Alone
St. Vincent Lyrics
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Any way that I portray this idea is quite unlikely
I keep it to myself or else because it’s just a replay
Why would anyone give a shit about what I have to say
I’m not alone
But I feel like I am
God damn
You’re testing me like an exam
My only question is what’s your intention
Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension
I’m not alone
But I feel like I am
God damn
You’re testing me like an exam
My only question is what’s your intention
Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension
You told me I can tell you anything but that's not the case
What you told me when you were leaving, really was a disgrace
All these feelings that I couldn’t show, to you I was just a snack
I didn't want you to go, but I don't want you back
I’m not alone
But I feel like I am
God damn
You’re testing me like an exam
My only question is what’s your intention
Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension
I’m not alone
But I feel like I am
God damn
You’re testing me like an exam
My only question is what’s your intention
Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension
In "Alone," St. Vincent sings about how she is feeling isolated and unsure of herself. She implies that her attempts to express herself are seen as unimportant to others, leaving her feeling disconnected and alone. She acknowledges that although she is not actually alone, she feels isolated, which is causing her to feel vulnerable and anxious. She expresses these feelings through the lyrics, "I’m not alone, but I feel like I am, God damn, You’re testing me like an exam, My only question is what’s your intention, Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension."
St. Vincent also touches on the idea of misplaced trust in the song, particularly in relationships. She sings about how someone she trusted betrayed her, and now she feels like she cannot confide in them anymore. She expresses her disappointment in these lyrics, "You told me I can tell you anything, but that's not the case, What you told me when you were leaving, really was a disgrace, All these feelings that I couldn’t show, to you I was just a snack, I didn't want you to go, but I don't want you back."
Overall, "Alone" is a vulnerable and raw exploration into feelings of isolation, anxiety, and misplaced trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t know how to say hurray in a way, that’ll go down nicely
I am struggling to express joy in a way that will be accepted and appreciated by others
Any way that I portray this idea is quite unlikely
No matter how I try to express myself, it is unlikely to be well received
I keep it to myself or else because it’s just a replay
I choose to keep my thoughts to myself because I feel like I am repeating myself
Why would anyone give a shit about what I have to say
I doubt anyone cares about my thoughts or opinions
I’m not alone
I am surrounded by people
But I feel like I am
Despite being around others, I still feel isolated and alone
God damn
Expressing frustration or anger
You’re testing me like an exam
I feel like someone is quizzing me or putting me through a trial
My only question is what’s your intention
I am questioning someone's motives or agenda
Nervous as hell. I’m full of apprehension
I am extremely anxious and worried
You told me I can tell you anything but that's not the case
Someone promised me a safe space to share my feelings but has failed to uphold that promise
What you told me when you were leaving, really was a disgrace
I am hurt and upset by the way someone treated me when they left
All these feelings that I couldn’t show, to you I was just a snack
I was unable to fully express my emotions to someone who only used me for their pleasure
I didn't want you to go, but I don't want you back
Although I am sad that someone left, I do not want them to return
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Vincent Sgro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lonely cake
@AlanaGotta LottaSay
What happened to hary moore and music with feeling? But she definateöy got talent for feeling empty.
I think youre overhyping her cuz shes a lady tbh. Her playong is very static and quirky, i guess thats the whooe poont doesant mean its good or enjoyable thou
Hardly a guitar god, just sayin. As much as jack white is none either thou people serm to tjink that
Now frank zappa was a huitar god. Is she even in the same ballpark?
stRANGE VINCENT
this video got a lot more attention than I though it would !! here are some things regarding the comments I've been getting:
1) I made this video with the intention to make a part 2, so I didn't put all of her best/ most complicated riffs in it, ex surgeon/marrow/ whatever
2) SOME OF THESE RIFFS ARE IMPROV!! i've leave timestamps of the improvised riffs if I can remember later, but.. I was taking that into consideration making this video, like 'this isn't the greatest thing ever, but it's incredibly good for improv" y'know??
3) damn ma is it that serious
anyways part 2 coming soon
Bro Dy
Your awesome. Its sick as f
Bog Fish
Please no.
Pascal Houde
I don't know why it popped out of my head but I would love to see a duo with Billy Corgan!
ConvincingPeople
I've always dug how she blends some very classic '70s-style licks and grooves with the harsh tone and embrace of chaos and dissonance from post-punk and '80s/'90s noise-rock, particularly given how lush and modern the arrangements around her often are. It's really striking. If you really want to hear the connection made explicit, take that snippet of her casually throwing in a bit of the "Kid Charlemagne" solo while doing an interview and follow it with her covering Big Black's "Kerosene" and nailing the tone and vibe of the intro where so many others have failed.
Hazardeur
Hey Paul!!
Solomon Lee
It's awesome that she's covered Big Black. Steve Albini is one of my other guitar heroes. She's combined the guitar hero and anti hero aesthetic. She was the perfect front woman for the Nirvana Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Reunion with that approach. I'm a fan.
chrisbryant280
@Solomon Lee she blew me away with that performance with Nirvana
larry scheller
Pssst .... everybody at Berklee played Kin Charlemagne. Big deal Annie played it to !
BTW she's one of the worst guitarists I've ever heard. Her solos are overly possessed bs . She uses all those effects pedals to hide the fact that she can't play .
St Sebastian
Watching her rock out live was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had.