All by Myself
Leona Lewis攀 Lyrics
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I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Living alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore
Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant and obscure
Remains the cure
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
Ooooooh...
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Don't wanna be
By myself, by myself
Anymore
In her cover of Eric Carmen's "All by Myself," Leona Lewis sings about the loneliness that comes with being single after having known the joys of being in a relationship. She begins with a declaration about her past experience: "When I was young, I never needed anyone, and making love was just for fun." She acknowledges that times have since changed, and the carefree lifestyle she once had no longer exists. She mourns the fact that she's "Living alone," and every time she tries to reach out to a friend, she finds that they are not available to her. Her chorus repeats twice, emphasizing that she is "All by myself," and how much she hates being alone.
In the third verse, Lewis struggles with her insecurities, wondering if she will ever find love again. She describes her perception of love as "distant and obscure." The final chorus emphasizes that she doesn't want to be alone anymore. She emphasizes it with passion, throwing in some ad-libby "oohs." The repetition of the chorus enhances the desperation of the song's message. Overall, the song is about the pain of loneliness, the difficulties of being single, and the need for companionship in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
In my youth, there was a time when I was generally independent and didn't require anyone's assistance or support.
I never needed anyone
During my youth, I was self-sufficient and didn't need anyone else's help or support.
And making love was just for fun
At that time, I thought physical intimacy was just a pleasurable and lighthearted activity.
Those days are gone
Now that I'm older, those carefree days of independence and casual romance have passed.
Living alone
Now I find myself frequently living alone.
I think of all the friends I've known
During these times of solitude, I often reflect on the friendships I've had throughout my life.
When I dial the telephone
When I try to reach out to others via a phone call,
Nobody's home
I often find that no one is there to answer or respond.
All by myself
This feeling of isolation and loneliness causes me to feel completely alone.
Don't wanna be
I don't want to continue experiencing this feeling of separation and solitude.
Anymore
I'm tired of feeling this way and want it to change.
Hard to be sure
It's often difficult to feel confident and certain about my life and relationships.
Sometimes I feel so insecure
These moments of uncertainty can make me feel vulnerable and unsteady.
And loves so distant and obscure
Additionally, it can be hard to feel connected with others and to find love that is both near and clear.
Remains the cure
However, love is still the antidote to these feelings of insecurity and isolation.
Ooooooh...
This is a musical interlude with no particular meaning or message.
Don't wanna live
I don't want to continue a life where I feel disconnected and alone.
Don't wanna be
Rather, I want to feel like I'm part of something larger and more meaningful - to have companionship.
By myself, by myself
I don't want to remain alone and isolated, without a romantic partner or a supportive social circle.
Anymore
I'm unwilling to put up with this feeling of solitude any longer.
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Grace Fu
Lyrics
There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now
There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
There goes my hands shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now, oh
If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day oh
Keeping you safe
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
I don't wanna fight no more
I don't wanna hide no more (you are)
I don't wanna to cry no more come back, I need you to hold me (that you are the reason)
A little closer now, just a little closer now
Come a little closer, I need you to hold me tonight
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
Mr.生活扉頁
謝謝妳用我的歌詞=)
jojo
您好;我想請教您,第一句為何翻成"不再跳動"呢?依照字面,不是應該是"跳動"嗎?謝謝您喔。打擾了
Hapi_Allen
應該是翻錯了,確實要是跳動著才行。
Luke P.
翻得非常爛謝謝
Mr.生活扉頁
今天突然看到有回應來回一下
There goes 作為開頭有許多意思
其中是失去什麼東西
另一個是聽見什麼
我想在這裡兩個都通用
可以解釋為心跳漏了一拍或是解釋為我的心狂跳
兩年後回來看我當初的翻譯的確需要加強,若現在問我哪一個比較好,我個人覺得,因為你,讓我的心狂跳似乎是一個比較貼近的選擇
許淑雅
你的字好可愛
Vivian Lai
好喜歡這首歌……尤其主唱歌聲略帶沙啞,滄桑感,微微吶喊
靜靜的聽著,心中湧起浪漫,感傷~
Joan Huang
當初YouTube隨機跳出這首,就點開來聽,沒想到主唱歌聲這麼讚!歌詞搭上MV,讓人內心感觸很深。深深愛上這首歌。拿來當來電鈴聲跟鬧鈴❤
Grace Fu
Lyrics
There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now
There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
There goes my hands shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now, oh
If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day oh
Keeping you safe
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
I don't wanna fight no more
I don't wanna hide no more (you are)
I don't wanna to cry no more come back, I need you to hold me (that you are the reason)
A little closer now, just a little closer now
Come a little closer, I need you to hold me tonight
I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see
That you are the reason
張靖儀
超好聽 而且很有感觸 唱出我的感情故事