Wilson's work with I.E.M is in part a continuation of the experimental psychedelic sound which he initially mastered with Porcupine Tree before steering the band towards a more mainstream rock direction with the Stupid Dream album. He has also cited "the cosmic jazz of artists like Sun Ra" as an influence on the music.
I.E.M's work is more experimental in nature than that of Porcupine Tree, and is almost entirely instrumental. Almost all instruments on I.E.M recordings are played by Wilson (although other contributors have included former Bark Psychosis drummer Mark Simnett).
The first I.E.M release was a self-titled album on Porcupine Tree's original record label Delerium Records in 1996. It was followed by a limited-edition single called An Escalator to Christmas. Further releases have occasionally followed, with little fanfare or direct promotion.
I.E.M.'s most recent release of entirely new music was in 2001 (although 2005's compilation album I.E.M. 1996-1999 included some previously unreleased material). The project has increasingly taken a back seat to Wilson's other projects, most notably to Porcupine Tree, Blackfield and Bass Communion, but also to No-Man and to Wilson's recent solo release Insurgentes (which itself contains developments of some of the ideas Wilson has previously explored with I.E.M.).
We Are Not Alone
I.E.M. Lyrics
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How could this be, when you're not here with me
You never said goodbye, someone tell me why
Did you had to go and leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
For you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
For you are not alone
'Lone, 'lone, why, 'lone
Just the other night, I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come and I hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers, your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
For you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Oh whisper three words and I'll come runnin', and I
And girl you know that I'll be there, I'll be there
That you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
You are not alone, for I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
For you are not alone
(You are not alone)
For I am here with you
(I am here with you)
Though you're far away
(Though you're far away)
I am here to stay
(You and me)
For you are not alone
(You're always in my heart)
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
The lyrics to I.E.M.'s song "We Are Not Alone" touch on the emotions one feels when they have lost someone close to them. The singer is reminiscing about a lost lover who left without saying goodbye, leaving him feeling lonely and questioning how love slipped away. Despite the distance between them, the singer reassures their loved one that they are not alone, emphasizing that they will always be in their heart. The chorus repeats this comforting message, reminding the listener that despite the physical separation between them, their love continues to exist.
The song speaks to the universal feeling of loss and the desire to connect with those who are no longer present. The lyrics highlight the importance of never forgetting the people we have loved and lost and how their memory can continue to bring us comfort.
Overall, "We Are Not Alone" is a poignant and heartfelt song that speaks to the human experience of loss and separation. The lyrics convey a powerful message of love and connection that transcends time and space, reminding us that the people we have loved and lost are never truly gone as long as they remain in our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day is gone, I'm still all alone
I am alone yet another day has gone by.
How could this be, when you're not here with me
I can't believe I'm still alone without you.
You never said goodbye, someone tell me why
I am confused as to why you left without saying goodbye.
Did you had to go and leave my world so cold
Your absence has made my world feel cold and empty.
Everyday I sit and ask myself
I ponder every day about how our love slipped away.
How did love slip away?
How did we drift apart from each other?
Something whispers in my ear and says
There is a voice in my head that tells me something.
That you are not alone, for I am here with you
You are not alone, because I am always here for you.
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
Even though we are apart, I will always be with you.
For you are not alone, for I am here with you
You are not alone, because I am always here for you.
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
You will always be in my heart, even if we are far apart.
'Lone, 'lone, why, 'lone
The word 'alone' is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness.
Just the other night, I thought I heard you cry
I imagined that I heard you crying last night.
Asking me to come and I hold you in my arms
You were asking me to be with you and hold you.
I can hear your prayers, your burdens I will bear
I can feel your pain and I am willing to help you overcome it.
But first I need your hand then forever can begin
I need your support and love to start our journey towards forever.
Oh whisper three words and I'll come runnin', and I
If you whisper 'I love you', I will come running to you.
And girl you know that I'll be there, I'll be there
You know that I will always be there for you.
(You are not alone)
Reinforces the idea that the person is not alone in their struggles.
(I am here with you)
Reinforces the idea that the singer is always there for the person.
(Though you're far away)
Acknowledges the physical distance between them.
(You're always in my heart)
Assures the person that they hold a special place in the singer's heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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