Alone Again
Grease Jar Lyrics
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If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promise myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower
And climbing to the top will throw myself off
In an effort to make it clear to whoever
What it's like when you're shattered
Left standing in the lurch at a church
"She stood him up"
"No point in us remaining"
"We may as well go home"
As I did on my own
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
The role I was about to play?
But as if to knock me down
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt
Talk about God in His mercy
Who if He really does exist
Why did He desert me?
In my hour of need
I truly am indeed
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that there are more hearts
Broken in the world that can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do? What do we do?
Alone again, naturally
Looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears
And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start with a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally
The lyrics to Grease Jar's song "Alone Again, Naturally" explore themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and questioning the presence of a higher power.
The first verse illustrates the singer's current state of sourness and their intention to find solace by visiting a tower and contemplating suicide. This act is driven by a desire to show others the pain they are feeling when they are left standing alone, abandoned and unsupported by someone they were supposed to meet at a church. The phrase "alone again, naturally" represents the recurring feeling of solitude that the singer experiences.
The second verse reflects on the singer's past happiness and excitement, contrasting it with the sudden reality that shattered their joy. The singer questions why a higher power, referenced as God, would desert them in their time of need, leading to feelings of doubt and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "alone again, naturally" emphasizes the continued loneliness that persists in the singer's life.
The third verse delves into the universal experience of heartbreak and the understanding that not all broken hearts can be mended. The singer laments the loss of their father, whose death made them cry uncontrollably, and the subsequent passing of their mother, who could not comprehend why her beloved partner was taken from her. Despite the singer's attempts to offer support and comfort, there were no words to mend the deep pain. The phrase "alone again, naturally" is repeated to convey the ongoing cycle of loneliness and despair throughout their life.
The repetition of "alone again, naturally" in the final line reinforces the deep loneliness that has persisted over the years, despite the various losses and heartbreak experienced. The lyrics suggest that despite the passage of time and the arrival of multiple hardships, the singer remains isolated and questioning the purpose of their existence. The song ultimately paints a poignant picture of loneliness and the ongoing search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.
Line by Line Meaning
In a little while from now
In the near future
If I'm not feeling any less sour
If my mood doesn't improve
I promise myself to treat myself
I make a commitment to do something nice for myself
And visit a nearby tower
And go to a tower nearby
And climbing to the top will throw myself off
And when I'm at the top, I'll jump off
In an effort to make it clear to whoever
In an attempt to show others
What it's like when you're shattered
The feeling of being completely broken and devastated
Left standing in the lurch at a church
Abandoned and betrayed at a church
Where people saying: 'My God, that's tough'
Others expressing sympathy for the tough situation
"She stood him up"
"She didn't show up for their date"
"No point in us remaining"
"There's no reason for us to stay"
"We may as well go home"
"We should just leave and go home"
As I did on my own
Just like I did, all alone
Alone again, naturally
Once again, feeling completely alone
To think that only yesterday
To consider the fact that just yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
I was happy, lively, and carefree
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
Excited for what was to come
The role I was about to play?
The role I was about to take on?
But as if to knock me down
But as if to bring me to my knees
Reality came around
Reality struck
And without so much as a mere touch
And without even a gentle touch
Cut me into little pieces
Tore me apart emotionally
Leaving me to doubt
Causing me to question
Talk about God in His mercy
Mentioning God and His supposed mercy
Who if He really does exist
If He truly exists
Why did He desert me?
Why did He abandon me?
In my hour of need
When I needed Him the most
I truly am indeed
I am truly alone
Alone again, naturally
Once again, completely alone
It seems to me that there are more hearts
It appears to me that there are many hearts
Broken in the world that can't be mended
Damaged in the world beyond repair
Left unattended
Neglected and ignored
What do we do? What do we do?
What should we do? What can we do?
Alone again, naturally
Once again, feeling completely alone
Looking back over the years
Reflecting on the past years
And whatever else that appears
And everything else that comes to mind
I remember I cried when my father died
I recall shedding tears when my father passed away
Never wishing to hide the tears
Never wanting to conceal my emotions
And at sixty-five years old
And at the age of sixty-five
My mother, God rest her soul
My mother, may her soul rest in peace
Couldn't understand why the only man
Couldn't comprehend why the man
She had ever loved had been taken
She had ever loved had passed away
Leaving her to start with a heart so badly broken
Leaving her with a heart in severe pain
Despite encouragement from me
Although I tried to encourage her
No words were ever spoken
She never expressed her feelings
And when she passed away
And when she died
I cried and cried all day
I cried continuously throughout the day
Alone again, naturally
Once again, feeling completely alone
Alone again, naturally
Once again, feeling completely alone
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Written by: Raymond Edward O'Sullivan
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@emu5548
Lyrics: Guess mine is not the first heart broken
My eyes are not the first to cry
I'm not the first to know
There's just no getting over you
I know I'm just a fool who's willing
To sit around and wait for you
But baby, can't you see there's nothing else for me to do?
I'm hopelessly devoted to you
But now there's nowhere to hide
Since you pushed my love aside
I'm out of my head
Hopelessly devoted to you
Hopelessly devoted to you
Hopelessly devoted to you
My head is sayin', "Fool, forget him"
My heart is sayin', "Don't let go
Hold on to the end", that's what I intend to do
I'm hopelessly devoted to you
But now there's no way to hide
Since you pushed my love aside
I'm outta my head
Hopelessly devoted to you
Hopelessly devoted to you
Hopelessly devoted to you
Rip Olivia- we love you!!!! ❤️
@jerrycarlson8968
One of my favorite songs from this movie and from the incredible Olivia Newton John. RIP Olivia you'll be missed.
@scottbrown5587
You're such a beautiful and talented lady and if a woman loved me like that and or sang to me like that I'd be hers forever ! That's the kind of passion and romance you usually only get to dream of and long and ache for !
@scottbrown5587
Damn microphone texting I meant to say she is such a beautiful and talented lady or was and I was not aware she had passed. My heart goes out to her and her family.
@hectorrodriquez3182
Damn i miss her
@mariaserrano4073
@Scott Brown I don't think Olivia Newton John would want u to say Damn
@scottbrown5587
Really sweetie that's what you're going to pick to harp on ? Pretty sure at this point the least of her worries would be me saying the word damn !
@tammyrobinson5249
I watched Grease at least 100 times. This song brings tears to my eyes today. We lost a great one yesterday.
@corduerorose9747
This is now the 3rd time John Travolta lost another person in his life to the same disease
@alex124241
My heart breaks watching this
@vahi37
@corduero rose Poor guy. My heart goes out to him.