She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who toured worldwide. Educated in Switzerland, she studied piano before joining her parents on tour as The Three Hugos. When World War II was declared, the family left England with the Boswell Circus. She married, and as Eve Boswell became a popular singing star in South Africa.
In 1949, she was heard by bandleader Geraldo (Gerald Bright), who persuaded her to return to the United Kingdom as a singer in his band, which was widely heard on BBC Radio. Boswell parted with Geraldo in 1952, and launched a solo career. Her first hit record came that year with "Sugar Bush", partly sung in Afrikaans. She appeared in the Royal Variety Performance and toured widely with comedian Derek Roy, before getting her own radio show in 1954.
Her major chart hit came with "Pickin' a Chicken", a South African tune with new words, which rose to No 9 on the UK Singles Chart at the start of 1956. Her first LP, Sugar and Spice, on which she sang 10 songs in nine different languages, followed later in the year. A continuous programme of radio work and tours followed, leading to more than one mental breakdown.
She faded from public view as public tastes for pop music changed through the late 1950s and 1960s, eventually returning to live in South Africa.
I'll Walk Alone
Eve Boswell 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 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,
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.
In Eve Boswell's song "I'll Walk Alone," the lyrics express the feeling of being alone but not minding it. The singer chooses to walk alone because they believe that their loved one is also lonely. This suggests a sense of devotion and loyalty to the person they are addressing. They acknowledge that there are dreams they both share, which were crafted during a night of intimacy when they were held tightly.
The lyrics also imply that even though the singer may physically be alone, they will always be spiritually connected to the person they're singing about. They vow to be there for them, no matter the distance, and assure them that if they call out, they will hear and be there for them. The request is made for the person to walk alone while sending their love and kisses to guide the singer, with the hope that one day they'll walk side by side.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Walk Alone" convey a bittersweet sentiment of longing, devotion, and the willingness to endure loneliness for the sake of love. The singer understands that physical separation may exist, but their connection remains strong, offering comfort and assurance to both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
I′ll walk alone because to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I will choose to walk alone because honestly, I will feel lonely.
I don′t mind being lonely
Being alone doesn't bother me.
When my heart tells me you are lonely too.
My heart understands that you also feel lonely.
I'll walk alone, they'll ask me why and I′ll them I′d rather;
I will walk alone, and when they question me, I will explain that I prefer it that way.
There are dreams I must gather
I have my own dreams that I need to pursue.
Dreams we fashioned the night
These dreams were created together during the nights we spent together.
You held me tight.
I remember the moments when you embraced me tightly.
I'll always be near you, wherever you are,
I will always be emotionally close to you, no matter where you are physically.
Each night in every prayer.
Every night, I include you in my prayers.
If you call I′ll hear you,
If you reach out to me, I will listen to you.
No matter how far;
Regardless of the distance between us.
Just close your eyes and I'll be there.
If you simply close your eyes, I will be there with you in spirit.
Please walk alone
I request that you also experience solitude at times.
And send your love and your kisses to guide me.
Please express your love and send your kisses to provide me with guidance.
Till you′re walking beside me
Until the day when we can walk together.
I'll walk alone.
In the meantime, I will continue to walk alone.
Writer(s): Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.