All Alone
Doris Day Lyrics


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All alone, I'm so all alone
There is no one else but you
All alone by the telephone
Waiting for a ring, a ting-a-ling

I'm all alone every evening
All alone, feeling blue
Wondering where you are and how you are
And if you are all alone too

I wonder where you are (remember me)
and how you are (remember me)




And if you are (I love you) all
alone (I love you) too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doris Day's song "All Alone" convey the emotions of loneliness and longing for a loved one. The person singing the song is alone and waiting by the telephone for a call from their lover. They spend every evening alone and feeling blue, wondering about their lover's whereabouts and if they are feeling the same loneliness. The repetition of "all alone" emphasizes the feeling of being isolated and wanting company. The lyrics also contain a plea for their lover to remember them and express their love, revealing the deep emotions and vulnerability of the singer.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by Irving Berlin, one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of the 20th century. It was originally written for the 1924 Broadway musical "The Little Show" and was later recorded by several artists, including Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Another interesting fact is that the song was featured in the 1953 film "Calamity Jane," in which Doris Day starred.


Despite its popularity, "All Alone" has been considered by some to be a lesser-known song in Doris Day's extensive discography. However, it remains a poignant and beautiful love song that captures the emotions of being apart from a loved one. The chords for the song are Dm7, G7, C, A7, Dm, Bb, E7, A7.


Overall, "All Alone" is a touching and emotional song that showcases Doris Day's vocal range and ability to convey deep feelings through her music. Its enduring popularity and continued use in films and television demonstrate its status as a classic love song.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone, I'm so all alone
I am completely by myself with no one to talk to or be with


There is no one else but you
You are the only one in my heart and on my mind


All alone by the telephone
Just waiting for you to call me and bring some happiness to my lonely world


Waiting for a ring, a ting-a-ling
I am eager to hear the sound of the phone ringing and it's you on the other end


I'm all alone every evening
My nights are empty, and I spend them all alone


All alone, feeling blue
I am sad, defeated and melancholy without you by my side


Wondering where you are and how you are
I'm concerned about your whereabouts and your state of mind


And if you are all alone too
I hope that you might be lonely too, and that we can share that feeling together


I wonder where you are (remember me)
Please think of me wherever you are, and keep our love close to your heart


and how you are (remember me)
Remember that I love you and always want you to be happy


And if you are (I love you) all
I want you to know that I love you more than anything in the world


alone (I love you) too
And if you are feeling lonely, just remember that I love you and we can get through it together




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jorge Loquendo

Just like a melody that lingers on
You seem to haunt me night and day
I never realized till you had gone
How much I cared about you
I can't live without you
[Refrain:]
All alone
I'm so all alone
There is no one else but you
All alone
By the telephone
Waiting for a ring
A ting-a-ling
I'm all alone every evening
All alone feeling blue
Wondering where you are
And how you are
And if you are
All alone too
[2nd verse:]
Just for a moment you were mine, and then
You seemed to vanish like a dream
I long to hold you in my arms again
My life is very lonely
For I want you only



All comments from YouTube:

LoveTheOConnor

Beautiful, Jim! Don't think I've heard this one before, it's lovely! I grew up watching Doris Day movies and TV shows...thanks so much for sharing this, my friend :)) Hope your week is off to a great start!

Alan Garratt

An early Irving Berlin song written in 1924. Lovely words and after the loss of my wife I know exactly where his mind was.

dsanw

Doris Day is one of my favourite actors, her smile makes the world sunny even on rainy days. Wonderful song! Thank you Jim! Uli

John Roberts

Time moves on but great talent and music will live forever

nipstertunes

Yes, I agree. We are blessed to have enjoyed her talent for so many years. Thanks so much for your comment.
Jim

Walter Crawford

One of my favourite female singers - thank you for the upload, I have never heard this song before.

Jorge Loquendo

Just like a melody that lingers on
You seem to haunt me night and day
I never realized till you had gone
How much I cared about you
I can't live without you
[Refrain:]
All alone
I'm so all alone
There is no one else but you
All alone
By the telephone
Waiting for a ring
A ting-a-ling
I'm all alone every evening
All alone feeling blue
Wondering where you are
And how you are
And if you are
All alone too
[2nd verse:]
Just for a moment you were mine, and then
You seemed to vanish like a dream
I long to hold you in my arms again
My life is very lonely
For I want you only

nipstertunes

Hi, Heather! The song was from an album and one that I really like. I'm so glad you liked it too. Week is started off pretty good. Tonight, if our Wolverines can win the big game, it will be even better! GO BLUE!!! Thank you for watching, my Friend! Jim

nipstertunes

She's one of my favorites too, Uli. She is someone very special, for sure. Thank you so much for listening! Jim

nipstertunes

Isn't She Something! Thank you so much for watching, listening and for letting me know that you liked it! So great to hear from you! Jim

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