Tim Rogner - vocals and guitar
Kyle Lewis - guitar
Scott Murphy - vocals and bass
Mike Leverence - drums
Alone
Allister Lyrics
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These are thoughts from the past not to pick my brain
And now I feel like screaming to the world
Cause this highways going nowhere
And the lines have all been blurred
By the rain that's falling down in front of me
So I clear the windshield just to find
Another cross to mark the passing of a life
That all things come to an end
And I wonder when that end will come for me
[Chorus]
When the lights go down
And the clocks time out
And the bells just don't chime anymore
Is it tragedy that we can't see
What lies on the other side of every single smile
I've been asking myself for the third straight night
If there's truth in the writings that shape our lives
Now I feel like screaming to the world
Do these sermons run in circles
Are they spoken by design
To erase the thoughts of insecurity
And maybe were just never meant to find
The answer to the question we've all kept inside
Give me something to believe in
Give me anything at all
Cause right now this world just feels like its too small
[Chorus]
I won't cry
Not tonight
I won't back down without a fight
I won't cry
Not tonight
I won't back down
[Chorus]
When the lights go down
(I won't cry
Not tonight
I won't back down without a fight)
And the clocks time out
I won't back down without a fight
(I won't cry
Not tonight
I won't back down without a fight)
And the bells just don't chime anymore
It's a tragedy that we can't see
I won't back down without a fight
In the song "Alone" by Allister, the singer is driving down the same road for the third day in a row, reflecting on his past and his doubts about the future. He feels like screaming out to the world as he realizes that the highway is going nowhere and the lines on the road have been blurred by the rain. As he clears the windshield, he sees another cross marking the passing of a life, reminding him that all things come to an end, leaving him wondering when his end will come.
In the second verse, he questions the truth in the writings that shape our lives, wondering if the sermons are just run in circles or spoken by design to erase the thoughts of insecurity. He feels lost and alone, searching for something to believe in, hoping for anything at all to make the world feel like it's not too small. The chorus repeats the idea of when the lights go down, and the clocks time out, representing the end of life and questioning whether we are capable of seeing what lies on the other side of every smile.
Throughout the song, the singer shows that he won't back down without a fight, and even if he doesn't cry tonight, he will still be fighting for his life. In the end, the song suggests that life is about fighting for what we believe in, even if we don't know what's on the other side of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been driving this road for the third straight day
I have been on the road, not stopping for three days now.
These are thoughts from the past not to pick my brain
I am thinking about the past but I don't want to dwell on it too much.
And now I feel like screaming to the world
I have an overwhelming feeling of frustration and I want to express it to everyone.
Cause this highways going nowhere
I feel like I am not making any progress and the road ahead is pointless.
And the lines have all been blurred
The road markings are no longer clear and this is causing confusion.
By the rain that's falling down in front of me
The rain is making it difficult for me to see the road ahead.
So I clear the windshield just to find
I wipe the windshield of the car to try and see clearly again.
Another cross to mark the passing of a life
I see another cross on the side of the road which signifies the loss of another life.
It's a crystal clear reminder
This makes it painfully obvious that everything eventually comes to an end.
That all things come to an end
This is a reminder that nothing lasts forever.
And I wonder when that end will come for me
I am questioning when my own end will eventually come.
[Chorus]
Refrain
When the lights go down
When the world becomes dark and lifeless
And the clocks time out
When time seems to come to a stop
And the bells just don't chime anymore
When the sounds of life cease to exist
Is it tragedy that we can't see
Is it terrible that we are unable to see anything on the other side?
What lies on the other side of every single smile
What is hidden underneath every seemingly happy or contented exterior?
I've been asking myself for the third straight night
I have been pondering this question for three consecutive nights now.
If there's truth in the writings that shape our lives
I am questioning the accuracy and correctness of the principles that guide our lives.
Do these sermons run in circles
I am wondering if the same messages are repeated over and over again.
Are they spoken by design
Are these messages by design or is there a certain purpose behind it?
To erase the thoughts of insecurity
Is the objective of these messages to alleviate our thoughts of insecurity?
And maybe we're just never meant to find
Or maybe we simply won't find the answers we are looking for.
The answer to the question we've all kept inside
The question which we have all been asking ourselves deep inside.
Give me something to believe in
I am asking for something to hold onto, a reason to hope.
Give me anything at all
I am willing to accept whatever reason to believe there is.
Cause right now this world just feels like it's too small
Right now, the world feels too small for me, and I need something more significant to hold onto.
[Chorus]
Refrain
I won't cry
I will not show my emotions.
Not tonight
Not now.
I won't back down without a fight
I will not surrender without putting up a fight.
When the lights go down
When the world becomes dark and lifeless
(I won't cry
I will not show my emotions.
Not tonight
Not now.
I won't back down without a fight)
I will not surrender without putting up a fight.
And the clocks time out
When time seems to come to a stop
I won't back down without a fight
I will not surrender without putting up a fight.
(I won't cry
I will not show my emotions.
Not tonight
Not now.
I won't back down without a fight)
I will not surrender without putting up a fight.
And the bells just don't chime anymore
When the sounds of life cease to exist
It's a tragedy that we can't see
It is terrible that we are unable to see anything on the other side.
I won't back down without a fight
I will not surrender without putting up a fight.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARL CLIVE JR. GORDON, SHAZNAY LEWIS
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