All alone
Ken Thorne and his Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There is no one else but you
All alone by the telephone
Waiting for a ring, a ting-a-ling
I'm all alone every evening
All alone, feeling blue
Wond'ring where you are and how you are
I wonder where you are (remember me) and how you are (remember me)
And if you are (I love you) all alone (I love you) too
Backup in final stanza is a soprano
The lyrics to "All Alone" by Ken Thorne and his Orchestra evoke a sense of loneliness and longing for someone who is not present. The singer describes their solitary state, emphasizing that there is "no one else but you", indicating that the person they are missing is the only one who can fill the void. The phrase "ting-a-ling" suggests that they are waiting for a phone call, perhaps from a lover who is far away. The second stanza further emphasizes the feeling of being alone, noting that this is a recurring feeling every evening, and that the singer is feeling blue. They wonder where the person they miss is, and if they too are "all alone".
The final stanza of the song shifts slightly, with the singer expressing their love for the person they miss. They repeat the phrase "remember me" twice, as if trying to ensure that the person thinks of them, and then declare their love with the phrase "I love you". The backup in the final stanza is a soprano, which adds a wistful quality to the song, underscoring the isolation felt by the singer.
Overall, "All Alone" is a poignant song about longing and loneliness, with a touch of hope that the person being missed will return. It is a simple but effective expression of the universal feeling of missing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone, I'm so all alone
Feeling lonely and isolated without anyone else around
There is no one else but you
Thinking only of one particular person, with whom you feel a strong connection
All alone by the telephone
Sitting alone, waiting for a call or message from the person
Waiting for a ring, a ting-a-ling
Anticipating the sound of the phone ringing or a notification coming in
I'm all alone every evening
Feeling lonely almost every night without the company of others
All alone, feeling blue
Experiencing sadness and depression due to the lack of companionship
Wond'ring where you are and how you are
Thinking about the person and their current state, hoping they are doing well
And if you are all alone too
Wondering if the person is also feeling lonely and without company
I wonder where you are (remember me) and how you are (remember me)
Still thinking of the person and hoping they haven't forgotten about you
And if you are (I love you) all alone (I love you) too
Expressing love for the person and hoping they feel the same way
Backup in final stanza is a soprano
A backup singer with a higher vocal range supports the main performer in the last part of the song
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind