All by Myself
Céline Dion & David Foster Lyrics


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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore

All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore

All by myself
Don't wanna live
Oh
Don't wanna live
By myself, by myself
Anymore
By myself
Anymore
Oh
All by myself
Don't wanna live




I never, never, never
Needed anyone

Overall Meaning

Celine Dion's song "All By Myself" expresses the feelings of loneliness and isolation. The opening lines of the song describe a time when the singer was younger and didn't need anyone. As she became older, those feelings changed she now finds herself all alone.


The next set of lines expresses the singer's regrets and reflects on lost friendships. She tries to reach out to others but finds that nobody responds. The repetition of "All by myself" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's isolation and her desire to break free from it.


The second half of the song talks about the insecurities that come with being alone. The singer acknowledges that it's challenging to be sure of oneself when there's no one around to provide support. She also acknowledges that love seems like a distant and obscure concept that could make everything better. This point serves as a reminder of how beneficial the presence of someone who loves us can be.


The last lines of the song reiterate that the singer never needed anyone, but she no longer wants to be "all by herself" anymore. It's a poignant and moving plea for companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was young
Back in the days of my youth


I never needed anyone
I was self-sufficient and did not require anyone's assistance


And making love was just for fun
Sex was just a pleasurable activity with no deeper emotions attached


Those days are gone
I am no longer in that phase of life


Livin' alone
I am currently living independently


I think of all the friends I've known
I reflect upon the friendships I've had in the past


But when I dial the telephone
When I try to contact someone


Nobody's home
No one is answering or available


All by myself
I am alone and feeling lonely


Don't wanna be
I do not desire to stay in this state of solitude


Anymore
I want to change my situation


Hard to be sure
Uncertain and difficult to determine


Sometimes I feel so insecure
At times, I lack confidence and feel vulnerable


And love so distant and obscure
Finding love seems far away and difficult to achieve


Remains the cure
Love is still the solution to my struggles


Don't wanna live
I do not want to continue my life in this way


Oh
Expressing a feeling of sorrow or longing


I never, never, never
I have never before


Needed anyone
Needed someone's presence or support


By myself
Alone


Anymore
But that is no longer the case




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Carmen, Sergei Rachmaninoff

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@Greendividay

She is not only a high note, she makes you feel every word of the song.

@mimansha9026

And that's the most important thing!! She's amazing..

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She is , she can , she do it. She have all what she wohnt in her life. The great Akteure, and woman . Great.

@arielgrushka

That's why she's the one & only Celine Dion 🥰

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@user-vk2yr8wr1d

I can't even imagine how it's like to hear this live. I got goosebumps the whole time watching it through my screen

@TheCarDebater

Utterly Incredible. One of the best concerts I've ever attended!

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@@TheCarDebater I'm sure it was. It's my dream to be there someday too

@Kalisto1999

It's unbelievable! This song is sooo impressive live with her a cappella part. Nothing can beat that!

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