Lucy’s connection with music first began when she joined a professional all-girls choir at the age of ten, performing for royalty and rockstars alike. With straight-laced self discipline and harmonising mastered, Lucy also turned her attention to expanding her musical talents; adding piano, guitar and banjo to her repertoire. A desire to create music of her own followed, and Lucy’s strength as a songwriter was quickly realised.
Over the past three years Lucy has consistently been recognised for her talents as a performer and as a songwriter. She was a 2014 finalist in the Vanda & Young Song Competition for her song ‘On My Own’. She was 2013 recipient of ‘Youth Song of the Year’, awarded by Songs Alive Australia, and the winner of Sydney City’s ‘Our Kind of Music’ competition for her original song ‘There’s Light’. She was also a member of the final 20 candidates for the prestigious Talent Development Program 2013, and a 2012 heat finalist for Telstra’s Road to Discovery competition.
Following on from her ‘Lady’ EP album release, Lucy Neville will continue to develop her poetic pop style and enrapture audiences with her commanding performances.
On My Own
Lucy Neville Lyrics
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i was busy doing nothing.
i was waiting for an answer
to a question i never asked.
and i know you couldn't make it.
you were busy hiding from me
‘cause there's no answer to the question
and there's no need for company.
alone
alone
alone.
there's no rhyme or reason.
i don't know how i got this bad.
i could tell you what went wrong
but i wouldn't take it back.
my mind is far too busy
and this flying town is crowded
and i never thought i'd leave this place
but the sound is far too loud.
i'm leaving on my own.
on my own
on my own
on my own.
sorry i couldn't make it.
i was busy doing nothing.
i was waiting for an answer
to a question i never asked.
The lyrics of Lucy Neville's song, "On My Own," convey a sense of detachment and a desire for solitude. The singer acknowledges that they and the person they are addressing could not make it to a planned meeting. The singer was "busy doing nothing" and waiting for an answer to a question they never asked. Meanwhile, the other person was "hiding" from the singer because there was "no answer to the question" and "no need for company." Ultimately, the singer declares that they are "better off alone."
The lyrics suggest a lack of direction and aimlessness on the part of the singer. They appear to be uncertain about their place in the world and their purpose in life. The refrain, "alone, alone, alone," emphasizes the singer's isolation and longing for solitude. They feel overwhelmed by their surroundings and their mind is "far too busy." The decision to leave on their own is presented as a necessary step for the singer to find clarity and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
sorry i couldn't make it.
Apologies for not being able to attend.
i was busy doing nothing.
I was preoccupied with idle thoughts and had no real activities to engage in.
i was waiting for an answer
I was anticipating a response to a question I never vocalized.
to a question i never asked.
To an inquiry that never left my mind and remained unknown to others as well.
and i know you couldn't make it.
I am aware that you were also unable to attend.
you were busy hiding from me
You were purposely avoiding interaction with me.
‘cause there's no answer to the question
Since there is no definite answer to the undisclosed inquiry.
and there's no need for company.
Since solitude is the preferred state of being.
we're better off alone.
We are happier and more fulfilled being independent.
alone
Singular without companionship.
alone
Disassociated without company.
alone.
Separated without any form of socialization.
there's no rhyme or reason.
There is no logical order or rationale for what happened.
i don't know how i got this bad.
I am unsure of how the situation deteriorated to its current state.
i could tell you what went wrong
I have knowledge of what caused the downfall.
but i wouldn't take it back.
But I have no regrets about the situation's outcome.
my mind is far too busy
My thoughts consume me and have no regard for my physical surroundings.
and this flying town is crowded
This densely populated city has become overwhelming and difficult to navigate.
and i never thought i'd leave this place
I never once imagined venturing beyond this location.
but the sound is far too loud.
The noise levels have become insufferable, prompting me to leave.
i'm leaving on my own.
I am departing alone and without company.
on my own
By myself with no one else present.
on my own
With independence and self-sufficient abilities.
on my own.
Solitary without the presence of others.
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edson Neto
You have no idea how important this song is to me. Thank you for this 💚
Vaya
Awe yeah. She awakens nolstalgia in me 😌😊 and life, joy, hard times & good moments
Lulu
Your dad gave my family your cd when my sister went to your dads foot doctor and when I listened to your music I got goose bumps its so amazing keep up the awesome work
Phil P
Your voice will be great in Trance <3
Phil P
+Phillip p I just realized that my fiance's signed onto my laptop! hahaha
Samantha
Beautiful composition and seriously killer voice
Lê Đình Tài
Now I'm really obsessed with your voice ❤❤❤
XONDATRACK
awesome song saw you on insta , keep up the great work
Jesus Flores
love your song seriously 😍
Fran lima
maravilhosaaaaaaa ♥ br