Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

She Wants To Be Alone
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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She don't believe in anything
Never in love with those who love her
Taking time by men's side

She carries her weight of broken dreams
Carefully hiding everything from her heart
Doesn't know what she's missing

She wants to be alone
She wants to change her whole way of life
She wants to be alone and there's no way around
She said, she doesn't need me, she doesn't need anyone

Selling the girl you never see
Falling apart to the sound of nothing
She likes it that way

Waited around patiently, hoping to be the one she needs
But she's running away, turning away
She won't stay

She wants to be alone
She wants to change her whole way of life
She wants to be alone and there's no way around
She said, she doesn't need me, she doesn't need anyone

Keep me in mind, I will be on call all the time
'Cause I want you more than anyone

She wants to be alone
She wants to change her whole way of life
She wants to be alone and there's no way around
She said that she doesn't need me

She wants to be alone
She wants to change her whole way of life
She wants to be alone and there's no way around

She said, she doesn't need me and she doesn't need anyone
She doesn't need anyone

Overall Meaning

The song "She Wants To Be Alone" by Ingram Hill delves into the struggles of a woman who has been broken hearted and is unable to trust or allow anyone to love her. The first verse of the song paints a picture of a woman who has lost all faith in love, she carries the weight of broken dreams and is careful to hide her feelings from her heart. In this verse, the use of the phrase "doesn't know what she's missing" emphasizes the fact that the woman is blinded to the possibility of true love and is stuck in her own emotional turmoil.

The chorus of the song summarizes the woman's feelings of independence and her desire for solitude. She wants to change her whole life and be alone, as she believes that this is the only way to escape the pain of failed relationships. The repetition of the phrase "she doesn't need me, she doesn't need anyone" creates an impression of finality and emphasizes the fact that the woman is content with her current way of life.

The second verse of the song reveals that the woman enjoys being alone and has no interest in the affections of others. She is content with her own company and prefers to sell herself as an enigma, a woman who likes it that way. The final lines of the song indicate that despite the woman's desire for complete isolation, the singer is still hopeful and willing to be there for her.

Overall, the song is a powerful portrayal of the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to overcome past trauma in order to find fulfillment and happiness in love.

Line by Line Meaning

She don't believe in anything
She has lost faith in everything, there is nothing she firmly believes in.

Never in love with those who love her
She is incapable of loving people who love her back. She always ends up distancing herself from those who show her affection.

Taking time by men's side
She spends time with men just for the sake of it. She has no real interest or emotional investment in them.

She carries her weight of broken dreams
She carries the emotional burden of her shattered aspirations, unable to move on from the past.

Carefully hiding everything from her heart
She guards her heart closely and chooses not to reveal her true feelings or emotions to anyone.

Doesn't know what she's missing
She is unaware of the happiness or love that she could experience but chooses to push away.

She wants to be alone
She desires solitude, distancing herself from others and any potential relationships. She wants to be left alone.

She wants to change her whole way of life
She desires a complete shift in her current lifestyle, possibly due to past experiences or dissatisfaction with her life.

She said, she doesn't need me, she doesn't need anyone
She directly expressed that she does not need the artist or any other person in her life. She chooses to be alone.

Selling the girl you never see
She sells a version of herself that is hidden, one that others have never seen. She creates a facade for the outside world to see.

Falling apart to the sound of nothing
She crumbles emotionally in silence, as there is no external stimulus causing her to break down.

Waited around patiently, hoping to be the one she needs
The artist waited for her, hoping to be the one she would lean on and confide in emotionally.

But she's running away, turning away
Instead of opening up to the singer, she distances herself from him, running away from the possibility of emotional connection or dependence.

She won't stay
She chooses to leave and not stay with the singer, unwilling to commit to a relationship.

Keep me in mind, I will be on call all the time
The singer implores her to keep him in her thoughts and essentially be available to him whenever he is needed.

'Cause I want you more than anyone
The artist admits that he wants her more than anyone else, hoping to establish a deeper connection with her.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW CREIGHTON DODD, JUSTIN MOORE, ADAM WATTS

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