The Leaves were an American garage band formed in California in 1963. They … Read Full Bio ↴The Leaves were an American garage band formed in California in 1963. They are best known for their version of the song "Hey Joe", which was a hit in 1966. Theirs is the earliest release of this song, which became a rock standard.

Guitarist Bobby Arlin was subsequently in The Hook, while bassist/vocalist Jim Pons also played with Frank Zappa and The Turtles.

Alone in the Sun
The Leaves Lyrics

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Here I am, alone in the sun
Diggin' me down, deep in the ground
I can't explain, I'm feelin' low down
I've got my head, deep in the sand
Diggin' me down, deep under ground
I can't explain, I'm feelin' low down

What if I wash myself away

Would it be easier that way
That way

You can take it all
I lost my self-control
Something starts and won't stop achin'
Some might think it's strange
But I will never change
Found my way so please stop shakin'

Here I am, alone in the sun
It's comin' around, bleeding the sound
I can't explain, I'm feelin' low down

What if I wash myself away
Would it be easier that way
That way

You can take it all
I lost my self-control
Something starts and won't stop achin'
Some might think it's strange
But I will never change
Found my way so please stop shakin'

You can take it all
I lost my self-control
Something starts and won't stop achin'
Some might think it's strange
But I will never change
Found my way so please stop shakin'

You can take it all

You can take it all
When I'm gone, I wash myself away

Overall Meaning

The Leaves' song Alone in the Sun is a reflective and introspective track that explores feelings of loneliness and desperation. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their emotions, feeling lost and disconnected from the world around them. The repetition of the line "alone in the sun" reinforces the sense of isolation and solitude the singer is experiencing. The second stanza includes the lines "What if I wash myself away / Would it be easier that way," which imply a deep desire to escape from the pain they are feeling. However, the final stanza suggests that despite the difficulties they face, the singer has found a way to cope: "Found my way so please stop shakin' / You can take it all / When I'm gone, I wash myself away." This implies a determination to keep going despite the hardships, to find a way to live with the pain and continue moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I am, alone in the sun
I am by myself, standing under the sun

Diggin' me down, deep in the ground
I am feeling down, like I'm buried deep under the ground

I can't explain, I'm feelin' low down
I do not have a reason, but I am feeling sad

I've got my head, deep in the sand
I am avoiding reality by hiding my head in the sand

Diggin' me down, deep under ground
I am feeling lower and lower, as if I'm digging myself deeper under ground

What if I wash myself away
What if I disappear completely?

Would it be easier that way
Would my problems go away if I disappeared?

You can take it all
You can have everything I have

I lost my self-control
I am not in control of myself

Something starts and won't stop achin'
There is a pain that persists and won't go away

Some might think it's strange
Others may find my behavior unusual