give and break away from the isolation to find another way to make things better.
Overall, Alter Bridge's Isolation speaks to the human experience of isolation and disconnection in the face of hardship, while also offering a message of hope and the possibility of finding love and connection once again.
Line by Line Meaning
When all is lost to you inside
You feel like you have lost everything within yourself
When all the darkness takes the light
You feel surrounded by darkness and can't see any light
The ritual warning has begun
You sense some kind of danger approaching
And now you tear away from everyone
You isolate yourself from the people around you
Disconnected so alone yeah
You feel detached and completely alone
Severed ties from all you know
You cut ties with people and things that were familiar to you
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be?
Yeah!
The feeling of isolation can lead you to a breaking point, but it also gives you an opportunity to start fresh and love again
Justify you waste away
You try to come up with a reason for why you're wasting your life away
You dare to dream but still you're too afraid
You have dreams but you're too scared to take action on them
And now you're broken and deceived
You're shattered and feel like you've been lied to
Lost to live this cruel reality
You feel lost in this tough and unfair reality
Maybe you'll stand
Maybe you'll give and break to find another way
And makes things better
Maybe you'll find
A you can live and learn to love along the way
And make things better
And make things better
There is hope for a better future; maybe you will stand up for yourself or give in to a new approach that may help you find happiness and make things better
You're disconnected so alone
What will come to be?
You're disconnected so alone
You reiterate the feeling of being disconnected and alone, and wonder what the future holds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheGilvoney
When all is lost to you inside
When all the darkness takes the light
The ritual warning has begun
And now you tear away from everyone
Disconnected so alone yeah
Severed ties from all you know
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be?
Yeah!
Justify you waste away
You dare to dream but still you're too afraid
And now you're broken and deceived
Lost to live this cruel reality
You're disconnected so alone yeah
Severed ties from all you know
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be?
Yeah!
Maybe you'll stand
Maybe you'll give and break to find another way
And makes things better
Maybe you'll find
A life you can live and learn to love along the way
And makes things better
And make things better
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be?
Yeah!
Isolation
Brings you to the end
Until you love again
Isolation
If you could only see
What will come to be?
Yeah!
You're disconnected so alone
What will come to be?
You're disconnected so alone
@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
Mark Tremonti's guitar work is just otherworldly, mixes so well with Kennedy's vocals. Alter Bridge is just an extremely underrated band that deserves more attention and supporters.
@IDoomstadt
Yo bitch ass really is everywhere huh
@benayamunthe438
Hey didn't know you listen to Alter Bridge!
@djz1845
you know, its not your comments everywhere that i see, its just that we are so similar....
@WFly101
Okay there's no way you listen to literally every single band I click on. Something's going on here.
@ChadTasteInMusic420
@@WFly101omg I see you everywhere as well lol. I could've sworn I was listening to Tool the other week and saw you comment. Guess we all have very similar music taste.
@MsScanova
What's truly amazing is how effortlessly they are. Miles, alone, sings so high without even trying. Everyone else is incredibly talented.
@kaloyankirov2551
This band is so underrated
@jada3310
I Absolutely Agree!!!!!!
@GetScaredGaming
Kaloyan Kirov
I remember hearing this song on the radio all the time back when i listened to the radio more haha but id agree that pretty much any hard rock or metal band is underrated when you look at the biggest "musicians" of today haha