Spacehog are an alternative rock band which formed in New York City, New … Read Full Bio ↴Spacehog are an alternative rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1994. The group comprised Royston Langdon (vocals, bass), Antony Langdon (guitar, vocals), Richard Steel (guitar), and Jonny Cragg (drums). Though all the band members hailed originally from Leeds, England, the band was formed in New York City in 1994 when Antony Langdon met Cragg by chance, in a café where Cragg had a job killing rats. Soon after, Langdon's brother Royston joined the band, and Spacehog were born.

On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles "In the Meantime" and "Cruel to be Kind". The band's second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band's popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more "artsy" sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song "Almond Kisses".

In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.

In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways, but reformed in 2008.

Dancing on My Own
Spacehog Lyrics

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Baby, I'm sorry
But I done it again
I really didn't mean to hurt you
But I needed a friend

So if I'm not watching from the side
If I'm not trying to decide
If I'm not standing all alone

Then I'm dancing on my own

Always dancing on my own
Always right here for a reason
Always dancing on my own
'Till the music's over and we all go home

You left me with the big lights
You left me watching in awe
I really didn't mean to hurt you
But I had to have more

So if I'm not watching from the side
I'm not trying to decide
I'm not standing all alone
Then I'm dancing on my own

Always dancing on my own
Always right here for a reason
Always dancing on my own
'Till the music's over and we all go home
We all go home, well all go home,

Always dancing on my own
Always right here for a reason
Always dancing on my own
'Till the music's over and we all go home

We all go home, well all go home, we all go home

Dancing on my own
I'll be dancing on my own
I'll be dancing on my own
Dancing
I'll be dancing
I'll be dancing on my own

I'll be dancing on my own
Dancing

Overall Meaning

On My Own by Spacehog is a song about the pain of feeling alone even in the presence of others. The singer apologizes for hurting someone, but explains that they needed a friend. They then go on to describe always feeling like they are dancing on their own, even when they are surrounded by people. They feel like they cannot connect with anyone and are always standing alone unless they are dancing.

The chorus reveals that they dance because it offers a temporary release from the pain of their isolation. But as soon as the music stops and everyone goes home, they are left feeling lonely again. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "I'll be dancing on my own," suggesting that the cycle of loneliness and searching for connection will continue.

This song captures the universal feeling of loneliness, even in a crowd, and the need for human connection. It highlights the temporary relief that can come from losing oneself in music and dance, but also acknowledges that it is not a permanent solution to the longing for companionship.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I'm sorry
I apologize for what I did

But I done it again
I made the same mistake again

I really didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't intend to cause you pain

But I needed a friend
But I needed someone to be there for me

So if I'm not watching from the side
If I'm not just observing from a distance

If I'm not trying to decide
If I'm not trying to make a choice

If I'm not standing all alone
If I'm not by myself

Then I'm dancing on my own
Then I'm lost in music and not paying attention to anything else

Always dancing on my own
I'm always losing myself in the music

Always right here for a reason
There's a reason I'm always here

Till the music's over and we all go home
I'll keep dancing until the end of the night