All by Myself
O'Neal Jamie Lyrics


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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure




And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

Overall Meaning

In O'Neal Jamie's song "All By Myself," the lyrics evoke feelings of loneliness, isolation, and longing for companionship. The song starts with the singer reflecting on their younger days, when they didn't need anyone and love was just a fun game. But now, as they've grown older, they feel the absence of close friends and companions. The line "livin' alone, I think of all the friends I've known" reveals the singer's regret for not maintaining those relationships. As they dial the phone, they realize that nobody is there to answer, emphasizing their current loneliness.


The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "all by myself," driving home the theme of isolation. The singer doesn't want to be alone anymore, desperately seeking someone to accompany them in their life. At the same time, they feel insecure about themselves, uncertain about the future and wary about love. "Love so distant and obscure remains the cure" implies that while the singer feels uncertain about love, they know that it's the only thing that can alleviate their loneliness.


Overall, the lyrics of "All By Myself" capture the nuances of loneliness, the yearning for connection, and the unease that comes with searching for love.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was young
During my younger days


I never needed anyone
I was independent and self-sufficient


And makin' love was just for fun
Casual sex was all I needed then


Those days are gone
My life has changed now, and things are different


Livin' alone
Being on my own


I think of all the friends I've known
Recalling all the people I have come across


But when I dial the telephone
However, when I call them up


Nobody's home
They are not reachable or available


All by myself
Feeling lonely and isolated


Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
Desire to break free from this loneliness


All by myself
Continuing to feel lonely and disconnected


Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
Seeking companionship and connection


Hard to be sure
Difficult to be certain


Sometimes I feel so insecure
At times, I lack confidence and doubt myself


And love so distant and obscure
Finding it hard to find love as it seems impossible and unknown


Remains the cure
Love is still seen as the solution to loneliness and insecurities




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM LEE CONLEY BROONZY

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Mark Lowe

This is the best version. Her style / approach to the song and voice just matches up perfectly.

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Blitz

I love this version.

Tamer Sharaf

Tn Nguyen Me too

Blitz

Yes, It's simple but so touching. Thank you for this! :D

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Me encanta esta voz

Effy

Absolutely stunning and beautiful version

Fiona Scott

Celine Dion is my all time favourite artist and I love her version however I've got to say i prefer this version, especially as it reminds me of my all time favourite film Bridget Jones.

Kaka Sanchez

The song of my life.
A música da minha vida.
Wonderful music. Maravilhosa canção.

carpediemfriends

This is my favourite version....not over sung,

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