Alone At Last
Rachael & Vilray Lyrics
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Times Square would make me gasp
I let full trains go past
With you, I feel alone at last
Parties would make me nervous
Spent all night filling my glass
Smoked cigarettes on the grass
With you, every face in a crowd
Is crowded out by the love that I feel
And there's a certain kind of peace in knowing
Everyone is going away
When you come into view
John Paul said Hell was people
I mostly agree with that
But one person does get a pass
With you, I feel alone at last
The lyrics of Rachael & Vilray's song Alone at Last explore the feeling of finally finding someone who makes the singer feel comfortable and at peace in social situations. The first stanza describes the singer's struggle with agoraphobia, where even being in a crowded place like Times Square would induce anxiety. The singer would let full trains pass and avoid parties because they would make them nervous. However, with the presence of the person they sing to, they feel comfortable being alone, and the presence of other people doesn't seem to affect them as much anymore.
The second stanza describes the peace that the singer feels when they're with this person. When their loved one is there, every face in the crowd is crowded out by the love that they feel. They don't feel the need to fill their glass all night or smoke cigarettes to cope with their anxiety. Ultimately, the singer expresses how much they cherish being around this person despite their own tendency to shy away from social situations. They concur with John Paul that Hell was people, but with this one person, they are relieved to feel alone at last.
Overall, the lyrics of Alone at Last capture a beautiful sentiment about the healing power of love and how it can soothe even the most intense anxieties and fears in social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Once was agoraphobic
I used to be afraid of public spaces
Times Square would make me gasp
Places like Times Square in NYC would trigger my anxiety and panic attacks
I let full trains go past
I would wait for an emptier train so I didn't have to be around as many people
With you, I feel alone at last
Being with you gives me a sense of peace and comfort that makes me feel like I'm the only one in the room
Parties would make me nervous
Social gatherings and parties used to make me feel anxious and uneasy
Spent all night filling my glass
I used to cope with my anxiety by drinking heavily
Smoked cigarettes on the grass
I used to smoke as another coping mechanism
With you, I feel alone at last
Being with you makes me feel like I don't need to resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms
With you, every face in a crowd
When I'm with you, I don't feel overwhelmed by the presence of other people
Is crowded out by the love that I feel
The love and comfort I feel when I'm with you is stronger than any sense of anxiety or fear
And there's a certain kind of peace in knowing
There's a feeling of serenity in knowing that the only person I need to worry about is you
Everyone is going away
The other people around us don't matter because they will eventually leave
When you come into view
But you being here with me is what matters most
John Paul said Hell was people
John Paul Sartre once said that people are the source of our anguish and suffering
I mostly agree with that
I agree with the sentiment that people can be a source of conflict and pain
But one person does get a pass
But I exempt you from that because being with you is what gives me peace
With you, I feel alone at last
Being with you is the only time I feel truly at ease and comfortable in my own skin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Vilray Blair Bolles
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Doug Vanderweide
Once was agoraphobic
Times Square would make me gasp
I'd let full trains go past
With you, I feel alone at last
Parties would make me nervous
Spent all night filling my glass
Smoked cigarettes on the grass
With you, I feel alone at last
With you
Every face in a crowd is crowded out
By the love that I feel
And there's a certain kind of peace in knowing
Everyone is going away
When you come into view
Jean-Paul said Hell was people
I mostly agree with that
But one person does get a pass
With you, I feel alone at last
Esteban V
Exactly what the world is missing today, real music.
Dean Baird
Heard it. Was immediately smitten. Pre-ordered album and bought tix to the SF show within minutes. Already had tix to see an excellent artist closer to home the same night. Didn't care. Eager to hear the album and see the live performance. So grateful for such gifted and talented artists!
Tom Hall
Isn't it crazy the effect that music can have on a person. I'm glad you enjoyed the music
Rusty
Rachel's voice is heavenly and Vilray's arrangement perfect.
Gumby
So beautiful. It’s amazing to hear a full band behind you two! I hope y’all can tour all over the place so I get a chance to see this live. Wonderful arrangement Vilray, and Rachel your voice is timeless!
Joe
I just pre-ordered this. I finished my pre-order before the song ended. I wasn't even listening - I was just buying!! So happy. Thank you Rachael & Vilray.
Diane music
Love this music 🎶 ! ❤️❤️❤️
abjos eck
WOW! Sounds like the music of yesteryears, pre-WWII perhaps, yet it has a refreshing touch. Thanks, Rachel & Vilray...
tkwtg
Belongs on warm cafe air floating out to a rainy street.
Absolutely divine.
Andrea Moody
This is sublime....if ya love this, you should check out Lake Street Dive. Rachel Price, and the other members of this band are all amazing talents. I'm fascinated with their music!!!