All by Myself
Eric Carmen Lyrics


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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore





All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eric Carmen's song All by Myself expresses the feelings of loneliness and longing for companionship. Carmen reflects on his youth when he never needed anyone and intimacy was just a casual affair. However, as he has grown older, he thinks of all the friends he has known and tries to connect with them but is unsuccessful, feeling isolated and alone. Carmen struggles with insecurity and the distance between him and love, although he believes that love is the ultimate solution to his loneliness.


The repetition of the phrase "All by myself" emphasizes the despair and frustration of the singer's situation. He acknowledges that he no longer wants to be alone and desires someone with whom to share his life. The lyrics also capture the essence of the human experience and the realization that life is not solely about individualism but is interconnected with relationships that bring purpose, joy, and love.


Overall, the lyrics in All by Myself are an honest reflection of the human condition, as they explore the themes of loneliness, desire for love, and the importance of meaningful relationships.



Line by Line Meaning

When I was young
In my youth


I never needed anyone
I was self-sufficient and didn't rely on anyone


And makin' love was just for fun
Having sex was casual and not emotional


Those days are gone
That time period is over


Livin' alone
Currently residing without any companionship


I think of all the friends I've known
Recalling all acquaintances I've had


But when I dial the telephone
Whenever I call someone


Nobody's home
No one is available to talk


All by myself
Completely alone


Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue being alone


Hard to be sure
Difficult to know for certain


Sometimes I feel so insecure
Occasionally feeling uncertain and doubtful


And love so distant and obscure
Finding intimacy and affection far and indistinct


Remains the cure
However, it is still the solution to my problems


All by myself
Entirely solitary


Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue with no companionship


When I was young
Back when I was youthful


I never needed anyone
I was always self-sufficient


And makin' love was just for fun
Sex was merely casual


Those days are gone
That time period has ended


All by myself
Completely alone


Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue being alone


All by myself
Entirely solitary


Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue with no companionship


All by myself
Completely alone


Don't want to be, all by myself
I do not want to be completely alone.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Carmen, Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Comments from YouTube:

@craig1538

Sad news from his official website: Eric Carmen passed away today aged 74. His music will live on in our hearts and minds, and our condolences go to his family, friends and fans at this sad time.

@bluesky11187

Oh my heart is broken such a masterpiece , rest in peace 😭

@AlgoNudger

First comment, huh?

@Imnottapinata

RiP

@lmeupos218

Just read the sad news. That’s why I’m here. Great singer.

@sharoncorbin5466

RIP his music will live on. Classic

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@johnmcdermott4929

Another day that music died. They’re coming around all too frequently. Rest in peace Eric you legend.

@valvasco49

Today I cried, This song is the symbol of my adolescence. RIP Eric....:(

@RedneckSwede

This isn't a song, it's a true performance. Forever loved, never alone. Rest in peace, Eric. Thank you.

@Cj-sq7mu

Thank you RedneckSwede for your message. I absolutely agree with you. Eric's lyrics and beautiful gift of voice is and will remain a blessing. I wish I still had this original album. Yet at my young age - - - LOL! Even @ 65 years young, his voice and songs bring me back to happier times in my life. Tale Svenska?

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