An R&B ballad, "You Are Not Alone" was written by American singer R. Kelly for Jackson in response to difficult times in his own personal life. Kelly sent a demo tape to Jackson, who liked the song and decided to produce it with him in his Chicago studio. Jackson's interest in the song was also linked to events in his personal life. The music video, which featured Jackson and his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley, featured scenes of semi-nudity.
"You Are Not Alone" received generally positive reviews and was the recipient of Grammy and American Music Award nominations. It holds a Guinness World Record as the first song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It also topped the charts in Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It was re-released in 2006 as part of Jackson's box set Visionary: The Video Singles, and re-entered at number 30 in the UK Singles Chart.
"You Are Not Alone" was Jackson's thirteenth and final number-one US single during his lifetime. After his death in June 2009, Kelly paid tribute by including a version of the song on his album Love Letter (2010). In 2011, a clip of the song was remixed with the Jackson song "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"; the final "Immortal Version" was released on the Immortal album.
You are not alone
Micheal Jackson Lyrics
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How could this be, you're not here with me
You never said goodbye, someone tell me why
Did you have to go and leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself, how did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone, I am here with you
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
You are not alone (all alone, why, oh)
Just the other night, I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come and hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers, your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself, how did love slip away
Then something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone, I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
You are not alone
Oh, whisper three words and I'll come runnin' (fly)
And girl you know that I'll be there, I’ll be there
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
You are not alone, I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
You are not alone
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song You Are Not Alone are about the deep longing and sadness that one feels after losing someone they love. In the first stanza, the singer is questioning why their loved one had to leave and why they never said goodbye. The second stanza reveals the singer's daily struggle with understanding how their love slipped away. However, the singer hears a voice that assures them that they are not alone and that their loved one is still with them in spirit. The third stanza shows the singer's willingness to hold and comfort the loved one they have lost, and they express that they will be there for them through thick and thin. The final stanza reinforces the message of the song: even if they cannot be together physically, the singer and their loved one will always be in each other's hearts, and the singer is devoted to keeping their connection alive.
This song is powerful because it expresses the universal human experience of grief and loss, as well as the hope and comfort that come from feeling connected to those we love. By repeating the message "you are not alone," the song emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining close relationships with the people we care about, even after they are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day has gone, I’m still all alone
I spend every day alone, without you
How could this be, you're not here with me
I can't believe you're really gone and I'm alone
You never said goodbye, someone tell me why
You left without saying goodbye, and I don't know why
Did you have to go and leave my world so cold
Your departure has made my world cold and empty
Everyday I sit and ask myself, how did love slip away
Everyday I wonder how we lost our love
Something whispers in my ear and says
I hear a voice that tells me
That you are not alone, I am here with you
Although you're far away, I'm still with you
Though you're far away, I am here to stay
Even though you're not physically here, I'm still by your side
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
Distance may separate us, but you will always be in my heart
Just the other night, I thought I heard you cry
Recently, I thought I heard you crying for me
Asking me to come and hold you in my arms
Pleading for me to hold you once again
I can hear your prayers, your burdens I will bear
I can hear your prayers and I promise to help you through tough times
But first I need your hand then forever can begin
But I need you to take my hand so we can start a new beginning
Oh, whisper three words and I'll come runnin' (fly)
Just tell me you love me and I'll be there in a heartbeat
And girl you know that I'll be there, I’ll be there
You can count on me, I'll always be there for you
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chicken
It's march 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible Michael Jackson song😌
@marklitwa5514
Here with ya.
@keluargakecikku3857
Michel Jackson tenar saat q kecil, blum mengerti tentang Michelle. Krna itu aku klik pencarian namanya, ternyata sepopuler itu. Tp dia pergi bgtu cepat😢
@desireefranco9250
here i am
@youknow95
✅
@Brandon.Thompson_610
R.I.P Michael Jackson the king of pop he will be missed
@Una_Random_Chan
- 0% autotune
- 100% real voice
- 100% talent
- 100% not alone
@gianamara9124
Linda música 🥰🇧🇷
@Lucas_Antar
100% many modern artists don’t use autotune
@claudeterocha3068
Lindíssima canção 😍❤️❤️❤️