We're All Alone
Boz Scaggs Lyrics
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And it may never end
So cry no more, on the shore a dream
Will take us out to sea
Forevermore, forevermore
Close your eyes and ami
And you can be with me
Gone, forgotten now
We're all alone, we're all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Learn how to pretend
Once a story's told
It can't help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too, so cast
Your seasons to the wind
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
All's forgotten now
We're all alone, all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Owe it to the wind, my love, hold me dear
All's forgotten now, my love
We're all alone
We're All Alone is a soulful ballad written and performed by Boz Scaggs, released in 1977. The song is about finding solace in each other's company and forgetting about the external troubles of the world. Scagg's voice is smooth and intimate, drawing the listener in to experience the dream-like state of being.
The song opens with the sound of rain, which sets the mood for the rest of the piece. Scaggs sings, "Outside the rain begins, and it may never end," symbolizing the melancholy state of the outside world. However, he offers a soothing vibe, saying "So cry no more, on the shore a dream will take us out to sea. Forevermore, forevermore." The metaphor of being taken out to sea is not only physically but also emotionally transformative, a utopian escape from the harshness of the outside world.
Scaggs is inviting his love interest to join him in this journey. He urges her to "close her eyes and ami and you can be with me. Neath the waves, through the caves of hours, gone, forgotten now we're all alone, we're all alone." Signifying that in this blissful state, they are together and nothing else matters. Scaggs reassures his love that everything's going to be okay and they should let it out and let it all begin. He believes that once a story is told, it will eventually grow old, and as time passes, let it fade away like seasons change. Finally, the song ends with the refrain, "All's forgotten now, my love. We're all alone," emphasizing how this experience was just between the two of them, and everything will be alright if they are together.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the rain begins
It is raining outside.
And it may never end
It could rain endlessly.
So cry no more, on the shore a dream
Stop crying, and imagine a dream on the shore.
Will take us out to sea
The dream will take us out to sea.
Forevermore, forevermore
This dream will last forever.
Close your eyes and ami
Close your eyes and imagine.
And you can be with me
You can be with me in this dream.
'Neath the waves, through the caves of hours
We will go through the waves and explore the caves of time.
Gone, forgotten now
All our worries are gone and forgotten.
We're all alone, we're all alone
We are alone together in this dream.
Close the window, calm the light
Close the window and dim the lights.
And it will be all right
Everything will be alright.
No need to bother now
No reason to worry now.
Let it out, let it all begin
Let out your emotions and let the dream begin.
Learn how to pretend
Learn to pretend and imagine.
Once a story's told
Once a story is told.
It can't help but grow old
It will inevitably get old.
Roses do, lovers too, so cast
Roses and lovers also age, so throw away.
Your seasons to the wind
Throw away your past.
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
Hold me close and dear to your heart.
All's forgotten now
All is forgotten and left in the past.
Close the window, calm the light
Close the window and dim the lights.
And it will be all right
Everything will be alright.
No need to bother now
No reason to worry now.
Let it out, let it all begin
Let out your emotions and let the dream begin.
All's forgotten now
All is forgotten and left in the past.
We're all alone, all alone
We are alone together in this dream.
Close the window, calm the light
Close the window and dim the lights.
And it will be all right
Everything will be alright.
No need to bother now
No reason to worry now.
Let it out, let it all begin
Let out your emotions and let the dream begin.
Owe it to the wind, my love, hold me dear
Trust fate, my love, and hold me close.
All's forgotten now, my love
All is forgotten and left in the past, my love.
We're all alone
We are alone together in this dream.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: William R. Royce Scaggs
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