He is a frequent contributor to the music supervision company Velvet Ears which places songs in film, TV shows, and advertisements. His songs have been heard in various television programs such as Homelands, The Walking Dead, and the ‘Netflix Originals’ ‘Hot Girls Wanted.
All Alone
David O'Dowda Lyrics
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I will hold all the lights on you,
We give ourselves a shining start,
All alone,
All alone.
And all the roses turn to black,
And my heart is as cold as stone,
We give ourselves a shining start,
All alone.
And though the trouble's in the dark,
I will hold all the lights on you,
We give ourselves a shining start,
All alone,
All alone.
The lyrics of David O'Dowda's song, "All alone" describe a situation where even though everything seems bleak, the singer promises to bring light to someone's life. In the opening line, "And though the trouble's in the dark, I will hold all the lights on you," the singer acknowledges that there is trouble ahead but expresses their willingness to be there for the person they care for. The lines "We give ourselves a shining start, All alone, All alone" further emphasize the idea of standing alone and of breaking out of darkness to create a new beginning. This may suggest that the singer wants to start anew with the person they care for, even if it means leaving behind things that were once dear to them.
The lyrics take on a darker tone in the lines "And all the roses turn to black, And my heart is as cold as stone." The roses symbolize beauty and love, while turning black implies that it has withered away. The singer feels that their heart has become as cold as stone, possibly due to past experiences. However, the chorus repeats the notion of starting anew, highlighting the hope and positivity that the singer has within them.
Overall, the lyrics of "All Alone" convey a sense of hope, determination, and the willingness to move forward with someone special, even when the road ahead looks bleak.
Line by Line Meaning
And though the trouble's in the dark,
Despite facing challenges that are hidden, unspoken or difficult to navigate
I will hold all the lights on you,
I will guide you through the difficulty with hope, positivity and encouragement
We give ourselves a shining start,
We choose to begin our journey on a bright, optimistic note
All alone,
Despite the challenges we face, we are doing it by ourselves
All alone.
We are facing challenges and overcoming them completely on our own
And all the roses turn to black,
Despite beauty and hope, it eventually fades away and pessimism sets in
And my heart is as cold as stone,
I am emotionally closed off and callous in response to challenge and difficulty
We give ourselves a shining start,
Despite the difficulties, we are pushing through with positivity and hope
All alone,
Regardless of the obstacles we face, we still choose to continue our journey alone
All alone.
We are completely on our own in this journey, facing every challenge alone
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HuntingLikeAPro
How this song makes you feel is indescribable.
@Kerbonauts123
kinda sad yet epic
@biddyboo8
It gives me feels, even though I have no reason to get feels.
@Drinks4450
You Got That Right. Some People Just Can't Feel What This Music Is Saying. I Feel Sad For Them. Peace.
@klaatubaradanikto1490
this took me forever to find
@elgrandosmokio7136
Took me two minutes lol
@ashleynicole2163
It’s the year 2021 and I just heard this song on the show Start Up episode 7. I replayed it 4 times and found it with Shazam. This is such an amazing, relaxing, and soothing song.
@coopersandbom5728
Same
@aghbento
Me 2
@melaniespoon
Me too