Out Here On My Own
Lisa Dawn Miller Lyrics
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Who I am,
Do I fit in.
Make believein' is hard alone,
Out here on my own.
We're always provin' who we are,
Always reachin'
To guide me far
And shine me home,
Out here on my own.
When I'm down and feelin' blue,
I close my eyes so I can be with you.
Oh, baby be strong for me;
Baby belong to me.
Help me through.
Help me need you.
Until the morning sun appears
Making light
Of all my fears,
I dry the tears
I've never shown,
Out here on my own.
But when I'm down and feelin' blue,
I close my eyes so I can be with you.
Oh, baby be strong for me;
Baby, belong to me.
Help me through.
Help me need you.
Sometimes I wonder where I've been,
Who I am,
Do I fit in.
I may not win,
But I can't be thrown,
Out here on my own,
Out here on my own.
The song "Out Here On My Own" by Lisa Dawn Miller is about the journey of self-discovery and the feeling of loneliness that comes with it. The lyrics convey the singer's inner turmoil as she tries to find her place in the world. She questions her identity and whether she belongs in society. By using the phrase "make believing," she implies that fitting in requires pretending to be someone she is not, and being true to herself is difficult to do alone.
The song also highlights the idea of constantly searching for a goal, symbolized by the "rising star," that will guide her through life. She hopes that someone will be there to support her when she falls, asking for someone to be strong and help her through life. The singer believes that she cannot reveal her inner feelings to anyone and is left feeling isolated.
The line "I may not win, but I can't be thrown" shows the singer's resilience and determination to keep moving forward regardless of the obstacles she may face. The final repetition of the phrase "Out here on my own" emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation that comes with finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder where I've been,
I often question my place in life and where I am headed.
Who I am,
I am uncertain about my identity and who I truly am.
Do I fit in.
I find myself wondering if I belong and fit into certain groups or situations.
Make believein' is hard alone,
Pretending everything is okay and putting on a facade is difficult without support from others.
Out here on my own.
I feel alone and unsupported in my struggles and journey through life.
We're always provin' who we are,
We are constantly trying to prove ourselves and our worth to others and ourselves.
Always reachin'
We are always striving for better and reaching for our goals and aspirations.
For that risin' star
We are seeking success and recognition in our endeavors.
To guide me far
We look for guidance and direction in our pursuits.
And shine me home,
We hope to reach a place of comfort and familiarity where we feel at home.
When I'm down and feelin' blue,
During times of sadness and depression...
I close my eyes so I can be with you.
...I imagine being with someone who brings me comfort and happiness.
Oh, baby be strong for me;
I need someone to be strong for me and support me during tough times.
Baby belong to me.
I need someone who is committed and dedicated to being there for me.
Help me through.
I need someone to guide and support me through my struggles.
Help me need you.
I need someone to help me realize how much I rely on them and how important they are to me.
Until the morning sun appears
I look forward to a new day and the hope it brings.
Making light
Things become clearer and easier to handle...
Of all my fears,
...as my fears and anxieties begin to fade away.
I dry the tears
I no longer cry and become emotional.
I've never shown,
I keep my emotions and struggles hidden from others.
But when I'm down and feelin' blue,
However, during times of sadness and depression...
I close my eyes so I can be with you.
...I imagine being with someone who brings me comfort and happiness.
Oh, baby be strong for me;
I need someone to be strong for me and support me through my struggles.
Baby, belong to me.
I need someone who is committed and dedicated to being there for me.
Help me through.
I need someone to guide and support me through my struggles.
Help me need you.
I need someone to help me realize how much I rely on them and how important they are to me.
Sometimes I wonder where I've been,
I often question my place in life and where I am headed.
Who I am,
I am uncertain about my identity and who I truly am.
Do I fit in.
I find myself wondering if I belong and fit into certain groups or situations.
I may not win,
I may not succeed in everything I strive for.
But I can't be thrown,
However, I refuse to be defeated and will not back down.
Out here on my own,
Despite feeling alone and unsupported, I will remain strong and continue my journey alone if necessary.
Out here on my own.
I will persevere and overcome my struggles, even if I must face them alone.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LESLEY GORE, MICHAEL GORE
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