On My Own
Nikka Costa feat. Don Costa Lyrics
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Who I am, do I fit in
Make belivin' is hard alone
Out here on my own
We're always provin' who we are
Always reachin' for that risin' star
To guide me far and shine me home,
Out here on my own.
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh baby, be strong for me,
Baby, belong to me
Help me through, help me need you.
Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears,
I dry the tears I've never shown
Out here on my own.
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh baby, be strong for me,
Baby, belong to me
Help me through, help me need you.
Sometimes I wonder where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in.
I may not win but I can be strong,
Out here on my own, on my own.
In Nikka Costa's song "On My Own," the singer reflects on feeling lost and unsure of herself. She wonders about her place in the world and who she really is. Believing in oneself can be a challenging task when done alone, and this is the theme that is conveyed throughout the song. The first two lines open the song with the singer making a statement about her uncertainty and self-doubt. Costa is questioning herself, considering everything she has gone through and trying to find herself in the process.
As the song continues, she expresses how difficult it is to make it alone, trying to find your place in a world that constantly demands greatness, making it harder for anyone to achieve anything. She talks about the yearning to have someone else there to help her through the hard times, to belong to her, to be strong for her because she is feeling very weak. The lines “we’re always proving who we are” and “always reaching for that rising star” reveal the challenges of self-discovery, and the pressure to find oneself deepens even more.
One can find comfort in the fact that the world can be an overwhelming place and sometimes it’s acceptable to feel lost, but one thing that everyone must learn is to trust themselves and be strong, as conveyed in the lyrics, “I may not win, but I can be strong, out here on my own, on my own.” Through this song, Nikka Costa highlights the complexities and demands of finding oneself, promoting resilience, determination, and self-belief, even in the face of difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonders where I've been
I often ponder about my past and the path that led me to where I am today.
Who I am, do I fit in
I question my identity and wonder if I belong in this world.
Make belivin' is hard alone
It's difficult to keep up appearances and pretend everything is alright when I'm all by myself.
Out here on my own
I'm alone in my struggles and have to rely on myself to overcome them.
We're always provin' who we are
We constantly strive to prove ourselves and our worth to others.
Always reachin' for that risin' star
We aim high and reach for our dreams, hoping that one day we'll achieve them.
To guide me far and shine me home,
We look for guidance and direction in our journey and hope that we'll find our way back home eventually.
When I'm down and feelin' blue
When I'm feeling sad and depressed,
I close my eyes so I can be with you
I imagine being with someone who provides me comfort and support.
Oh baby, be strong for me,
I ask my imaginary companion to be strong and supportive for me.
Baby, belong to me
I want them to be with me and be mine.
Help me through, help me need you.
I ask for their help and support to get through my hard times.
Until the morning sun appears
Until a new day dawns,
Making light of all my fears,
I hope that my fears will fade away with the new day and bring me some relief.
I dry the tears I've never shown
I hide my pain and tears from everyone else and try to overcome it on my own.
I may not win but I can be strong,
Even if I'm not successful, I can manage to be resilient and tough.
Out here on my own, on my own.
I'm alone and have to face my struggles alone, but I'm strong enough to do so.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chris Crippin, Jacob Hoggard, Brian Howes, Tom Mac Donald, Dave Rosin
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