Alone Again
Daniela Procopio Lyrics
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If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promise myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower
And climbing to the top
Will throw myself off
In an effort to
Make it clear to whoever
Left standing in the lurch at a church
Were people saying, My God, that's tough
She stood him up
No point in us remaining
We may as well go home
As I did on my own
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
The role I was about to play
But as if to knock me down
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt
Talk about, God in His mercy
Oh, if he really does exist
Why did he desert me
In my hour of need
I truly am indeed
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that
There are more hearts broken in the world
That can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do
What do we do
Alone again, naturally
Looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears
And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start
With a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally
The lyrics of Daniela Procopio's song "Alone Again, Naturally" tell a story of heartbreak and loneliness. The song's narrator is feeling bitter and defeated after being stood up at a wedding. As she reflects on the past and the present, she realizes that she is alone once again. She contemplates suicide and questions the existence of God before remembering the deaths of her father and mother. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of loss and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in difficult times.
The song's opening lines set the tone for the singer's emotional state. She is feeling sour and alone, but she promises to treat herself to a visit to a nearby tower. The tower is a metaphor for her isolation and the desire to escape her pain. The mention of throwing herself off the tower highlights the depths of her despair, as suicide seems like the only solution to her problems. The use of the phrase "left standing in the lurch at a church" is particularly effective, as it evokes the feeling of being abandoned and forgotten in a public space. The line "we may as well go home, as I did on my own" emphasizes the singer's sense of isolation and lack of support. The repetition of the phrase "alone again, naturally" at the end of each verse reinforces the song's central theme of loneliness.
One interesting fact about "Alone Again, Naturally" is that it was a major hit in the 1970s, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song was written and recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, who drew on his own experiences of loss and loneliness. The song's somber tone and memorable melody resonated with audiences around the world, making it one of the biggest hits of the decade. Another interesting fact is that the song was covered by a variety of artists in different genres, including jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. and punk band The Damned. The song's enduring popularity and emotional resonance continue to make it a favorite among fans and musicians alike.
Chords:
Verse: G, D, Em, Bm, A, D, Bm, Em
Chorus: A, F#m, Bm, G, A, D, Bm, Em, A.
Line by Line Meaning
In a little while from now
In the near future
If I'm not feeling any less sour
If I'm not feeling any happier
I promise myself to treat myself
I promise to do something nice for myself
And visit a nearby tower
And go to a tall structure nearby
And climbing to the top
And ascend to the highest point
Will throw myself off
Will jump off
In an effort to
To try and
Make it clear to whoever
Explain to anyone
Wants to know what it's like When you're shattered
What it feels like when you're heartbroken
Left standing in the lurch at a church
Abandoned at a church
Were people saying, My God, that's tough
People expressing sympathy
She stood him up
She didn't go on a date with him
No point in us remaining
No reason for us to stay
We may as well go home
We should just go back home
As I did on my own
Just like I did by myself
Alone again, naturally
Once again by myself
To think that only yesterday
To realize that just yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
I was happy and optimistic
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
Who wouldn't be excited about
The role I was about to play
The part I was going to act
But as if to knock me down
But to disappoint me
Reality came around
The truth came out
And without so much as a mere touch
Without any warning
Cut me into little pieces
Devastated me
Leaving me to doubt
Making me unsure
Talk about, God in His mercy
Mention God's grace
Oh, if he really does exist
If God is real
Why did he desert me
Why did he abandon me
In my hour of need
When I needed him the most
I truly am indeed
I am really
Alone again, naturally
By myself yet again
It seems to me that
I think that
There are more hearts broken in the world
There are many broken hearts in the world
That can't be mended
That cannot be fixed
Left unattended
Neglected
What do we do
What can we do
Alone again, naturally
By myself once more
Looking back over the years
Reflecting on the past
And whatever else that appears
And everything else that comes to mind
I remember I cried when my father died
I recall crying when my father passed away
Never wishing to hide the tears
Not wanting to conceal my emotions
And at sixty-five years old
And at the age of 65
My mother, God rest her soul
My mother, who has passed away
Couldn't understand why the only man
Didn't comprehend why the man she loved
She had ever loved had been taken
Had been taken away from her
Leaving her to start
Forcing her to begin
With a heart so badly broken
With a severely broken heart
Despite encouragement from me
Even though I tried to cheer her up
No words were ever
There were no words
And when she passed away
And when she died
I cried and cried all day
I sobbed for an entire day
Alone again, naturally
Once again by myself
Alone again, naturally
By myself yet again
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Written by: Raymond Edward O'Sullivan
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