There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Dala is an acousti… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Dala is an acoustic-folk two-piece musical group, made up by Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, both of Scarborough, Ontario. Since their formation in 2002, Carabine and Walther's rich vocal harmonies, their sense of humour, and their appearances at Canadian music festivals has largely increased their fan base across Canada. Both girls were raised in musical families and utilize their skills with both guitar and piano.

Dala released their first album in 2005, titled This Moment is a Flash. Since then they have released two other albums, including their most recent one Who Do You Think You Are. Their official site is: http://www.dalagirls.com/

2) Dala was the solo musical project of Dave Allison. He started composing music in 1992. His music is electronic and largely experimental, recalling such artists as The Black Dog, The Future Sound of London, and Autechre. He has played live several times. His website can be found at: http://www.hybridproductions.org/dala/

In 2007, he changed the name to Exisonic.

3) dala is a side project of musician, artist and songwriter Guy Dale. Others include his work with the band Funés and Mute Swimmer. The music he produces under this moniker is largely instrumental consisting of manipulated sound drawn from concrete, electric and acoustic sources. Many of the projects involve certain conceptual contraints such as a track composed entirely from the sound of a cheap radio or the amplified static of a recording of 'nothing'. In 2005 Dala composed music for a short film entitled 'Paisaje Cero' by the spanish artist Anna Martinez Garcia.
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Not Alone
Dala Lyrics

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They won't let me in 'cause I am over dressed,
No matter what I do, the mirror's unimpressed.
Talk about the subway while I drive around the block,
And I think I'm pretty happy, but my mother thinks I'm not.
And my phone knows more than I do,
My head is out of date, I think I went to highschool
With that girl who took my plate.
The world was never better, the world was never worst

It's just that different kind of cure,
For different kind of girls.
I've got a young heart, and I've got an old soul
I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
Well, something's gonna happen, something's gonna change,
And maybe it already has, a nd I'm the one to blame.
Cause I don't need a ticket, I don't a score
I already won the lottery the day that I was born.
Sometimes I feel free, sometimes I feel fear
I think I'll need a thicker skin to make it through the years.
No one loves like I twice,
Wakes up after night, only when it is my turn
Will I know what it is like.
I've got a young heart, and I've got an old soul
I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
Yeah, I've got a young heart, I've got an old soul
And I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
Cause it's all bumps and life's on line
And everybody's too sensitive on everybody's mind.
And now nothing stays between us, only fire that burns
All I've got is your love. All I've got is your word.
I've got a young heart, I've got an old soul
And I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
Yeah, I've got a young heart, I've got an old soul
And I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
Not alone, not alone.

Not alone, not alone.
Not alone. Oh oh oooh.

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Alone" by Dala explores the idea of feeling out of place and disconnected from the world around us, despite our best efforts to fit in. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to find a sense of belonging, whether it be in society, in her own skin or in her relationships. The song speaks of feelings of inadequacy, confusion, and uncertainty and implies that the world has changed and moved on without her. She tries to keep up by changing her appearance and adopting new technology, but she still feels left behind.

The chorus, "I've got a young heart, and I've got an old soul I've got a feeling that I'm not alone," suggests that there is hope and a kindred spirit out there waiting for her. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability yet also resilience, as the singer searches for meaning and purpose in a world where she feels out of place. Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and the importance of finding comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

They won't let me in 'cause I am over dressed,
I am rejected due to my unconventional appearance.

No matter what I do, the mirror's unimpressed.
Despite my efforts, I'm not satisfied with myself.

Talk about the subway while I drive around the block,
I'm avoiding the real issues by talking about irrelevant things.

And I think I'm pretty happy, but my mother thinks I'm not.
I have different perspectives on my life than my mother does.

And my phone knows more than I do,
Technology informs me more than I learn on my own.

My head is out of date, I think I went to highschool with that girl who took my plate.
I feel disconnected from modern times, my experiences are a thing of the past.

The world was never better, the world was never worst It's just that different kind of cure, For different kind of girls.
The world isn't perfect, but solutions come in different forms for everyone.

I've got a young heart, and I've got an old soul I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
I feel a sense of belonging despite being unique.

Well, something's gonna happen, something's gonna change, And maybe it already has, and I'm the one to blame.
The future is unpredictable, I might have control over it.

Cause I don't need a ticket, I don't need a score I already won the lottery, the day that I was born.
I'm grateful for what I have and don't need validation from others.

Sometimes I feel free, sometimes I feel fear I think I'll need a thicker skin to make it through the years.
Emotions change and I need resilience for the future.

No one loves like I twice, Wakes up after night, only when it is my turn Will I know what it is like.
I haven't experienced love yet and my turn might come someday.

Yeah, I've got a young heart, I've got an old soul And I've got a feeling that I'm not alone.
I'm unique yet confident in my sense of belonging.

Cause it's all bumps and life's on line And everybody's too sensitive on everybody's mind.
Life is full of challenges and people are overwhelmed by their own thoughts and feelings.

And now nothing stays between us, only fire that burns All I've got is your love. All I've got is your word.
I cherish my relationship with someone who's important to me and the trust we share.

Not alone, not alone. Not alone, not alone. Not alone. Oh oh oooh.
I'm not alone, repeatedly confirmed by the song's refrain.

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