I'll Walk Alone
Louis Prima And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I don't mind being lonely
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I'll walk alone
They'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
There are dreams I must gather
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me
I'll walk alone
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone,
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll walk alone
The song "I'll Walk Alone" by Louis Prima And His Orchestra speaks to the feelings of loneliness and the hope for companionship. The singer is aware that they will be alone but notes that they are not bothered by it. However, this changes when they consider the possibility that the person they care for is also lonely. In such a situation, the loneliness is even more palpable, as it becomes a shared experience.
The song seems to be about a relationship that has ended, but the singer is still carrying a torch for their former partner. They talk about the dreams that they had together and the memories of holding each other tight. Even though they are walking alone, they assure the person that they still love them and will always be close by, even if only in prayer. It is clear that the love they had will not simply fade away, and they are willing to hold onto it for as long as they need to.
In conclusion, "I'll Walk Alone" offers a poignant reflection on love and loneliness. It speaks to the powerful emotions that are often involved in relationships, even after they have ended. The song is a reminder that while being alone can be difficult, there is sometimes solace in the knowledge that someone else is feeling the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll walk alone
I will go on my own without any company or support.
But to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
Although I say I don't need anyone, I will feel isolated and longing for companionship.
I don't mind being lonely
I am willing to accept feeling isolated and without camaraderie.
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
When I sense that you are also feeling alone, I feel a connection to you.
They'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
People may question why I walk alone, but I would rather do so than compromise my dreams and goals.
There are dreams I must gather
I have aspirations that I need to pursue and achieve.
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
These aspirations were first conceived in my mind on the night I was with you and held close to you.
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
Although physically apart, I will always be there with you in spirit and thoughts.
In every prayer
I will send my wishes and hopes for you in each and every prayer I say.
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Even if you are distant or separated from me, I will hear you when you reach out to me.
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Simply by imagining us together, I will be with you in your mind and heart.
Please walk alone
I ask you to travel your own path and find your own way, even if it means going solo.
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Please send your affection and kisses to me, as they will be like a compass leading me towards you.
Till you're walking beside me
Until we can be reunited and travel together again.
I'll walk alone
I will continue to journey by myself until that day comes.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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