All Alone
Gorillaz/James Dring/Jason Cox Lyrics


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All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone

Leviticus, oh
Deuteronomy

Snatch a piece of my wonderin'
Distant-far like yonderin'
Skin of my tooth like
Skin of my boot like
Fly in my soup like
Where's the waitress?
Can't take this, really, can't finish this?
These years and all these creatures

It's my mistake, I'll make it
J-dub to the boom now make it
Bounce-wiggle bounce-wiggle
Shakin' all them bangs out
Chemical cutthroats
Bound to blow the brain out

Cut to the brain
This ain't no game
I'll show no shame
I'll birth this blame
I'm twisted Cain
I'll twist again
I'll push the blade
As plain as day

Known to what these sayers say
Known to what these doers do
It's you and who and you-know-where
We's about to take it there
We's about to make it clear
We happy or we lonesome
The long jump, the beat heart, from start to finish
Ten spoons of spinach
The soul and the spillage
The cup that runneth ovah
We turn up the o-god

All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone

Close your eyes and see
When there ain't no light
All you'll ever be
Come and save the night
'Cause I don't leave
When the morning comes, it doesn't
Seem to say an awful lot to me

All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone




All alone, all alone
All alone, all alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorillaz's "All Alone" are largely unstructured, a defining trademark of the band's sound. The repeated phrase, "All alone", expresses a feeling of loneliness and isolation, which is further reinforced by the following lines of the song. The first two lines of the second verse, "Leviticus, oh/ Deuteronomy," seem like they don't belong to the song's theme, but their significance lies in the fact that Leviticus and Deuteronomy are Old Testament books of law. This could imply that the singer feels like they are judged according to an outdated set of rules and societal norms. The following lyrics, "Snatch a piece of my wonderin'/ Distant-far like yonderin'," add to this feeling of disconnection and confusion.


The next few lines of the song continue the feeling of disorientation, with several seemingly unrelated phrases such as "Skin of my tooth like/ Skin of my boot like/ Fly in my soup like/ Where's the waitress?" The lines could relate to the feeling of an out-of-body experience or being lost in thought while trying to find a way out of a difficult situation. The last part of the song appears to offer something of an upbeat message, with the line, "When the morning comes, it doesn't seem to say an awful lot to me." This suggests that the singer is ready to begin another day, and perhaps face their problems head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone, all alone
Repetition of being alone, emphasizing the feeling of solitude


Leviticus, oh
Referencing a book of laws and rules from the Bible, searching for guidance or answers


Deuteronomy
Referencing another book of laws and rules from the Bible, looking for insight or help


Snatch a piece of my wonderin'
Take a part of the curiosity or questions in my thoughts


Distant-far like yonderin'
Feeling far away, like something you're searching for is in the distance and out of reach


Skin of my tooth like
A close or narrow escape, just avoiding something bad happening


Skin of my boot like
Surviving a difficult journey, like wearing out the soles of your shoes


Fly in my soup like
Unexpected and unwanted intrusion or obstacle


Where's the waitress?
Looking for someone to bring relief or assistance


Can't take this, really, can't finish this?
Exasperated and overwhelmed with the situation, unable to continue


These years and all these creatures
Reflecting on the passing of time and the living beings that have come and gone


It's my mistake, I'll make it
Taking responsibility for one's actions and consequences


J-dub to the boom now make it
Creating music from one's thoughts and emotions


Bounce-wiggle bounce-wiggle
Moving and grooving to the beat, letting go of worries


Shakin' all them bangs out
Releasing tension and stress by dancing and moving around


Chemical cutthroats
Dangerous and destructive individuals or substances


Bound to blow the brain out
Going to cause severe mental or emotional damage


Cut to the brain
Piercing one's thoughts and emotions with critical thinking


This ain't no game
The situation is serious and should not be taken lightly


I'll show no shame
Unapologetically expressing one's emotions and thoughts


I'll birth this blame
Taking responsibility for one's actions and how they have affected others


I'm twisted Cain
Feeling like someone who is both good and evil, like the story of Cain from the Bible


I'll twist again
Changing one's mindset or outlook on the situation


I'll push the blade
Taking a risk and making a potentially dangerous decision


Known to what these sayers say
Aware of what others are saying or thinking


Known to what these doers do
Understanding what actions others are taking


It's you and who and you-know-where
A vague feeling of confusion or uncertainty, unsure of who or where to turn to for help


We's about to take it there
Preparing for a challenging experience, ready to face it head-on


We's about to make it clear
Reaching a point of clarity or understanding of the situation


We happy or we lonesome
Questioning one's emotions and whether they are content or isolated


The long jump, the beat heart, from start to finish
The journey is long and emotional, from beginning to end


Ten spoons of spinach
A source of fuel or energy to keep going


The soul and the spillage
The inner self and the outward expression of one's emotions


The cup that runneth ovah
Overflowing with emotions or experiences


We turn up the o-god
Raising the energy and intensity of the situation


Close your eyes and see
Using imagination or intuition to understand the situation


When there ain't no light
Feeling lost or uncertain, with no clear direction


All you'll ever be
Feeling like there is no hope for change or growth


Come and save the night
Looking for an external force or person to provide guidance or assistance


'Cause I don't leave
Determined to stay and face the challenges


When the morning comes, it doesn't Seem to say an awful lot to me
Disappointed with the new day, still feeling lost and unsure




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Burton, Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, Rodney Smith, Simon Tong, BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, RODNEY HYLTON SMITH

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