I'm Not Alone
Pendulum Lyrics
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And blame God for looking too old
Can you find all that you stand for
Has been replaced with mountains of gold
You cannot dream yourself to notice
To feel pain and swallow fear
But can you stay up for the weekend
For next year
God I can't do this any more
Though I'll be laid down on the floor
As many feet walk through the door
I'm not alone
If I see a light flashing
Could this mean I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Does that mean I'm not alone
If I see a light flashing
Could that mean I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Does that mean I'm not alone
If I see a light flashing
Could this mean I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Could this mean I'm not alone
If I see a light flashing
Could this mean I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Could that mean I'm not alone
The song "I'm Not Alone" by Pendulum primarily deals with feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and the search for a sense of belonging. In the first verse, the lyrics question whether one can truly stand behind their beliefs when tempted by wealth, and whether they can confront their fears and pains. The chorus shifts to a more personal level, with the singer expressing their own vulnerabilities and feeling overwhelmed by the challenges around them. The second verse speaks to the possibility of finding a way out, symbolized by a flashing light or a person waving, and the hope that someone or something will reach out to offer support.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection on the modern human condition, characterized by fast-paced lifestyles, materialism, and a lack of connection with others. The lyrics suggest that even when we are surrounded by people, we can still feel alone, and that a sense of purpose and direction is hard to come by.
Interestingly, "I'm Not Alone" was originally an instrumental track, but the lyrics were added later by Pendulum frontman Rob Swire. The song was released as a single in 2009, and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. It was included on the band's third album, "Immersion," which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2010.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you stay up for the weekend
Are you willing to sacrifice your health and well-being to have fun on the weekends?
And blame God for looking too old
Do you blame a higher power for the fact that you are getting older and feeling tired?
Can you find all that you stand for
Can you still identify the things you believe in, even though you’ve been distracted by material wealth?
Has been replaced with mountains of gold
Have your values and principles been replaced by the pursuit of wealth and material possessions?
You cannot dream yourself to notice
You cannot just dream your way into realizing your problems and fears.
To feel pain and swallow fear
You have to confront your fear and pain in order to overcome them.
But can you stay up for the weekend
Are you truly committed to having fun, even if it compromises your health?
For next year
Are you thinking long-term and considering the consequences of your actions?
God I can't do this any more
I am overwhelmed and cannot continue to live like this.
Though I'll be laid down on the floor
Even if I feel defeated and knocked down,
As many feet walk through the door
I am not alone, as there are other people going through the same struggles as me.
I'm not alone
I take comfort in knowing that I am not the only one facing these challenges.
If I see a light flashing
If I see a sign or signal that things might be improving,
Could this mean I'm coming home
Could this mean that things are getting better and I'm finding my way back to myself?
If I see a man waving
If I encounter someone offering help or support,
Does that mean I'm not alone
Does that mean that I have someone by my side to help me through this difficult time?
Could that mean I'm not alone
Is it possible that I am not as isolated as I feel, and there are people willing to support me?
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@XcUtiOn96
5 YEARS LATER, PENDULUM RETURNS! LET'S BRING THE FUCKING APOCALYPSE AGAIN :')
@xXRandomCamperXx
+2steps I actually cried when I read that article. Though I have my doubts that all band members will return I'm still excited as all balls.
@XcUtiOn96
+xXRandomCamperXx It will be Live, so all the members (less Paul, because he only plays in the Dj Sets) are going to be there.
@DANLi_
+tikizip Peredur ap Gwynedd will be there too, he recently posted a tweet about going to Miami with Pendulum :) (https://twitter.com/Perryguitar666)
@paulrach
+2steps im in mista
@luc469
+2steps I almost cried, Will be seeing them this summer on Liquicity Festival <3 <3
@sirhempsen3841
14 years, still such a banger!
@andrebuenosp
This one is timeless!
@Fooshiiii
I keep coming back to this one. It's absolutely timeless. It's a crime not giving Pendulum an official remix.
@travito1987
Came here to say this!