Coolidge's early career was as a backing vocalist, for artists such as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell. Her performance of "Superstar" on the Cocker/Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen album helped gain her attention. She became known as "The Delta Lady" and inspired Leon Russell to write a song of the same name for her. It was during this time that she met Kris Kristofferson; the two married in 1973. With him, she recorded several duet albums which sold well, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974 for From the Bottle to the Bottom, and in 1976 for Lover Please.
In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding members of Walela, a Native American music trio, that also includes Coolidge's sister Priscilla and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. The trio released albums in 1997 and 2000. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
We're Are Alone
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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And it may never end
So cry no more
On the shore, a dream
Will take us out to sea
Forever more, forever more
Close your eyes and dream
'Neath the waves
Through the caves of ours
Long forgotten now
We're all alone, we're all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Learn how to pretend
Once a story's told
It can't help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too
So cast your seasons to the wind
And hold me, dear
Oh, hold me, dear
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
All's forgotten now
We're all alone,oh, we're all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Owe it to the wind
My love
"We're All Alone" is a beautiful ballad by Rita Coolidge that is written by Boz Scaggs. The song is about two people being together in a moment of intimacy, not worrying about anything else in the world except each other. In the first verse, we see the rain falling outside, and the idea of timelessness is introduced. Even though the rain may never end, it doesn't matter because what matters most is being with the person you love. The dream of being out at sea is one being alone with one another forever.
In the chorus, Rita suggests that you close your eyes and dream, and then you can be with her. The idea is to take you to a place where you are alone with her, under the waves, in the caves that no one else knows about. It's like she is describing a place of intimacy that only the two of them share.
In the second verse of the song, we see the singer giving the listener reassurance that everything is going to be okay. She tells the listener to close the window, calm the light, and everything will be alright. She encourages the listener to let it out and begin to learn how to pretend. The singer sees that once a story is told, it has a way of becoming old and losing its magic. She suggests that they cast their seasons to the wind and hold each other.
Overall, the song is a romantic and emotional experience, as it captures the feeling of being in love, and holding on to it. It's a reminder to treasure the present and let go of the past or future fears. It is a song of hope, intimacy, and trust, and it is easy to see why it has been a popular song since its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the rain begins
The rain outside signifies the beginning of something. It could be a new chapter or the starting of a journey.
And it may never end
There's no telling how long the journey will be or how far it will take someone.
So cry no more
Don't worry or be scared about what's to come.
On the shore, a dream
At the shore, there's hope and possibility. Dreams are present and achievable.
Will take us out to sea
The dream will provide the courage to embark on a journey into the unknown.
Forever more, forever more
The journey will last forever, but it will also provide eternal peace and happiness.
Close your eyes and dream
Reaffirms the importance of dreams and resting from the worries of the world.
And you can be with me
Together, we can make the dreams that bring us happiness a reality.
'Neath the waves
Underneath the waves, there's mystery and adventure.
Through the caves of ours
The caves are a symbol of the unknown, and ours, meaning the ones that we can explore together.
Long forgotten now
Things that we forgot about or decided to keep buried can be brought back to life during this journey.
We're all alone, we're all alone
We may be alone, but we're not lonely, as we've found each other to share this journey with.
Close the window, calm the light
Shutting out the world and its distractions to focus on the dreams that we share.
And it will be all right
Everything will work out in the end, as long as we've each other to support and encourage ourselves.
No need to bother now
Forget about the troubles of the past and focus on the present.
Let it out, let it all begin
Speak your mind and express your emotions freely. It's time to start a new chapter and leave the old one behind.
Learn how to pretend
Sometimes pretending to be happy or carefree can lead to us feeling better, and this journey will teach us that.
Once a story's told
Every journey has its story, and once it's been told, it'll become a memory that we can treasure forever.
It can't help but grow old
Memories may fade over time, forming an obstacle in the pursuit of happiness.
Roses do, lovers too
This is an example of how even the most beautiful things fade with time.
So cast your seasons to the wind
Let go of worries and fears that may hinder your journey. Learn to adapt to the changing seasons of life.
And hold me, dear
We'll get through this journey together and remain by each other's side.
Oh, hold me, dear
An emotional affirmation of togetherness and support.
All's forgotten now
Leave behind the past and focus on the current moment.
Owe it to the wind
This is a lesson in learning to let go and embrace uncertainty, much like riding the wind without knowing its destination.
My love
An emotional note of departure signifying the end of a journey and the beginning of a new one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM R. ROYCE SCAGGS
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