By Myself
Judy Garland Lyrics


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I'll go, I'll go, I'll go my way by myself
This is the end of romance
I'll go my way by myself, love is only a dance

I'll try to apply myself and teach my heart how to sing
I'll go my way by myself like a bird on the wing
I'll face the unknown, I'll build a world of my own
No one knows better than I myself, I'm by myself alone

I'm sure that love's an overrated past time
It's the last time I'll ever be anything but fancy free
For love is just a junior high version, one way excursion
I'm sure that I am old enough to fly alone

And I'll face the unknown, I'll build a world of my own




No one knows better than I myself
I'm by myself alone, I'll go, I'll go by myself alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Judy Garland's "By Myself" is an ode to independence and the end of a romantic relationship. She is determined to go her own way, without anyone's help or interference. She believes that love is just a dance and that she needs to learn how to be alone and build her own world. She talks about being a bird on the wing and facing the unknown, with nothing to hold her back, no one to guide her, and no one to lean on. The mood of the song is somewhat sad, but also empowering. Garland's voice is emotional and powerful, perfectly conveying the message of the song.


The chorus of "By Myself" repeats the line "No one knows better than I myself, I'm by myself alone". This line represents the idea that only Garland knows what she needs, and that she is capable of making her own decisions. She wants to apply herself and teach her heart how to sing, to create her own world without anyone else's input. The lyrics also feature Garland's thoughts on love, stating that it's overrated and that she's old enough to fly alone. She is ready to face the world and build a life for herself, and she doesn't need anyone else to do it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll go, I'll go, I'll go my way by myself
I am going to take control of my own life and live it alone without relying on anyone else.


This is the end of romance
I have given up on the idea of romance. It is no longer a part of my life.


I'll go my way by myself, love is only a dance
I will continue on my path alone because love is just a temporary, superficial thing.


I'll try to apply myself and teach my heart how to sing
I will make an effort to find my own happiness and learn to love myself.


I'll go my way by myself like a bird on the wing
I will embrace my independence and fly solo like a free bird.


I'll face the unknown, I'll build a world of my own
I am ready to take on the challenges and uncertainties of life and create my own destiny.


No one knows better than I myself, I'm by myself alone
Only I understand the path I am on and I am comfortable being alone in it.


I'm sure that love's an overrated past time
I believe that love is not as important as people make it out to be.


It's the last time I'll ever be anything but fancy free
I have chosen to be free and I will never let myself be tied down by any romantic attachments again.


For love is just a junior high version, one way excursion
Love is a childish and immature concept that only takes us in one direction, towards heartbreak.


I'm sure that I am old enough to fly alone
I am confident that I am capable of surviving and thriving on my own without needing love or anyone else.


I'll go, I'll go by myself alone
I am determined to continue on my own path, completely independent and happy with myself.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz

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