Alone
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Lyrics
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Freedom it leaves me confined
Every single bone has cracked
But in this life, you can't turn back
I don't want to live
I don't want to live here alone
Alone, alone, alone
As these words part with my tongue
I question why they even sung
I promise but I lie
I don't even know myself inside
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be here alone
Alone, alone, alone
Today and tomorrow have become one
Every single thing has become undone
Human nature is a beast
What I've done the most, to show I have the least
Please don't leave me here
Please don't leave me here
Don't you leave me alone
Alone, alone, alone
The lyrics of the song "Alone" by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals reflect a sense of emptiness and solitude that the singer is experiencing. The opening line, "This empty room it fills my mind," conveys a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed, despite the freedom that the singer claims to have. Every bone in their body seems to have cracked, suggesting that the singer is struggling to cope with a difficult situation. However, they realize that life cannot be turned back or undone, and they are left with a sense of isolation and loneliness.
As the song progresses, the singer questions why they are actually singing these words and whether they truly understand themselves. The refrain "I don't wanna be here alone" echoes the singer's sense of unease and desire for companionship. The line "Human nature is a beast" suggests that our natural inclinations can sometimes be more harmful than helpful, and that the singer has been affected by these negative traits.
The final plea, "Please don't leave me here, don't you leave me alone," expresses a desperation to cling to any shred of connection or relationship that the singer might have. Overall, "Alone" is a poignant exploration of the human condition, and our deep-seated need to connect with others and find meaning in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This empty room it fills my mind
Being alone in this room is overwhelming me with thoughts.
Freedom it leaves me confined
Being free to do anything leaves me with no direction and like a prisoner in my own mind.
Every single bone has cracked
I am feeling completely broken and exhausted.
But in this life, you can't turn back
Although I may want to go back and change things, I have to move on because time cannot be reversed.
I don't want to live
I do not want to continue living in this situation.
I don't want to live here alone
I do not want to continue living in this place without anyone to share it with.
Alone, alone, alone
Emphasizes the loneliness and isolation that is being felt.
As these words part with my tongue
As I say these words, I am becoming aware of their true meaning.
I question why they even sung
I am doubting the purpose of the words that were just spoken.
I promise but I lie
I am making promises that I know I cannot keep, and therefore I am lying.
I don't even know myself inside
I am struggling to understand myself and my own emotions.
I don't wanna be
I do not want to continue existing in this way.
I don't wanna be here alone
I do not want to be in this situation by myself.
Today and tomorrow have become one
Time has become irrelevant and has all blurred together.
Every single thing has become undone
Everything has fallen apart and nothing seems to make sense anymore.
Human nature is a beast
The natural tendencies of humans can be destructive and chaotic.
What I've done the most, to show I have the least
Despite my efforts, I have very little to show for what I have done in my life.
Please don't leave me here
I am asking for help and do not want to be left alone.
Don't you leave me alone
I am pleading for someone to stay with me and not abandon me.
Alone, alone, alone
Reinforcing the feeling of solitude and the need for human connection.
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Written by: ELIZABETH HARPER, GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS
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