Following the band's hiatus in 2016, Horan signed a recording deal as a solo artist with Capitol Records and has since released three albums: Flicker (2017), Heartbreak Weather (2020) and The Show (2023) Flicker debuted at number one in Ireland and the US, and reached the top three in Australia and the UK. The album's first two singles, " This Town " and "Slow Hands", reached the top twenty in several countries. Heartbreak Weather was released in March 2020, and debuted at number one in the UK, Ireland and Mexico, and at number four in the US.
Horan's music style has been categorized as soft rock, pop, and pop rock, while also having elements of country and folk. His tenor voice has been described as "sweet, high, [and] slightly grainy." Horan grew up listening to rock bands like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, and crooners including Rat Pack members Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. He is also inspired by singer-songwriters such as Damien Rice, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen.
Since We're Alone
Niall Horan Lyrics
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There's a shadow behind your face
Tell me what you're running from
I don't know what made you so afraid
Don't you know you got the best of me?
Yeah, you're everything I want
Anyone can see
Your heartache, heartache (heartache, heartache)
You can talk to me
It's more than skin deep
But I'm trying, yeah (trying)
Since we're alone
Yeah, you can show me your heart
If you put it all in my hand
No, I swear
No, I won't break it apart
Yeah, since we're alone
Show me all that you are
And if you get lost in the light
It's okay, I can see in the dark
All your thoughts running through your head
The things you think better left unsaid
Just wanna know where you came from
Why would you wanna play someone else?
I love you best when you're just yourself
Yeah, you're everything I want
Anyone can see
Anyone can see
Your heartache, heartache (heartache, heartache)
You can talk to me
It's more than skin deep
But I'm trying, yeah (trying)
Since we're alone
Yeah, you can show me your heart
If you put it all in my hand
No, I swear
No, I won't break it apart
Yeah, since we're alone
Show me all that you are
And if you get lost in the light
It's okay, I can see in the dark
Since we're alone, lone, lone
Alone, lone, lone
Yeah, you can show me your heart
Since we're alone, lone, lone
Alone
Since we're alone
Yeah, you can show me your heart
(Show me your heart)
If you put it all in my hand
No, I swear
No, I won't break it apart
(Break it apart, yeah)
Yeah, since we're alone
Show me all that you are
(Show me all that you are)
And if you get lost in the light
It's okay, I can see in the dark
(I can see in the dark)
Since we're alone, lone, lone
Alone
Show me your heart
Since we're alone, lone, lone
Yeah, we're alone now
Show me your heart
In Niall Horan's song "Since We're Alone," he sings about wanting to connect with the person he cares about. He starts off the song with a simile, comparing the shadow behind the person's face to rain on a sunny day, which can represent the hidden emotions and pain they're trying to hide. Niall then asks the person what they are running from and why they're afraid, expressing his confusion as to what could have made them feel that way.
The chorus repeats the phrase "since we're alone" as he reassures the person that they can show him their true heart without fear of judgment or betrayal. He acknowledges that they may have thoughts they feel are better left unsaid but encourages them to share their past and be themselves. Niall wants to know the person in their entirety, including their pain and heartache.
Overall, the song speaks to the importance of vulnerability and authentic connection in any relationship. Niall Horan's use of imagery and vulnerability in his lyrics creates a powerful and relatable message for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the rain on a sunny day
You have a dark side, even though you display a bright and cheerful appearance.
There's a shadow behind your face
There is something murky and mysterious about your personality.
Tell me what you're running from
Let me help you overcome your fears and issues.
I don't know what made you so afraid
I cannot pinpoint the exact reason for your anxiety.
Don't you know you got the best of me?
You mean a lot to me, and I care for you deeply.
Yeah, you're everything I want
You possess all the qualities I'm looking for in a companion.
Anyone can see
It is evident to anyone who interacts with you.
Your heartache, heartache (heartache, heartache)
You are hiding your pain very poorly.
You can talk to me
I am willing to listen to you and support you.
It's more than skin deep
Your problems and anxieties are not just surface level, there is more to them.
But I'm trying, yeah (trying)
Even though I don't fully understand, I am doing my best to be there for you.
Since we're alone
Now that we are in a private setting
Yeah, you can show me your heart
You have the freedom to open up to me.
If you put it all in my hand
If you trust me enough to share your deepest fears and emotions with me.
No, I swear
I assure you that
No, I won't break it apart
I won't cause any intentional harm to you or the trust you have in me.
Show me all that you are
Let me see the real you.
And if you get lost in the light
If the truth becomes too much for you to handle and the vulnerability makes you uncomfortable.
It's okay, I can see in the dark
I will still be able to understand and support you even if you retreat to your shell.
All your thoughts running through your head
There is a lot going on in your mind.
The things you think better left unsaid
You tend to repress your honest feelings.
Just wanna know where you came from
I am curious about your past and the experiences that have shaped you.
Why would you wanna play someone else?
You shouldn't have to pretend or be someone you are not.
I love you best when you're just yourself
I accept and cherish you for who you are.
Since we're alone, lone, lone
Now that it's just us, with no distractions or outside interference.
Yeah, we're alone now
It's just you and me.
Show me your heart
Let me see the genuine, authentic version of yourself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: Daniel Dodd Wilson, Ruth Anne Cunningham, Greg Allen Kurstin, Niall James Horan
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