Being Alone
Brooke Lyrics


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I lost myself in the glitter
Live fast, die hot not bitter, bitter
Fine lines across my fingers
Your touch, your taste still lingers (lingers)

I'm late but I'm a good liar
Love, hate the feeling of fire
Whiskey stains, my breath of desire

I still pick up whenever you call
It's just one thing I need you to know
I'm not so good at being alone
(I'm not good at being alone)
Next thing you're here and my clothes on the floor
I tell myself it won't work anymore
But next week you'll be back at my door
(I'm not good at being alone)

It's time I faced my demons
Taxi drive, lipstick, sinner (sinner, sinner)
Sinner (I'm not good at being alone)

Fake smiles at family dinners
Avoid each passing mirror (mirror, mirror)
Mirror (I'm not good at being alone)

I'm late but I'm a good liar
Love hate the feeling of fire
Whiskey stains, my breath of desire

I still pick up whenever you call
It's just one thing I need you to know
I'm not so good at being alone
(I'm not good at being alone)
Next thing you're here and my clothes on the floor
I tell myself it won't work anymore
But next week you'll be back at my door
(I'm not good at being alone)

I'm late but I'm a good liar
Love hate the feeling of fire
Whiskey stains my breath of desire (I'm not good at being a-)
I'm late but I'm a good liar
Love hate the feeling of fire
Whiskey stains my breath of desire





(I'm not good at being alone)

Overall Meaning

In Brooke's song "Being Alone," the lyrics delve into the struggles of being alone and the various ways in which the singer tries to cope with the emptiness and longing for connection. The lines, "I lost myself in the glitter / Live fast, die hot not bitter, bitter," suggest that the singer may have engaged in a superficial lifestyle to escape feelings of loneliness. They may have sought temporary distractions or thrills to fill the void within.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of self-deception, as the singer admits to being a good liar and having conflicting emotions towards love and hate. The lines, "I still pick up whenever you call / It's just one thing I need you to know / I'm not so good at being alone," reveal that the singer has difficulty resisting the pull of past relationships and struggles to find comfort in solitude. Despite telling themselves that it won't work anymore, they acknowledge that the longing for connection often leads to the repetition of unhealthy patterns, symbolized by the returning lover at their door.


The lyrics take a introspective turn towards the end, as the singer faces their own demons and acknowledges their inclination to put on a fake smile during family gatherings and avoid looking at themselves in the mirror. These actions may be a defense mechanism to avoid confronting their true feelings of loneliness and self-doubt. The repetition of the line, "I'm late but I'm a good liar / Love hate the feeling of fire / Whisky stains my breath of desire," encapsulates the internal conflict and self-destructive habits that the singer is trapped in.


Overall, "Being Alone" explores the struggle of finding solace within oneself, the temptation to seek external validation, and the cycle of repeating past mistakes. It offers a glimpse into the emotional turmoil and vulnerability that comes with being alone yet yearning for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost myself in the glitter
I got consumed by the superficial and glamorous lifestyle


Live fast, die hot not bitter, bitter
I want to experience life intensely and passionately without regret


Fine lines across my fingers
The visible signs of my struggles and hardships


Your touch, your taste still lingers (lingers)
I can still feel the remnants of your presence and the memories we shared


I'm late but I'm a good liar
I may be delayed in facing reality, but I excel at deceiving myself


Love, hate the feeling of fire
The intensity of passion both attracts and frightens me


Whiskey stains, my breath of desire
The lingering scent of alcohol symbolizes my yearning and longing


I still pick up whenever you call
I can't resist answering your calls, hoping for a connection


It's just one thing I need you to know
There's only one message I want you to understand


I'm not so good at being alone
I struggle with solitude and being by myself


(I'm not good at being alone)
(I find it difficult to handle being alone)


Next thing you're here and my clothes on the floor
Whenever you're around, we quickly give in to our desires and end up intimate


I tell myself it won't work anymore
I try to convince myself that our relationship is no longer viable


But next week you'll be back at my door
Despite my doubts, I know you'll return to my life


It's time I faced my demons
I need to confront and overcome my personal demons and issues


Taxi drive, lipstick, sinner (sinner, sinner)
Indulging in impulsive and sinful behavior, marked by a taxi ride and smeared lipstick


Fake smiles at family dinners
I pretend to be happy and content during gatherings with my family


Avoid each passing mirror (mirror, mirror)
I actively avoid reflecting on myself and my actions


Mirror (I'm not good at being alone)
A mirror symbolizes self-reflection, and I struggle with being alone with my thoughts


Whiskey stains my breath of desire (I'm not good at being a-)
The lingering scent of whiskey represents my longing and inability to be alone


I'm late but I'm a good liar
I may procrastinate in facing my issues, but I excel at deceiving others


Love hate the feeling of fire
I have a love-hate relationship with passion and intense emotions


Whiskey stains my breath of desire
The scent of whiskey represents my yearning and longing for something


(I'm not good at being alone)
(I struggle with being alone)




Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Brooke Patricia Scullion, James Guido

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Comments from YouTube:

Craig Jeffery

This pop perfection!!! What a banger! So catchy at first listen and only gets better the more you listen to it. Straight to #1 in the charts!!!

kneevo

It feels illegal to have a tallented person like you be so underatted

Armaan Kapur

Great to see these international collaborations. Katy B vibes, but in 2023. Best of luck Brooke!

Luke Da Meme Man

Brooke is so underrated๐Ÿฅบ

Ginger Soul

Absolute tune! ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Harry

I LOVE IT

Erik

This song is so good๐Ÿ˜ฉ

Portal Pop Novidades

Great song!

Raju Lama

Absolute banger

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