I'm All Alone
Spamalot Lyrics
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I'm all alone
All by myself.
There is no one here beside me
I'm all alone
Quite, all alone
No one to comfort me or guide me
On the long and winding road--
To lift my heavy load?
If there were someone here with me,
How happy I would be
But I'm alone--
Quite all alone
All by myself,
I'm all alone
ARTHUR/PATSY
I'm all alone
(He's all alone)
All by myself
(Except for me)
I cannot face tomorrow
(He cannot face it)
I'm all alone
(Though I am here)
So all alone
(Sovery near)
No one to share my sorrow
PATSY
You know, it seems quite clear to me
Because I'm working class
I am just the horses ass
He sells me down the river
So what am I, chopped liver?
ARTHUR/PATSY
But I'm alone
(Oh,no you're not!)
So all alone
(I'm here you twat!)
All by myself,
I'm all alone
KNIGHTS
He's all alone
ARTHUR
I'm all alone
KNIGHTS
All by himself
ARTHUR
All by myself
KNIGHTS
There is no one here beside him.
He's all alone
ARTHUR
So all alone
KNIGHTS
Apart from us,
No one to comfort him or guide him
ARTHUR
Each one of us is all alone.
So, what are we to do
In order to get through?
We must be lonely side by side--
It's a perfect way to hide.
KNIGHTS
We're all alone
ARTHUR
We're all alone
KNIGHTS
Yes, all alone
ARTHUR
So all alone...
Each by ourselves,
We're all alone.
The song "I'm All Alone" from Spamalot is a comedic portrayal of Arthur, King of Britain, feeling isolated and alone on his quest to find the Holy Grail. Arthur laments how he has no one to comfort him or guide him on his journey, expressing his longing for someone to share his sorrows with. However, his loyal companion Patsy is there to remind him that he is not entirely alone, though Arthur initially rejects his presence. The song then goes on to highlight the loneliness of the other knights as well, emphasizing the absurdity of their situation.
The lyrics of the song can be seen as a satirical take on the traditional hero's journey. Instead of the hero being surrounded by allies and helpers on their quest, Arthur is left to fend for himself and face the challenges alone. The use of humor in the song helps to highlight the absurdity of the situation and adds to the overall comedic tone of the musical.
The use of repetition in the song's chorus also emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation. Each character sings the same line, "I'm all alone," emphasizing how despite their shared mission, they are still alone in their individual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all alone
I am alone and without company
All by myself.
I am all alone with no one to keep me company
There is no one here beside me
There is no one present with whom I can interact
I'm all alone, Quite, all alone, No one to comfort me or guide me
I feel isolated and have no one to offer emotional support or help me navigate life
Why is there no one here with me On the long and winding road-- To lift my heavy load?
I am questioning why I am without someone to help shoulder the burdens of life.
If there were someone here with me, How happy I would be But I'm alone-- Quite all alone All by myself, I'm all alone
I am acknowledging that having someone by my side would bring me joy, but at present, I remain isolated.
You know, it seems quite clear to me Because I'm working class I am just the horses ass He sells me down the river So what am I, chopped liver?
Patsy is bemoaning his position in life and expressing frustration over being treated as a fool or servant by those in power.
Each one of us is all alone. So, what are we to do In order to get through? We must be lonely side by side-- It's a perfect way to hide.
Arthur suggests that, as a collective, they are all isolated, but by sticking together, they can avoid confronting their loneliness and the emotions that come with it.
We're all alone. Yes, all alone. So all alone... Each by ourselves, We're all alone.
The group of knights acknowledge that, despite being together physically, they still feel alone and disconnected from one another.
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@animefan77
Bleach version-
Starrk: I'm all alone....
Lilynette: Oh no you're not!
Starrk: I'm all alone
Lilynette: I'm here you twat!
Starrk: I'm all alone!
Spiritual Energy Wolves: He's all alone!
Starrk: I'm all alone.
Spiritual Energy Wolves: He's all alone. Apart from us!
Kyoraku: The Espada that represents Loneliness sure does have company...
@missmint889
I saw a high school production where during the second to last chorus, the conductor, some musicians in the pit, the and even the entire stage crew came out with snacks and popcorn to watch Arthur mope about how alone he was. Killed me.
@bibina180
I love Tim Curry's face in here, most at 2:31 - it's like "Don't laugh, you have to sing, don't laugh, you have to sing..."
@sweetjoey2
that shows what a great actor he is and was
@HUMZA77
I met Tim in 1978 at university, watta genuine man Mr curry
@lenaleewalker7704
in that year my mom was 2 years old
@garymacmillan6401
Michael McGrath is brilliant in this song. I love the end when King Arthur places his hand on Patsy at the end. Very touching.
@VivaLaDnDLogs
Some days you just feel alone and want to drown in it. This generally happens while surrounded by people. But we don't want to hear about that; we all want a chorus of others verifying "YOU'RE ALL ALONE!"
@HeyRae
Tim you are a beautiful and magnificent creature!!!!
@emmatheresa6948
I love Tim Currys voice
@JustdifferentKr
"I love Tim Curry" is enough. We all do ;)