All Alone
Gorillaz and Danger Mouse Lyrics
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All alone
Laviti caso
Due to run a mile
Snatch a piece of my wonderin'
Distant-far like yonderin'
Seat of my boot like
Fly in my soup like
Where's the waitress?
Can I take this, really, can I 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!
[Repeat: x12]
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
[Repeat: x12]
All alone
By expressive
The lyrics in Gorillaz and Danger Mouse's song, "All Alone," describe a feeling of being isolated and disconnected from others. The repetition of the phrase "all alone" reinforces this idea as the singer grapples with their own thoughts and feelings. The opening line, "Laviti caso due to run a mile," could be interpreted as running away from one's problems, but ultimately realizing that no matter where they go, they will still feel alone.
The next few lines, "Snatch a piece of my wonderin', distant-far like yonderin'," hint at a sense of confusion and uncertainty about oneself and the world around them. The singer feels detached, represented by the similes "skin of my tooth like, seat of my boot like, fly in my soup like." They are disconnected from others and questioning their place in the world, wondering "where's the waitress?" as they search for connection.
The latter half of the song picks up in tempo and energy, with the singer expressing a sense of determination and defiance in the face of their feelings of loneliness. They refuse to give in to shame or blame, instead pushing forward with clarity and purpose. The song ends with a call to action, urging listeners to close their eyes and imagine a world where they can overcome their sense of being "all alone."
Overall, "All Alone" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the complexity of human emotion and the struggle to find connection in a world that can feel isolating.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone
Feeling lonely and isolated
Laviti caso
Random chance events that lead to this situation
Due to run a mile
Feeling the urge to escape
Snatch a piece of my wonderin'
Trying to catch and hold onto a fleeting thought
Distant-far like yonderin'
Feeling distant and far away from everything
Skin of my tooth like
Narrowly avoiding a dangerous situation
Seat of my boot like
Feeling uncomfortable in a situation
Fly in my soup like
Feeling bothered by a small annoyance
Where's the waitress?
Feeling ignored or neglected
Can I take this, really, can I finish this?
Questioning one's ability to handle a situation
These years and all these creatures
Reflecting on past experiences and the people encountered
It's my mistake, I'll make it
Taking ownership of an error
J-dub to the boom now make it
Starting a project with enthusiasm
Bounce-wiggle bounce-wiggle
Moving to the rhythm of the music
Shakin' all them bangs out
Releasing any pent-up frustration or energy
Chemical cutthroats
People who will do anything to get ahead, even if it means harming others
Bound to blow the brain out
Pushing oneself to the limit and risking burnout
Cut to the brain
Getting to the root of a problem or issue
This ain't no game
Taking something seriously
I'll show no shame
Being unapologetic about one's actions or choices
I'll birth this blame
Taking responsibility for a mistake
I'm twisted cain
Feeling conflicted or torn
I'll twist again
Continuing to struggle with a difficult situation
I'll push the blade
Taking a risk, even if it's dangerous
As plain as day
Obvious and clear
Known to what these sayers say
Being aware of what others are saying or thinking
Known to what these doers do
Being aware of what others are doing or capable of doing
It's you and who and you-know-where
Uncertain about who to trust or rely on
We's about to take it there
Getting ready to face a challenge or difficult situation
We's about to make it clear
Resolving an issue or conflict
We happy or we lonesome
Wondering about one's emotional state
The long jump, the beat heart, from start to finish
Life's journey from beginning to end
Ten spoons of spinach
Referring to Popeye's strength and determination
The soul and the spillage
The emotional impact of a situation
The cup that runneth ovah
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion or responsibility
We turn up the o-god!
Pushing oneself to the limit
Close your eyes and see
Using one's imagination to find a solution
When there ain't no light
Feeling lost or hopeless
All you'll ever be
Seeing oneself in a negative light
Come and save the night
Searching for a solution to a problem
Cause I don't leave
Staying committed to a difficult situation
When the morning comes, it doesn't Seem to say an awful lot to me
Disappointed with the outcome of a situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARI HAMADA, YUSUKE NAKAMURA
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