Alone
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone
Aah aah aah
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
Alone, alone
I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
The Glee Cast's rendition of the song Alone is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and loneliness. The song is a cover of Heart's original song from 1987, which was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The lyrics describe the feeling of being left alone in the dark, waiting for someone who never comes. The singer is waiting for a lover who may never return and is haunted by the constant ticking of the clock, making the night feel slow and unbearable. The lyrics convey the desperation and fear of being left alone, and the singer longs for the touch and presence of the person they love.
The first verse sets the mood of the song, with the ticking of the clock representing the passing of time and the singer's increasing despair. The second verse reveals that the singer has always been self-sufficient but has now found someone they love so deeply that the thought of being without them chills them to the bone. The chorus, "How do I get you alone?" suggests that the singer is willing to do anything to be with the person they love, but they are uncertain if their advances will be reciprocated.
The bridge of the song confirms the singer's intention to confess their feelings to their lover, but the fear of rejection has kept them from doing so. The repetition of "alone" at the end of the song emphasizes the loneliness that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the ticking of the clock
I am aware of the passage of time, which is marked by the sound of the clock ticking.
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I am alone in a dark room and feeling isolated.
I wonder where you are tonight
I am curious about your whereabouts for the evening.
No answer on the telephone
I have attempted to reach you but you have not answered the phone.
And the night goes by so very slow
Time seems to be moving slowly, making me feel more lonely.
Oh I hope that it won't end though
I wish that this feeling of loneliness could continue forever.
Alone
I am by myself and feeling lonely.
Till now I always got by on my own
I have been able to manage without help from others until now.
I never really cared until I met you
I did not care about being lonely until I met you.
And now it chills me to the bone
Your absence is making me feel extremely cold and uncomfortable.
How do I get you alone
I wish to be with you and have your undivided attention.
You don't know how long I have wanted
I have been longing for you for a long time.
To touch your lips and hold you tight
I desire to kiss you and hold you very closely.
You don't know how long I have waited
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
And I was going to tell you tonight
I planned to confess my feelings to you this evening.
But the secret is still my own
I have not yet shared my feelings with you.
And my love for you is still unknown
You are unaware of the depth of my love for you.
Alone
I am still by myself and feeling lonely.
Aah aah aah
A wordless expression of emotion.
Till now I always got by on my own
I have managed to handle things without help until now.
I never really cared until I met you
I did not care about being alone until I met you.
And now it chills me to the bone
Your absence is making me feel extremely cold and uncomfortable.
How do I get you alone
I desire to be alone with you and share my feelings.
Alone, alone
Emphasizing that I am still by myself and feeling lonely.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Michael Henry Smith, Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Russell Leetch, Edward Owen Lay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@doppio_77
Glee was so iconic and still works tonight, well.... at least the three first seasons 😆
@Sena-uw4yj
IKR
@fazlins2280
I agree
@tinoe936
At one point Glee gave me a purpose and helped me to find the voice inside me. Nice duet..
@SynthD
Turning “alone” into a duet gives it a much deeper feeling. Bring a tear to my eye.
@thenathanael9070
This is like on a whole other Level than Pitch Perfect. This is just perfect
@eb8709
Loooooove this version
@ChristinaBlack4083
This is my favorite version of this song.
@ibidimp7960
Mine tooo ❤
@Milan-xh1ke
To me this is one of the best song in history.