Rose-Erin Stokes from Callander, Ontario grew up in a home filled with musi… Read Full Bio ↴Rose-Erin Stokes from Callander, Ontario grew up in a home filled with music, poetry and drama. Direct and honest, her music tells stories of love lost and silver linings. Her debut EP is full of vulnerable lyrics that give the listener a window into this songstress' heart. Her melodies range from ethereal pop and playful soul, to toe tapping folk, and leaves the listener wanting more from this talented young artist.
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Not Alone
Rose-Erin Stokes Lyrics

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Monsters under my bed, I hear them whisper in my head
I wonder what they had said
I wait a day in the rain and still nobody came
And I don't know what to say

I'm not alone, I'm just lonely
And people don't usually like me
Cause they feel I'm overexcited

I'll just hide it, make you fight me again

Got the boys in the wait, but still, I'm always late
Because I'm picky and shady
Thought that I found the one, also made that one run
I think I'm doing something wrong

I'm not alone, I'm just lonely
And people don't usually like me
Cause they feel I'm overexcited
I'll just hide it, make you fight me again

Trying to write a song, but still, it's taking too long
Because I'm tired and done
And I know I'm just annoyed because I'm filling a void
With drinks and fake love

I'm not alone, I'm just lonely
And people don't usually like me

Cause they feel I'm overexcited
I'll just hide it, make you fight me again

Overall Meaning

Rose-Erin Stokes's song Not Alone talks about loneliness and anxiety. The lyrics describe her struggles with monsters in her head that cause her to feel isolated from others. She wonders what they are whispering about, and even though she waits for someone to come and help her, nobody comes. She has a problem with being overexcited, which leads people to not like her. As a result, she hides it by making people fight with her. She has had several unsuccessful relationships, which she feels is because she is doing something wrong.

As she tries to write a song, she becomes increasingly frustrated and annoyed. She is aware that she is filling a void with drinks and fake love, but she doesn't know how to fix it. Even though she feels lonely, she knows she is not alone. However, the problem is that most people do not like her because of her perceived overexcitement, leading her to hide it by making them fight with her again.

The song's lyrics will resonate with anyone who has experienced anxiety or loneliness, giving them the courage and the ability to push through whatever difficulty they might be facing. Rose-Erin Stokes's Not Alone is a reminder that we are not alone, even in our worst moments, and that there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Monsters under my bed, I hear them whisper in my head
I have fears and doubts that linger in my thoughts, which constantly haunt me.

I wonder what they had said
I am curious about the origin of my fears and why they exist.

I wait a day in the rain and still nobody came
I feel isolated and abandoned because no one has reached out to me, despite my efforts.

And I don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words and don't know how to express my feelings and emotions.

Got the boys in the wait, but still, I'm always late
I have potential love interests, but I struggle with commitment and am often slow to pursue relationships.

Because I'm picky and shady
I have high standards and can sometimes come across as untrustworthy or unreliable.

Thought that I found the one, also made that one run
I have had unsuccessful relationships in the past where I thought I had found love, but ultimately the relationship failed.

I think I'm doing something wrong
I am uncertain about why I struggle with relationships and wonder if I am the cause of the problem.

Trying to write a song, but still, it's taking too long
I am attempting to express my emotions through my music, but I am struggling to find the right words and melody.

Because I'm tired and done
I am emotionally exhausted and feel like giving up.

And I know I'm just annoyed because I'm filling a void
I am aware that I am using alcohol and superficial relationships to cope with my loneliness.

With drinks and fake love
I am using temporary and false comfort to fill the void in my life.

I'm not alone, I'm just lonely
I am surrounded by people, but I still feel emotionally isolated and alone.

And people don't usually like me
I struggle with building connections and friendships because others find me difficult to approach or get along with.

Cause they feel I'm overexcited
Others may perceive me as overly enthusiastic or energetic, which can be off-putting or overwhelming.

I'll just hide it, make you fight me again
To avoid rejection, I often conceal my true self and behave in a way that may cause conflict in relationships.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rosanne Krijgsman

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