After graduating from Juilliard in 2012, Soo was cast as Natasha Rostova in the Ars Nova production of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, based on Leo Tolstoy's War & Peace; the show went on to transfer Off-Broadway to Kazino, a tent custom built for the show.
In 2013 she was cast in a small recurring role in the NBC television series Smash as the character Lexi. She appeared in five episodes in the second season before the show's cancellation.
After seeing her in Great Comet, director Thomas Kail and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda asked her to take part in an early 2014 reading of the musical Hamilton, where she read as the leading female role, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Soo remained with the show through its Off-Broadway and Broadway debuts. She left the show on July 9th 2016 to reprise a previous role in Amelie.
No One Is Alone
Phillipa Soo Lyrics
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Now you're on your own
Only me beside you
Still, you're not alone
No one is alone, truly
No one is alone
Sometimes people leave you
Others may deceive you
You decide what's good
You decide alone
But no one is alone
I wish
I know
Mother isn't here now
Wrong things, right things
Who knows what she'd say?
Who can say what's true?
Nothing's quite so clear now
Do things, fight things
Feel you've lost your way?
You decide, but
You are not alone
Believe me
No one is alone
No one is alone
Believe me
Truly
You move just a finger
Say the slightest word
Something's bound to linger
Be heard
No one acts alone
Careful
No one is alone
People make mistakes
Fathers
Mothers
People make mistakes
Holding to their own
Thinking they're alone
Honor their mistakes
Fight for their mistakes
Everybody makes
One another's
Terrible mistakes
Witches can be right
Giants can be good
You decide what's right
You decide what's good
Just remember
Just remember
Someone is on your side
Your side
Your side
Someone else is not
While we're seeing our side
Our side
Our side
Maybe we forgot
They are not alone
No one is alone
Hard to see the light now
Just don't let it go
Things will come out right now
We can make it so
Someone is on your side
The song No One Is Alone by Phillipa Soo from the musical Into the Woods, explores the theme of loneliness and how we all feel lost sometimes, but we're never truly alone. The song opens with the line "Mother cannot guide you, now you're on your own", where the singer, who has lost their mother, feels abandoned and unsure of how to navigate life. However, the reassuring words "only me beside you, still you're not alone, no one is alone, truly" emphasizes that even in the absence of loved ones, we're never actually alone.
The next stanza talks about how people may leave us halfway through the woods, symbolizing how life can be unpredictable, and how one's own decisions may be deceiving. It emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the power of making one's own choices. The chorus repeats the message that nobody is alone, regardless of how alone they may seem.
The third stanza talks about how things may not always be clear, and we may feel like we've lost our way, but we need to keep fighting and doing what we can. The lines "you decide alone, but no one is alone" reiterates that we have the power to make choices and decisions, but we're never alone in those choices.
In the final stanza, the song urges us to remember that everyone makes mistakes, and we need to honor those mistakes and fight for them. The lines "witches can be right, giants can be good, you decide what's right, you decide what's good" emphasize that what's right and what's wrong is subjective and that we have the power to decide for ourselves. The song closes with the message that no matter what happens, someone is always on our side, and we're never truly alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother cannot guide you
You have to make your own decisions and cannot rely on your mother to guide you anymore.
Now you're on your own
You are alone in making important decisions.
Only me beside you
There is only one person with you in this journey.
Still, you're not alone
Although there's only one person with you, you are not truly alone.
No one is alone, truly
Nobody is truly alone in this world.
Sometimes people leave you
Occasionally, people will leave you in the middle of something.
Halfway through the wood
Halfway through a journey or task.
Others may deceive you
Sometimes people may trick or lie to you.
You decide what's good
Ultimately, you are the one who chooses what is right or wrong for you.
You decide alone
You are solely responsible for the decisions you make.
But no one is alone
Despite having to make your own decisions, you are not alone.
I wish
I desire something.
I know
I am certain of something.
Mother isn't here now
Your mother is not present and cannot offer guidance or advice.
Wrong things, right things
Sometimes it is unclear what is right or wrong.
Who knows what she'd say?
It is uncertain what your mother's opinion or reaction would be.
Who can say what's true?
It is difficult to determine what is the truth.
Nothing's quite so clear now
It is difficult to have clarity in the present situation.
Do things, fight things
Take action and stand up for yourself.
Feel you've lost your way?
Feeling lost or unsure about your path in life.
You decide, but
You are still in control of your decisions, but...
You are not alone
You are not alone in the process of making difficult decisions.
Believe me
Trust me.
No one is alone
Nobody is truly alone.
You move just a finger
Even the smallest action can have an impact.
Say the slightest word
Speaking up about something can create change.
Something's bound to linger
The things we do or say will continue to exist or have an effect.
Be heard
Make sure your voice is heard.
No one acts alone
Everyone has the ability to make a difference but needs others to act with them.
Careful
Be cautious and thoughtful about your decisions.
People make mistakes
Everybody makes mistakes.
Fathers
Even fathers make mistakes.
Mothers
Even mothers make mistakes.
Holding to their own
Sticking to their own beliefs or decisions.
Thinking they're alone
Feeling isolated in their beliefs or decisions.
Honor their mistakes
Acknowledging and respecting the mistakes of others.
Fight for their mistakes
Supporting others in spite of their mistakes.
Everybody makes
Everybody has made mistakes.
One another's
Everyone makes mistakes that affect others.
Terrible mistakes
Mistakes that have a negative impact.
Witches can be right
Even someone who seems bad can be correct.
Giants can be good
Even someone who seems intimidating can be kind-hearted.
You decide what's right
You are the one who chooses what is right for you.
Just remember
Don't forget.
Someone is on your side
You have someone who supports and believes in you.
Your side
They are there to help you and are on your team.
Someone else is not
There may be people who are not on your side, but that doesn't mean you are alone.
While we're seeing our side
We are often focused on our own perspectives.
Maybe we forgot
Perhaps we're forgetting something important.
They are not alone
Others are going through similar challenges and are not alone either.
Things will come out right now
Things will work out and become better.
Just don't let it go
Hold onto hope and don't give up.
We can make it so
Together, we have the power to create a better future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Sondheim
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