All by Myself
Lazlo Bane Lyrics


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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

Hard to be sure
Some times I feel so insecure




And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

Overall Meaning

The song "All By Myself" by Lazlo Bane describes the feeling of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics express the idea that the singer was once carefree and independent, but now that they are alone, they realize how much they need other people in their life. The chorus repeats the phrase "all by myself" to emphasize the feeling of being isolated and disconnected from the world. The line "Don't want to be, all by myself anymore" shows that the singer has come to the realization that being alone is not what they want.


The second verse of the song suggests that the singer has had trouble maintaining relationships in the past. They think of all the friends they've had in their life, but when they try to reach out, no one is there for them. The feeling of loneliness is intensified by the fact that the singer has tried to connect with other people, but hasn't been successful. The bridge of the song expresses the difficulty of finding love and the pain of feeling uncertain and unsure about one's place in the world.


Overall, "All By Myself" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the human experience of loneliness and the need for human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was young
In my youth


I never needed anyone
I was independent and didn't rely on others


And makin' love was just for fun
Sex was simply a pleasurable activity


Those days are gone
Those times have passed


Livin' alone
Currently residing without a partner


I think of all the friends I've known
I reminisce about my friendships


But when I dial the telephone
However, when I attempt to contact them


Nobody's home
No one answers


All by myself
I am alone


Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
I desire companionship


All by myself
I am still alone


Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue to live my life alone


Hard to be sure
Difficult to be certain


Some times I feel so insecure
Occasionally I feel doubtful and unconfident


And love so distant and obscure
Love seems far away and unclear


Remains the cure
Love is what can fill my emptiness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Carmen, Sergei Rachmaninoff

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