He was born Samuel Cohen in the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.
I'll Walk Alone
Sammy Cahn Lyrics
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I don't mind being lonely
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I'll walk alone, they'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
There are dreams I must gather
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll walk alone
Sammy Cahn's song "I'll Walk Alone" is about a person who feels lonely after losing their partner, but still wants to be with them. The song opens with the line "I'll walk alone because, to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely". This line depicts the solitary journey the singer will take, without the company of their partner. Despite being lonely, they will continue walking alone.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a willingness to accept their loneliness. They say, "I don't mind being lonely, when my heart tells me you are lonely, too". Here, the singer is willing to endure their own loneliness, as long as they feel connected to their partner. This line has a bittersweet quality to it because it shows the singer's desire to be together with their partner.
The chorus further emphasizes this message of longing. The singer states that they will always be close to their partner, even if they are physically apart. The line "I'll always be near you wherever you are each night" shows that despite the distance between them, their love will continue to exist.
Overall, "I'll Walk Alone" is a song about the trials of separation and loneliness, and the hope that one day the singer will be reunited with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll walk alone because, to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I'll choose to walk alone because honestly, I feel lonely
I don't mind being lonely
Being alone doesn't bother me
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I know you might be lonely as well, my heart can feel it
I'll walk alone, they'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
People might question why I'm walking alone, but I prefer it this way
There are dreams I must gather
I have personal dreams and goals to achieve
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
The dreams we shared during intimate moments together
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
I'll be there for you in spirit every night
In every prayer
I pray for you constantly
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
I'll always be there for you, even if we're physically apart
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Think of me and I'll be by your side
Please walk alone and send your love and your kisses to guide me
I want you to be strong and send me your love and support from a distance
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
Until we can be together, I'll continue to walk alone
I'll walk alone
I choose to walk alone
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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