On My Own
Haldor Lyrics
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Seemed longer than it ever really was
How could I know
I realised as time went by I had to try
The world outside was mine
You let me go
So I left and tried to find my way to paradise
I'm on my own again
Left all alone where I belong
I'm on my own again
Left all alone
Now I've seen it all
I wouldn't change a day
When curtains fall
I'd do my show
So at last I know
I've found my one true paradise
The winding road that led me there was life
I'm on my own again
Left all alone where I belong
I'm on my own again
I'm on my own
On my own
On my own
On my own, on my own
again
The song "On My Own" by Haldor tells a story of a journey of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The song starts with the reflection of the path one has taken in life, an observation of how in their tender years, the path seemed longer than it ever really was. As time went by, the singer realized that they had to try and leave the comfort zone to find the world outside that belonged to them. The singer acknowledges and appreciates the fact that they were let go to find their way in the world.
The song then moves towards the experience of searching for "paradise" which is reflected in the winding road that led the singer there. Paradise can mean anything to anyone but for the singer, it is the place where they found themselves and their true calling. After having gone through the journey of self-discovery, the singer accepts being on their own and recognizes that it is where they belong. The singer does not regret any path taken as in their final show, they would do it all the same way.
Overall, "On My Own" is a song about cherishing the journey of self-discovery, finding one's place in the world, and accepting it with appreciation. The winding road that may seem long and difficult is life, and it ultimately leads to paradise.
Line by Line Meaning
In tender years the path
When I was young, life seemed difficult and confusing.
Seemed longer than it ever really was
I thought that the path I had to take to become successful was longer and harder than it really was.
How could I know
I didn't realize at the time that it was my own perception that made life seem so difficult.
I realized as time went by I had to try
As I grew older, I learned that success required effort and perseverance.
The world outside was mine
I understood that the world was full of possibilities and opportunities.
You let me go
You allowed me to leave and discover my own path.
So I left and tried to find my way to paradise
I set out on my own to find my own version of paradise.
The winding road that led me there was life
The difficult and winding path I took to reach my goals is what life is all about.
Now I've seen it all
Now that I'm older and more experienced, I've seen all that life has to offer.
I wouldn't change a day
Despite the hardships, I wouldn't change a thing about the journey.
When curtains fall
When my journey comes to an end.
I'd do my show
I would have accomplished what I set out to do and would be proud of how I lived my life.
So at last I know
I've finally found what I was looking for.
I've found my one true paradise
I've discovered my version of paradise and am content with it.
I'm on my own again
I'm back to being alone and independent, but that's okay.
Left all alone where I belong
I'm comfortable being alone and pursuing my own goals.
I'm on my own again
It's just me, but that doesn't scare me.
I'm on my own
I don't need anyone to validate my success or happiness.
On my own
Being independent is my choice.
On my own, on my own
I'm repeating it to emphasize the meaning.
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