Alone
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I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone
'Til now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone

'Til now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone





Alone, alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Alone" by Heart is a powerful ballad about longing and unrequited love. It begins with the singer lying in bed, listening to the ticking of the clock and wondering where their love interest is. They are feeling the pangs of loneliness, frustrated by their unanswered phone call, and desperate to be with the person they love.


The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on how they were able to get by on their own until they met this special someone who has now become so important to them. They are chilled to the bone by how much they care for this person, and they are desperate to know how to get them alone so they can express their feelings.


The second verse reveals that the singer has been holding onto a secret for a long time - they have been waiting to tell their love interest how they feel and have been longing to touch their lips and hold them tight. But despite their deep feelings, their love remains unspoken and unknown.


Overall, "Alone" is a moving song that captures the pain and heartache of unrequited love, while also expressing the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings. It is a powerful reminder of how it feels to long for someone who may never feel the same way.


Line by Line Meaning

I hear the ticking of the clock
I can hear the sounds of time passing, reminding me of how long I’ve been waiting for something to happen.


I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I'm in a completely dark room, alone with my thoughts and my longing for someone.


I wonder where you are tonight
I can’t help but wonder where the person I desire is right now and what they are doing.


No answer on the telephone
I’ve tried to reach out to the one I love, but there’s no response and it’s only adding to my loneliness.


And the night goes by so very slow
Time seems to crawl when you’re left to dwell on your own thoughts and feelings.


Oh I hope that it won't end though
Despite my despair, I don’t want this feeling to go away entirely because it’s also a sign of how much I care about this person.


'Til now I always got by on my own
I’ve been able to get through life without needing anyone else - until I met this person.


I never really cared until I met you
I didn’t realize what I was missing before meeting you, and now I see how empty life was without someone to love.


And now it chills me to the bone
The thought of being apart from this person is scary and unnerving.


How do I get you alone
I want to be with you in a way that allows us to truly connect and be close.


You don't know how long I have wanted
I’ve been harboring these feelings for so long and it’s been painful to keep them inside.


To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
I’ve yearned for the physical intimacy that comes with romance, including holding you close and kissing you.


You don't know how long I have waited
I’ve had to be patient and bide my time, hoping you’ll come around to feeling the same way about me.


And I was going to tell you tonight
I was finally ready to bare my heart to you and express the depth of my feelings.


But the secret is still my own
Despite everything, I haven’t yet found the courage to speak out and reveal my true emotions to the one I love.


And my love for you is still unknown
Despite my longings, it’s unclear if the other person feels the same, which makes me afraid of expressing myself.


How do I get you alone
Once again, I’m at a loss for how to bridge the gap between us and bring us closer together.


Alone
As the song ends, I’m left feeling lonely and unsure of how to proceed, trapped in my own emotions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly

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@mauricioprada4976

[Verse 1]
I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here, the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh, I hope that it won't end though
Alone

[Chorus]
'Til now, I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?

[Verse 2]
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was gonna tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone

[Chorus]
'Til now, I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?

[Outro]
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?
Alone, alone



@Thorsten-Tom-Martin

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here, the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh, I hope that it won't end though
Alone

[Chorus]
'Til now, I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?

[Verse 2]
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was gonna tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone

[Chorus]
'Til now, I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
How do I get you alone?
How do I get you alone?
Alone, alone



@preethibalakrishnan625

I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone
'Til now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone
'Til now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
Alone, alone



@josefinarebacca5167

" ALONE - HEART " Shared On Google + thanks,,,,

I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the phone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone

Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone

Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

Alone, alone
Songwriters: BROWN, NACIO HERB/FREED, ARTHUR
Alone lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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@KiriakosBlackWolf

Stop asking who's still listening, we never stopped.

@econprofaj

I might have stopped, but haven't forgotten. Great pipes and brought back memories!

@kyledunsmuir556

And never once said ugh change this I’m sick of this song! It’s basically perfection ❤️

@nathaliedevilder3538

I love this song!!! Xxx

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@TBrianOnline

And tell the singer to stop asking how to get me a loan :)

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@MariNate1016

The 80s must’ve been an amazing time to grow up.

@johnt9906

Yes, we had awesome bands like Heart, Foreigner, Fleetwwod Mac, Journey......

@MariNate1016

John T simpler times.

@sollatzo

Ain’t no better

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