Left Alone is a Ska Punk band from Wilmington, California. They were formed… Read Full Bio ↴Left Alone is a Ska Punk band from Wilmington, California. They were formed in May 1996 by lead vocalist/guitarist Elvis Cortez. Cortez formed his own label, Smelvis Records, to release Left Alone's records, and has since expanded the label to include numerous other underground bands. Cortez was also the owner of the PCH Club in Wilmington, which is now defunct. Left Alone's music has ska influences, and the band is notable for adhering to a do it yourself ethic, by avoiding major labels, booking their own tours, and making their own merchandise.

After releasing numerous demos, splits, and EPs, Left Alone released their first full-length, Streets of Wilmington, in 2002. A year later, the band compiled their earlier, out-of-print recordings on the anthology Left Alone: 1996-2000. In 2003, Cortez went on the Warped Tour as a roadie. After Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman heard Left Alone's music, he chose the band to be the Warped Tour BBQ band for the 2004 tour. The band were invited back to be the BBQ band for the 2005 tour. While on the Warped Tour, Tim Armstrong of Rancid heard Left Alone's 2004 album, Lonely Starts & Broken Hearts. Armstrong signed the band to his label, Hellcat Records, and re-released Lonely Starts & Broken Hearts. The band released their third full-length album, Dead American Radio, on August 8, 2006, which features guest appearances from Tim Armstrong and Patricia Day of the Horrorpops.

The band released their self-titled album on April 7, 2009.

City to City
Left Alone Lyrics

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Well she called me on the phone know I'm alone, cause that's just how I became
Well I'll be drinking I'll be fighting I'll be doing everything I've always wanted 7 days a week
Well she called me on the phone you know I'm alone, cause that's just how I became

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

[Tims Part:] (something) down here baby listen to me, we're playing rock 'n roll we're gonna play all night long, we're getting outta control (yeah) (something idk it goes into a bunch of city name drops) Montgomery Miami, L.a., (something) Charleston, San Fransisco bay

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

Stuck in the avenues of London tonight but girl I still feel the same
I've got a pocket full of empty memories that I'll keep until the bitter end.
Well I'll be drinking I'll be fighting I'll be doing everything I've always wanted 7 days a week
And when she called me on the phone she found me alone, cause that's just how I became

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

Overall Meaning

"City to City" by Left Alone is a song about a musician who travels and performs in various cities, but ultimately finds comfort in returning home to his significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer enjoys the partying and women that come with touring, but he always ends up missing his girlfriend or wife. The repetition of the line "I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze" highlights the singer's desire for fun, but the following line "It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you" suggests that his heart belongs to his partner.

In the second verse, the singer reveals that he is constantly inebriated and making poor choices, which leads to him being alone. However, he still receives a call from his girlfriend, indicating that she is aware of his behavior and still cares for him. The bridge features a spoken-word interlude by vocalist Tim Armstrong, where he name-drops various cities, emphasizing the touring aspect of the song. The final verse references being stuck in London but still feeling the same because of his girlfriend, and emphasizes the idea of holding onto "empty memories" until the end.

Overall, "City to City" is a relatable song for anyone who has struggled with balancing a love of adventure and excitement with the desire for stability and commitment. It highlights the challenges of being in a relationship while constantly on the move and the longing for a supportive partner who can provide a sense of home.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
The singer keeps falling in love with different girls and alcohol in every city he visits.

It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
Despite travelling to different cities and experiencing new things, he always comes back to the person he loves.

The other night I was drinking and fighting and screaming everything's okay
The singer had a wild night involving drinking, fighting and screaming but he thinks everything is fine.

Well she called me on the phone know I'm alone, cause that's just how I became
The person he loves called him on the phone but he was alone because that's how he chooses to live.

Well I'll be drinking I'll be fighting I'll be doing everything I've always wanted 7 days a week
The singer will do everything he wants, such as drinking and fighting, every day of the week.

Stuck in the avenues of London tonight but girl I still feel the same
The singer may be stuck in London but his feelings for the person he loves remain unchanged.

I've got a pocket full of empty memories that I'll keep until the bitter end.
The singer has memories, but they are empty and he'll keep them until the end.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ELVIS CORTEZ

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Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

The other night I was drinking and fighting and screaming everything's okay
Well she called me on the phone know I'm alone, cause that's just how I became
Well I'll be drinking I'll be fighting I'll be doing everything I've always wanted 7 days a week
Well she called me on the phone you know I'm alone, cause that's just how I became

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

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Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you

Stuck in the avenues of London tonight but girl I still feel the same
I've got a pocket full of empty memories that I'll keep until the bitter end.
Well I'll be drinking I'll be fighting I'll be doing everything I've always wanted 7 days a week
And when she called me on the phone she found me alone, cause that's just how I became

Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you
Well I keep falling in love in every city, with the girls and with the booze
It don't matter how far I go cause I always come home to you