All alone
Sinatra Lyrics
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There is no one else but you,
All alone by the telephone,
Waiting for a ring-a-ting-a-ling
I'm all alone every evening,
All alone, feeling blue
Wondering where you are,
And if you are all alone too
I wonder where you are (remember me)
And how you are (remember me)
And if you are (I loved you)
All alone (I loved you)
Too
The lyrics to All Alone by Frank Sinatra are about being left to be alone and feeling isolated and wondering about the whereabouts and the feelings about the loved one. In the first verse, Sinatra exemplifies the loneliness he feels by waiting for a telephone call, which would provide some evidence that he is not entirely alone in this world. The second verse continues with the theme, where Sinatra repeats the phrase "all alone" to emphasize how self-isolated he feels in the evening, and "feeling blue" further emphasizes his state of mind. He then speaks directly to his lover, wondering about their whereabouts, feelings, and whether they are experiencing a similar sense of loneliness. Throughout the song, there is a desire to reconnect with the loved one and be free from this state of being alone.
The melody of All Alone is compelling and romantic, which connects to the yearning of the lyrics. The instrumentation is also fitting, with the soft orchestral music supporting Sinatra's voice. The song's slow tempo provides the opportunity to savor and meditate on the emotions contained in the lyrics, and Sinatra delivers the lyrics with emotion and sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone, I'm so all alone,
I feel completely isolated from the rest of the world.
There is no one else but you,
You are the only person who has left an impression on my heart.
All alone by the telephone,
I am waiting patiently for your call or message.
Waiting for a ring-a-ting-a-ling
I am waiting for any sign of contact from you.
I'm all alone every evening,
I am lonely and by myself every night.
All alone, feeling blue
I am sad and depressed because of our separation.
Wondering where you are,
I am constantly worried about your whereabouts.
And how you are,
I am concerned about your well-being.
And if you are all alone too
I hope that you are feeling the same loneliness that I am.
I wonder where you are (remember me)
I am trying hard to remember the times we spent together and where you might be now.
And how you are (remember me)
I am trying to recall how you were feeling when we were last together.
And if you are (I loved you)
I loved you deeply and hope that you can still feel that love.
All alone (I loved you)
Despite being alone, my love for you remains strong.
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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