Living Next Door To Alice
Daniel O'Donnell Lyrics

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Sally called, when she got the word
She said "I suppose you've heard, yeah, about Alice"
Well, I rushed to the window, and I looked outside
I could hardly believe my eyes
As the big limousine pulled slowly into Alice's drive

Well, I don't why why she's leaving, where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons, but I just don't wanna know

For twenty-four years I've been living next door to Alice (Alice, who the heck is Alice)

Twenty-four years, just waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice

We grew up together, two kids in the park
Carved our initials deep in the bark
Yeah, me and Alice
Now she walks to the door with her head held high
And just for a moment, I caught her eye
As the big limousine pulled slowly out of Alice's drive

Well, I don't why she's leaving, where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons, but I just don't wanna know
For twenty-four years I've been living next door to Alice (Alice, who the heck is Alice)

Twenty-four-years waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice

Sally called back, and asked how I felt
She said "I know how to help, yeah, get over Alice"
She said "now, Alice is gone, but I'm still here
And you know I've been waiting twenty-four years"
As the big limousine disappeared

I, I don't why why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons, but I just don't wanna know
For twenty-four years I've been living next door to Alice (Alice, who the heck is Alice)

Twenty-four years, waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance
Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice

Don't think I'll ever get used to not living next door to Alice

Overall Meaning

The song "Living Next Door To Alice" by Daniel O'Donnell tells the story of two childhood friends, the singer and Alice. The song begins with the singer receiving a call from Sally, who tells him that Alice is leaving. He rushes to the window and sees a big limousine pulling into Alice's drive. The singer then reminisces about the 24 years he has spent living next door to Alice, waiting for a chance to tell her how he feels. He knows she's leaving, but he doesn't want to know where she's going or why. The song ends with Sally offering to help the singer get over Alice, but he knows he will never get used to not living next door to her.

The song's nostalgic theme is one that many people can relate to. It speaks to the idea that sometimes we wait too long to express ourselves and miss our chances. The lyrics are simple but powerful, creating a melancholic mood with a sense of longing and regret. The line "Twenty-four years, just waitin' for a chance/To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance" perfectly encapsulates the singer's feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Sally called, when she got the word
Sally called me to inform me about something

She said "I suppose you've heard, yeah, about Alice"
Sally is assuming I am already aware of Alice's recent news

Well, I rushed to the window, and I looked outside
I immediately went to the window and glanced outside

I could hardly believe my eyes
What I saw was almost unbelievable

As the big limousine pulled slowly into Alice's drive
I saw a big limousine slowly pulling into Alice's driveway

Well, I don't why why she's leaving, where she's gonna go
I am unaware of why Alice is leaving and where she plans to go

I guess she's got her reasons, but I just don't wanna know
Alice has reasons for leaving but I don't want to find out why

For twenty-four years I've been living next door to Alice (Alice, who the heck is Alice)
I have been living next to Alice for 24 years, and the repetition of her name emphasizes how important she is to me

Twenty-four years, just waitin' for a chance
I have been waiting for 24 years for the perfect opportunity to tell Alice how I feel

To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
I want to express my emotions to Alice and maybe receive a second chance with her

Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice
It will take time to adjust to not having Alice living next door to me

We grew up together, two kids in the park
Alice and I have known each other since we were children

Carved our initials deep in the bark
We have a shared memory of carving our initials into a tree

Yeah, me and Alice
Alice and I have a special connection

Now she walks to the door with her head held high
I notice Alice walking to her front door with confidence

And just for a moment, I caught her eye
Alice made eye contact with me for a brief moment

As the big limousine pulled slowly out of Alice's drive
I watched as the limousine slowly left Alice's driveway

Sally called back, and asked how I felt
Sally called me back and inquired about my emotions

She said "I know how to help, yeah, get over Alice"
Sally believes she has a solution to help me move past Alice

She said "now, Alice is gone, but I'm still here
Alice may be gone but Sally is still present in my life

And you know I've been waiting twenty-four years"
Sally has had feelings for me for as long as I have known Alice

As the big limousine disappeared
I watched as the limousine drove away and disappeared from sight

Don't think I'll ever get used to not living next door to Alice
I don't believe that I will ever fully adjust to Alice not living next door to me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn

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Dilys Haworth

3y↑3

An ideal song to get everybody going and joining in. Love it

CountrynIrish

11y↑7

Great Song ! Love it ! It's one of my all time favourites, and Daniel sings a wonderful version ! Nice one to get the crowd singing along ! Excellent Video ! It is well made with some good photos ! Many thanks for sharing this superb upload ! 5*****+

Frances Fyfe

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Kyle Berry

Hi it's me how you sent a birthday card to thank you best singer in the world ever . It's me only 9 years old. First heard you when I was only 4 years old and fell in love with your songs .PLEASE SEND ME A LETTER EVER YEAR TO TELL ME YOU ARE GOING GOOD THANKS AGAIN DANIEL O'DONNELL. I have a picture with you on it LOVE YOU AND MAJELLA😄😘😘