All by Myself
Erkan Aki Lyrics


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When I was young I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone nobody's home
All by myself don't wanna be
All by myself anymore
Hard to be sure sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant
And obscure remains the cure
All by myself don't wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself don't wanna live
All by myself anymore
When I was young I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
All by myself don't wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself don't wanna live
Oh don't wanna live by myself, by myself
Anymore by myself anymore oh




All by myself don't wanna live
I never, never, never needed anyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Erkan Aki's "All by myself" paint a picture of loneliness and isolation, as the singer reflects on the friends he's lost touch with and the struggles of being alone. The opening lines set the stage by revealing that the singer was once independent and carefree, but that those days are now over. He finds himself living alone and unable to connect with others, with nobody answering his calls when he tries to reach out.


The chorus of the song reiterates the central theme, with the singer declaring that he doesn't want to be alone anymore. He's uncertain about the future, and feels insecure and distant from love. Yet he still longs for connection, recognizing that it is the only cure for his isolation.


The repetition of the phrase "All by myself" emphasizes the sense of loneliness and emphasizes the longing for connection. The final lines of the song bring the themes full circle, with the singer repeating that he never needed anyone, as if trying to convince himself that he is still capable of independence. Yet the repetition only highlights his need for companionship and underscores the isolation that he feels.


Overall, the lyrics of "All by myself" capture the feelings of loneliness and the search for connection that are so common in human experience. They provide a poignant reflection on the challenges of being alone and the powerful desire for human companionship that drives us all.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was young I never needed anyone
During my younger days, I was independent and didn't require help from anyone.


And making love was just for fun
Physical intimacy was a casual activity with no emotional connection associated with it.


Those days are gone
I have matured and those times are now in the past.


Livin' alone
I reside solo.


I think of all the friends I've known
I recollect all the companionships that I have had in the past.


When I dial the telephone nobody's home
Currently, I have no one to reach out to as nobody is responding to my calls.


All by myself don't wanna be
I do not desire to be alone anymore.


Hard to be sure sometimes I feel so insecure
It becomes difficult to feel confident every now and then, and I end up feeling unassured.


And loves so distant
The prospect of finding love seems far away.


And obscure remains the cure
Even though the solution to my loneliness is not evident, it is still there.


All by myself don't wanna live
I am tired of living in isolation.


Oh don't wanna live by myself, by myself
I do not wish to be lonely anymore, all on my own.


Anymore by myself anymore oh
I do not wish to be alone anymore, no more.


All by myself don't wanna live
I do not wish to lead a solitary life anymore.


I never, never, never needed anyone
It was never required of me to depend on anyone in the past.




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

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