I Think We're Alone Now
Shondells Lyrics
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That's what they say when we're together
And watch how you play
They don't understand
And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holdin' onto one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
As we tumble to the ground and then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound
Look at the way
We gotta hide what we're doin'
'Cause what would they say
If they ever knew
And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holdin' onto one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground and then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound
I think we're alone now (alone now)
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now (alone now)
The beating of our hearts is the only sound
I think we're alone now (alone now)
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
The song "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tommy James and the Shondells is about a teenage couple who are trying to be alone together, away from the watchful eyes of adults and society. The song speaks to the idea that teenagers are constantly being watched and judged by adults who don't understand their motives and desires. The lyrics reference the need to hide what they are doing, for fear of being judged if anyone found out.
The couple in the song is running as fast as they can, holding onto each other's hand, and trying to get away into the night, where they can be alone. They finally find a moment of privacy, and as they embrace, the only sounds they hear are the beating of their own hearts. This represents the intense emotion and passion that teenagers feel when they are in love, and the desire to be together, despite the obstacles in their way.
The song is a classic example of the pop music of the 1960s, with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. Its lyrics speak to the universal experience of young love and the challenges that teenagers face when trying to be together. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Tiffany, who had a hit with the song in the late 1980s.
Line by Line Meaning
Children behave
People say we should act like responsible and mature adults.
That's what they say when we're together
When we're with other people, they expect us to behave in a certain way.
And watch how you play
And be careful with how we act around each other.
They don't understand
They don't comprehend our situation and how we feel about each other.
And so we're running just as fast as we can
We're trying to escape from the social expectations and limitations that are imposed on us.
Holdin' onto one another's hand
We're holding onto each other for support and comfort.
Tryin' to get away into the night
We're trying to escape from reality and be alone in our own world.
And then you put your arms around me
You show me an intimate and affectionate gesture, making me feel loved and secure.
As we tumble to the ground and then you say
As we fall down, you express your feelings and thoughts to me.
I think we're alone now
I think that we're the only ones here.
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I don't see anybody else here except for us.
The beating of our hearts is the only sound
The only thing we can hear is the sound of our love for each other.
Look at the way
Notice how we have to act around others.
We gotta hide what we're doin'
We have to conceal our true feelings and actions towards each other from the rest of the world.
'Cause what would they say
Because they would judge us and criticize our actions if they found out.
If they ever knew
If they found out about us and what we do when we're alone together.
I think we're alone now (alone now)
I believe that there's nobody else around us (alone now).
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ritchie Cordell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thenightbladefeeds
Tommy James and the Shondells are one of, if not THE most underrated hitmakers of the 1960s
@MrAdvance2go
Tommy James is...no doubt
@onazram1
No he isn't what so ever
@memaw5boys1girl14
I’m a 67 year old that feels 15 again when I hear this music 🤩
@christinevicker9017
Me 2 and I'm from Australia
@bollywoodoverhollywood8139
That’s so adorable
@sandrahumes1874
Same here. All the people that didn't know this was the original
@sean8077
I’m 53 in April, and only just found out this is a cover! My lord, where have the years gone???
@rmtmiller
17 would be about right.
@catcat8705
Tommy James & The Shondells SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME RIGHT NOW!