I'll Walk Alone
Dinah Shore (Holiday) Lyrics
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I don't mind being lonely
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I'll walk alone, they'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
There are dreams I must gather
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll walk alone
In "I'll Walk Alone," Dinah Shore sings about being alone but not minding it when she knows the person she loves is also feeling lonely. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, as it speaks to the idea that sometimes people just need to be alone with their thoughts and emotions. She says that she would prefer to walk alone because there are dreams she must gather, possibly indicating that she needs to take some time for herself to focus on her own goals and aspirations. The line "dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight" is a beautiful sentiment, as it speaks to the intimacy that two people can share when they feel safe and connected with one another.
Despite being apart, Dinah reassures her loved one that she'll always be near, even if it's just through prayer. She tells them to "send your love and your kisses to guide me," emphasizing the power of love even when physically separated. The final line repeats the title, "I'll walk alone," but it takes on a different meaning with the addition of "till you're walking beside me." It's a hopeful line that indicates she won't be alone forever, and that her loved one will eventually join her on her journey.
Overall, "I'll Walk Alone" is a beautiful and romantic song that captures the complexities of love, loneliness, and the power of connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll walk alone because, to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I will walk alone because I will feel lonely since you are not with me.
I don't mind being lonely
Although loneliness is inevitable, it does not bother me.
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
My heart feels that you are also feeling lonely at this moment.
I'll walk alone, they'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
People will question my choice of walking alone, but I will simply explain that I prefer it.
There are dreams I must gather
I have aspirations that I need to pursue.
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
These are the dreams we discussed when we were last together, holding each other close.
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
I will hold you close in my thoughts every night, no matter where you are.
In every prayer
I will include you in my prayers every day.
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
I will always be there to listen to you, no matter how distant we are.
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Whenever you need me, just picture me in your mind, and I will be there for you.
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
I request that you also walk alone while sending me your love and kisses to guide me in my journey.
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
Until we can walk together, I will continue to walk alone.
I'll walk alone
I prefer to be alone in my journey towards accomplishing my dreams and aspirations.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arthurheroin
They call, no date
I promised you I'd wait
I want them all to know
I'm strictly single old
[Chorus]
I'll walk alone
Because, to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I don't mind being lonely
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I'll walk alone
They'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
There are dreams I must gather
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
[Verse 2]
I'll always be near you wherever you are
Each night in every prayer
Just whisper, I'll hear you no matter where you are
So close your eyes and I'll be there
[Chorus 2]
Please walk alone
But send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me
I'll walk alone
[Outro]
Darling
All by myself
I'll walk alone
(Alone)
@kylerdavis5161
I remember my grandma playing this for me as a kid. She passed tonight, but I know she'll be dancing to this heaven.
@firstsadistictruth
im sorry
@mikesmith7880
your grandma was amazing to show you this please smile when you think of her
@toddchamberlain6507
I'm sorry for your loss. :(
@onyx5512
Memories like this is what makes life such a gift. Sorry about your loss.
@petertaylor3600
Probably the same age as your grandma and I remember it being played over the radio (then). It's about a girl speaking to her man who's overseas fighting. Beautiful, and a beautiful voice.
@JimsJims-ot6ol
Released 80 yrs ago in 1944.. still sounds so good!
@octaviovaldezzimermann5666
oh elizabeth bennet
@carlaalejandramartinezfuen1172
At least I am not the only one here because of her
@axtreegreen4241
Venimos del mismo lugar entonces