All Alone
Mad Season / Seattle Symphony Lyrics


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Ah ah

Ah ah

We're all alone

Ah ah
Ah ah





We're all alone
We're all alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mad Season's "All Alone" are deceptively simple, yet they convey a feeling of profound isolation that cuts deep to the listener's core. The repeated lines "We're all alone" emphasize the sense of loneliness and abandonment that can overwhelm one's thoughts and emotions. The sparse, haunting melody only heightens the sense of emptiness and despair, making the listener feel as though they are the ones stranded in a stark and unforgiving world.


Perhaps the most poignant aspect of these lyrics is their universality. Everyone has felt alone at some point in their lives, whether due to a personal tragedy, a difficult relationship, or simply a momentary sense of disconnection with the world. By tapping into this common experience, "All Alone" becomes a kind of anthem for the human condition, reminding us that we are not alone in our loneliness.


In conclusion, the lyrics to Mad Season's "All Alone" are a powerful reminder of the deeply human need for connection, and the pain we feel when that connection is lost or absent. Through its stark simplicity and haunting melody, the song captures the essence of isolation and despair in a way that is both beautiful and heartbreaking.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah ah
Vocalization expressing the singer's emotional state


Ah ah
Reiteration of the previous vocalization


We're all alone
We are isolated and disconnected from others


Ah ah
Vocalization expressing the singer's emotional state


Ah ah
Reiteration of the previous vocalization


We're all alone
We are still isolated and disconnected from others




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Written by: Barrett Martin, John Saunders, Layne Staley, Mike Mccready

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Comments from YouTube:

@evanhickey3036

I always find it strange how I can feel so connected to someone I will never get the chance to meet. Beautiful soul!

@tnt8106

I think so many people feel that way about Layne, I know I do. The pain is so so deep..you can just feel it!

@hyunjinsamericano00

I'm right here with you on that ❤ I feel the same way tbh. Rest in peace sweet angel... 💖😭

@medusa3765

I know what you all mean. I understand you, really! cause feel the same.

@nicolelawson5897

Oh I know, I wish I could have met Layne. Such a sweet spirit☺

@rosyrose4419

Yes, feel the same way, he just have that gift, very special and beautiful man..

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@mikecamlin8613

Hands down the most memorable concert of my life....we were front row center I was 22 years old and I still to this day felt Staleys voice and lyrics flowing through me...
Every time I watch this and listen....it brings me back to one of my favorite moments in life of all time...
RIP to the GOAT...Best vocals ever IMO

@melissanowlin8832

Mike camlin that is amazing. I would love to hear the story sometime.

@mikecamlin8613

@@melissanowlin8832
Anytime !!!
Would be happy to share the story :)

@jhondoe5147

When the Magic happens at a live Performance it's , Something Else.
It's incredible to experience.

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