Together We're Both Alone
Atkins Nicole Lyrics
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I am just too tired now to fight
It's white and it's waving
Can't we save this for another night
I used to be afraid, but now I crave the quiet
Together we are both alone, but I don't mind
I'll dream of something to try and make us all right
They're machines that can't be fixed no more
Causing the alarm sounds
I'll be right here waiting at your door
We'll sit up on the bed for a while
Together we are both alone
but we don't mind
We'll dream of something
to try and make us all right
But the dawn is trouble
When I close my eyes, you never go away
I've tried everything, still you won't change
Is it better if you go?
But the ending doesn't matter
One hundred days,
Running faster through this
Hope to save your heart before it drops
And you didn't even say I didn't try
Together we are both alone
but I don't mind
I dreamt of everything
I tried to make us all right
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
The lyrics of Atkins Nicole's song "Together We're Both Alone" depict a feeling of surrender and acceptance towards life's circumstances. The opening line, "I am raising a flag, I am just too tired now to fight," suggests that the singer has stopped resisting their struggles and is ready to move forward. Interestingly, the flag being raised is white, which is often associated with surrender or truce. The singer then expresses their desire for respite from the chaos of life, as they crave the quiet. They acknowledge that they are both alone, but find solace in sharing their loneliness with their loved one. The lines "Together we are both alone, but I don't mind, I'll dream of something to try and make us all right" depict the shared suffering and the singer's willingness to find a solution that works for them both.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's all right" multiple times, indicating that even in the face of adversity, the singer has found a way to persevere. However, the second verse brings a sense of uncertainty as the singer questions the effectiveness of their efforts to improve their situation. They express their frustration with a loved one who seems resistant to change, questioning if it would be better if they go. The final lines of the song, "And you didn't even say I didn't try," suggest that the singer has done everything in their power to make things work, but still faces a sense of defeat.
Overall, the lyrics of "Together We're Both Alone" explore the themes of surrender, acceptance, shared loneliness, and perseverance. The soothing melody and gentle instrumentation complement the introspective nature of the lyrics, creating a poignant listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I am raising a flag
I am giving up on the fight and surrendering
I am just too tired now to fight
I am too exhausted to continue fighting
It's white and it's waving
The flag I am raising is white and it symbolizes surrender
Can't we save this for another night
Can't we postpone this argument for another time
I used to be afraid, but now I crave the quiet
I used to be scared of being alone, but now I desire peace and solitude
Together we are both alone, but I don't mind
Although we are together, we are still feeling isolated, but I am okay with that
I'll dream of something to try and make us all right
I'll try to come up with a solution to our problems, so we can be okay
Baby, put your arms down
Stop holding on to our problems and let them go
They're machines that can't be fixed no more
Our problems have become too complicated and can no longer be easily solved
Causing the alarm sounds
Our problems are causing distress and worry
I'll be right here waiting at your door
I'll be here for you, waiting to help in any way I can
We'll sit up on the bed for a while
Let's take some time to talk, reflect and try to resolve things
But the dawn is trouble
The morning brings trouble and a reminder of our unresolved problems
When I close my eyes, you never go away
I keep thinking about our problems even when I try to forget
I've tried everything, still you won't change
I have attempted to fix things, but nothing seems to work
Is it better if you go?
Should we go our separate ways?
But the ending doesn't matter
The way things will end doesn't matter as long as we try to fix things
One hundred days, Running faster through this
We have been trying to solve our problems for a long time, but time is running out
Hope to save your heart before it drops
I hope to help you before you completely lose hope and give up
And you didn't even say I didn't try
You cannot say that I didn't try to help or fix things
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
Everything will be okay
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Written by: NICOLE ATKINS
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