Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europ… Read Full Bio ↴Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the 70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with Pat Benatar and Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "Living Next Door to Alice", one of their top hits that was a U.K. top 5 single.

While touring in Ireland, the discovered the audience would cheer back "Who the Fuck is Alice?". As it turns out , this was a ritual at a Café in Nijmegen (the Netherlands) called "Gompie". The group decided to "cover" this version with comedian Roy Chubby Brown having the honor of yelling "Alice, Who the Fuck is Alice?" during the chorus. Thus, Smokie holds the record as the first group to have a top ten song with the word "fuck" in it.

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All Alone
Smokie Lyrics

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When evening is drawing nigh
And the moon dances in the sky
And you've nothing to believe in
At all

When your room's full of emtiness
Just the memory of her caress
And you've nothing to believe in

At all

When you're all alone
When you're on your own
And you've always known
You were all alone

When you lie in your lonely room
Warm traces of her perfume
No reason for your being
At all

And when you wake into another day
And you remember she's gone away
No reason for your being
At all

When you're all alone
When you're on your own

And you've always known
You were all alone

Overall Meaning

The song "All Alone" by Smokie is a melancholic reflection on the pain of loneliness, particularly in the absence of a significant other. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is drifting through life without any sense of purpose or hope. The first stanza describes the night sky, which is often seen as a symbol of freedom and possibility, but for the character in the song, it only serves to highlight their sense of isolation. The second stanza focuses on the memories of a lost love, which pervade the empty room like a haunting presence.

Throughout the song, the singer is struggling to find meaning and motivation in their life, as they are constantly reminded of the absence of someone they once cared for deeply. The final stanza is particularly poignant, as it highlights the cycle of despair that can come with loneliness - the night may bring respite from the painful memories, but the morning brings a harsh reminder of the reality of the situation.

Overall, "All Alone" is a poignant and deeply emotional song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the heartache of loneliness and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

When evening is drawing nigh
When night is approaching

And the moon dances in the sky
And the moon is moving gracefully in the sky

And you've nothing to believe in
And you have lost faith in everything

At all
Completely

When your room's full of emtiness
When your room is filled with emptiness

Just the memory of her caress
Only the recollection of her touch

And you've nothing to believe in
And you have lost faith in everything

At all
Completely

When you're all alone
When you are completely by yourself

When you're on your own
When you are without someone else