Alone
LaBrie James Lyrics
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Don't want to cause you pain
But it's all I ever do
And it's driving me insane
So how much deeper will I sink
So how much further will I dare to go
I've gone so far that I can't think
But I want you to know
I never meant to hurt you
What did I turn into
And now, I just have this feeling
Sorry's lost its meaning
And I feel alone
It's not the same tonight
And will never be again
I was wrong and you were right
Now I have this mess I'm in
I can't continue on my own
The guilt I carry now is much to bare
For Heaven's sake answer your phone
Can't take the past away
But honestly I swear
I never meant to hurt you
What did I turn into
And now, I just have this feeling
Sorry's lost its meaning
And I feel alone
Uh, uh
Uh, uh
Uh, uh
Now
I never meant to hurt you
What did I turn into
And now I just have this feeling
Sorry's lost its meaning
And now
I never meant to hurt you
What did I turn into
And now I just have this feeling
Sorry's lost its meaning
And I feel alone
The song "Alone" by LaBrie James explores the feeling of regret and remorse that comes with hurting someone you care about. The first two lines of the song set the tone, as the singer expresses a desire to be honest and avoid causing pain, even though it seems to be all they ever do. The repetition of the line "it's driving me insane" underscores the intensity of the singer's emotions.
As the song progresses, the singer questions how much deeper they can sink and how much further they can dare to go. This suggests a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as if the singer is stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The lines "Can't take it all away / But I want you to know" show a desire to make amends, even if it is impossible to undo what has been done.
The lyrics of the chorus express the singer's feelings of loneliness and alienation. They apologize and express a desire to make things right, but they feel that "Sorry's lost its meaning" and that they are alone in their pain. The repetition of the phrase "What did I turn into" underscores the idea that the singer has become someone they do not recognize or like.
Overall, "Alone" is a poignant and introspective song that deals with complex emotions like regret, guilt, and loneliness. It showcases LaBrie James's skill as a songwriter and their ability to capture the essence of universal human experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to lie to you
I desire to tell you the truth, for I am unable to keep lying to you.
Don't want to cause you pain
I do not wish to harm you in any way.
But it's all I ever do
Despite my intentions, I am unable to prevent inflicting upon you.
And it's driving me insane
It is exasperating me to the point of becoming mentally unwell.
So how much deeper will I sink
I ponder how much more detrimental my actions will become.
So how much further will I dare to go
I am questioning how much farther I will have the courage to pursue this course of action.
I've gone so far that I can't think
I have progressed so much that everything is a blur, and I am unable to contemplate it all.
Can't take it all away
I am unable to undo the unpleasant behavior I have committed.
But I want you to know
I need you to be aware of my honesty.
I never meant to hurt you
I genuinely did not intend to cause you any pain in any way.
What did I turn into
How did I turn into this person who hurts you?
And now, I just have this feeling
At the moment, all I perceive is this particular sentiment.
Sorry's lost its meaning
The significance of an apology has become meaningless and insincere.
And I feel alone
I am feeling lonely and solitarily.
It's not the same tonight
Things are different today compared to the past.
And will never be again
It will never be the same as it used to be, and I regret it.
I was wrong and you were right
I am guilty in contrast to your innocence.
Now I have this mess I'm in
I have landed myself in a predicament that I am unable to resolve.
I can't continue on my own
I am incapable of persisting alone any longer.
The guilt I carry now is much to bear
The shame that I have now is too much for me to hold.
For Heaven's sake answer your phone
Please answer your phone for the love of God.
But honestly I swear
I promise with utmost sincerity.
Uh, uh
A pause in the song.
Now
At present.
And now
At present.
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Jorge Canela
The keyboard solo on this is just magnificent. It gets so close to a guitar sound that it might really fool a lot of people. And then Marco just goes in and pushes things one step further... Amazing!
Royston Dorsa
Marco......Sfogli.........wow.......That might be one of the best guitar solos in history when it comes to pure balance. Compliments the song, epic, subtle, technical, tasteful, chords thrown in....most underrated guitarist in history, period!
Justin Flores
The world needs more badass music like this
HarleyBusleiro
Ouvia muito esse álbum em 2011 saudade
shangraf
For those who do not believe in Labrie, this song shows great potential.
Alessio Sfasci
I really LOVE the AMAZING guitar solo by Marco Sfogli...Awesome!
Jordan Shepherd
I only just realised this album has Bryan Beller on bass - its now gone up from one of my favorite albums to EVEN MORE FAVORITE!!!
Jason C
Imagine the poor soul never hearing this guitar solo 😭
mactrucci
singers like labrie are very RARE these days. you just dont hear many singers that can cover so many differnet styles of music. lifting shadows of a dream FTW
MATTHEW ZEI
Well my hats off to James La Brie getting a guitarist names Marco Sfogli. And keeping up with that signature in your face melodic tasty styles... Man. come on.. What more ya want?? And yes James.... If you read this.... You are born to do what your doing............. Bravo!!