All By Myself
Half Cocked Lyrics
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Tried to crawl on my knees, but I just wouldn't fit
Well, I got no celebration
cause I've lost my invitation
I made my first reservation, but have no where to sit
Well I, live, All By Myself
And I, I can think All By Myself
Try to walk try to run just to catch up to you
But I've got no motivation
cause I've lost my inspiration
That's all right, you're too tight, your size just wouldn't do
And I, live, All By Myself
I, I can think All By Myself
I can breath All By Myself
And I, live, All By Myself
I, I can think All By Myself
I can breath All By Myself
I, I will leave All By Myself
The lyrics of "All by Myself" by Half Cocked convey a sense of loneliness and frustration experienced by the singer, who seems to be chasing after somebody else's success and yet failing every time. The opening lines of the song talk about the singer's failed attempts to break through, literally and metaphorically. He has tried everything possible, including crawling on his knees, but nothing worked out for him. The frustration is evident in the lyrics when he says, "Tried to steal what you've done just to end up like you," as if he was trying to mimic somebody else's success to no avail. The singer's yearning to belong is beautifully captured in the line, "I made my first reservation but have nowhere to sit," highlighting the fact that he had tried to make a place for himself but failed.
The song's chorus, "I live all by myself, and I can think all by myself," emphasizes the singer's self-reliance, making it apparent that he has been forced into living a life where he has only himself to rely on. The singer is aware of the fact that he is better off by himself, and although he has lost his inspiration and motivation, he is still breathing and surviving. The last line of the song, "I will leave all by myself," is almost an affirmation of the fact that the singer is strong enough to survive on his own and needs nobody's validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to pull tried to squeeze just to get through it
I have tried everything to succeed, but it seems like I am always struggling.
Tried to crawl on my knees, but I just wouldn't fit
I have humbled myself and tried to conform to the standards of others, but it just won't work for me.
Well, I got no celebration
I have no accomplishments to celebrate or be proud of.
cause I've lost my invitation
I have lost my way and don't know where I belong.
I made my first reservation, but have no where to sit
I had high hopes and aspirations, but have not found my place in the world to fulfill them.
Try to walk try to run just to catch up to you
I have compared myself to others and tried to compete, just to feel like I am keeping up.
Tried to steal what you've done just to end up like you
I have attempted to emulate and replicate the success of others, only to realize that it is not what I truly want.
But I've got no motivation
I lack the drive and passion to pursue my goals and dreams.
cause I've lost my inspiration
I have lost the spark and creativity that once fueled my ambition.
That's all right, you're too tight, your size just wouldn't do
It's okay that I don't fit into the mold of others, because their path is not the right fit for me.
And I, live, All By Myself
I am alone on this journey, but I am content with my independence and self-reliance.
I, I can think All By Myself
I have the ability to think and make decisions for myself, without the influence or pressure of others.
I can breath All By Myself
I am self-sufficient and do not rely on anyone else to keep me going.
I, I will leave All By Myself
I am not afraid to pursue my own path, even if it means going it alone.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JhenDArcy
Whole in the World is the original title from our first EP and first album, Sell Out.
@Unfavored08
Love when the artists comment on these videos. This was a pretty interesting compilation album.
@JhenDArcy
I still love this album. A lot of the songs still hold up! Thanks for digging it! ✌
@peterraymond8470
My Tower Records coworkers Charlee and Tommy were in this band.
@DelDuio
As a Tower guy from 95-96 I can attest!
@peterraymond8470
@@DelDuio Ah, which department did you work in? I was on the first floor and mainly in video during that time.
@DelDuio
@@peterraymond8470 Rock floor: Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Bluegrass, Country & Folk. Essentially every genre of music I knew nothing about! They lumped all of these departments into one gob, I don’t know why.
@jekanyika
Is this not called "Thanks for the ride"?