All By Myself
Osmo Ikonen Lyrics

September, Sunday afternoon
It's a particular time of year and day mentioned to convey the feeling of loneliness and emptiness

Sitting in this empty room
The singer is physically present in an empty room, possibly where he and his former partner lived together

And all she left behind
The singer's partner has gone and the only trace she has left behind is the smell of her perfume in the empty room

Was the smell of her perfume
The only thing he is left with is the fragrance which reminds him of his past relationship

Why won't it go and leave me alone?
The singer is having a hard time moving on from the relationship and wants to get rid of anything that reminds him of it

It's been raining all day, but I don't mind
The weather doesn't affect the singer's mood or state of mind

Just a drop of water for this castaway
The singer is feeling disconnected and alone, using the metaphor of being stranded on an island to describe his feeling of isolation

It's ok for me, I don't need no sympathy
The singer doesn't want anyone to pity him and is accepting of his current situation

And even if the sky falls down on me
The singer is trying to say that he can handle anything that comes his way, no matter how difficult it might be

I'll be fine
The singer is confident in his ability to deal with challenges and that he will eventually be okay

I'm all by myself, but I don't feel alone
The singer is physically alone but he doesn't feel lonely, suggesting he enjoys his own company and is independent

All by myself, but my heart started to grow
The singer is saying that being on his own is helping him grow and become a better person

There's nothing left to say, I think it's true
The singer believes that he has said everything he needs to say about his past relationship, and there is nothing else to say

I think I'm over you
The singer believes he has moved on from his past relationship and is no longer emotionally attached

I guess it's about time to get out of this bed
The singer has been lying in bed for a long time and realizes it's time to start moving on with his life

Don't wanna waste another penny on chat tv for the broken-hearted
The singer is not interested in indulging in activities that are meant for people who have suffered heartbreak

For a broken hearts there ain't no pill
The singer is trying to say that there is no easy fix for a broken heart, unlike taking a pill for a physical illness

I learned that from Dr. Phil
The singer is referring to the famous TV psychologist Dr. Phil, who often talks about relationships and emotional wellbeing

It's time to move on
The singer wants to start moving forward instead of dwelling on the past

My friends keep calling every day
The singer's friends are checking in on him regularly to see how he's doing

But I don't mind, they just wanna know that I'm ok
The singer is okay with his friends' concern about his wellbeing and appreciates their support

They say 'she found another man, must be hard to understand.
The singer's friends are trying to be empathetic and understand his situation

Sure you don't need a helping hand?'
The singer's friends are offering help as they believe he may need it

I tell them that I'm fine with where I am
The singer is content with his current situation and is not in need of any help or support

They say that broken heart takes away half of your soul
The singer's friends believe that a broken heart can have a profound impact on one's emotions and can feel like a loss of a part of oneself

But at least now I'm the king of my remote control
The singer is trying to say that he is now in control of his life and his actions, including what he watches on TV

No one's gonna tell me when to cook or clean, what to wear, how to be
The singer is rejoicing in his newfound independence and the freedom to make his own choices without anyone else's influence

You really think I need you twenty-four hours a day
The singer's former partner was overly dependent on him, and he is now reveling in the freedom to be on his own

This bed is empty but I've been needing the space
The singer is comfortable sleeping alone and having the extra space in his bed

And if you call I'm gonna hang up right up in your face
The singer is not interested in communicating with his former partner and will end their conversation abruptly if she tries to reach out to him

'can't talk, I need some time with my videogames'
The singer is using humor to convey his lack of interest in communicating with his former partner, preferring to spend time playing videogames instead

Oh, oh I don't feel alone!
The singer realizes that being alone doesn't necessarily mean feeling lonely and is comfortable in his own company

All by myself, but my heart started to grow
The singer is talking about personal growth and how being on his own has helped him develop as a person

There's nothing left to say, I think it's true
The singer has moved on from his past relationship and is ready to close that chapter of his life

I think I'm over you
The singer has finally come to terms with his breakup and no longer feels emotionally attached to his former partner

Hey, heyah
This is a simple vocalization to conclude the song and doesn't have any specific meaning