They enjoyed working together so much that they decided to create an album together. Co-written by all the group members, the songwriting and recording were accomplished over a ten-day period at Dave Stewart's house, as Dylan was due to go out on tour. Their first studio album, Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 was released on October 18, 1988. The band members were credited under various pseudonyms, all sons of a fictional Charles Truscott Wilbury, Sr. The album was immediately dubbed as one of the top 100 albums of all time by Rolling Stone, and was a critical and commercial success, spawning several successful singles and eventually reaching triple-platinum sales status in the US. Additionally, it was nominated for several awards and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1989.
The death of Orbison on December 6, 1988 prevented further full collaborations, and the band continued without him. In 1990, they released a second studio album titled Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3. The intentional misnumbering is attributed to Harrison's sense of humor; additionally, the pseudonyms for all members were changed. The album met with less success than its predecessor, and the group eventually disbanded in 1990, their final released recording being the song "Nobody's Child", the title track of a benefit album released to benefit Romanian orphans.
In 2007, a compilation of both albums was released, entitled The Traveling Wilburys Collection. As well as both of the original albums, the release included bonus tracks and music videos; additionally, previously uncredited session drummer Jim Keltner, who appeared in some of the group's music videos, was listed as a member of the group, as was Dhani Harrison, the son of George who had assisted in some parts of the overdubbing of the previously unreleased material.
Not Alone Any More
Traveling Wilburys Lyrics
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That I'd come running to you in the end
I thought that you were on your own
And now I find you're not alone
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
(Not alone)
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
You're not alone any more
You always said that I would know someday
Just how it feels when your love walks away
I let you down, I let you go
I lost you, how was I to know?
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
(Not alone)
Through the heartache and pain
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
You're not alone any more
I never knew I could feel this way
I never could see past yesterday
You feel that everything is gone
I feel it, too, you're not alone
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
(Not alone)
Every heartache and pain
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
You're not alone
You're not alone
You're not alone any more
Any more
Any more
The Traveling Wilburys' song "Not Alone Any More" is a powerful ballad about the pain of lost love and the desire to reconcile. The opening lines imply that the singer had left the other person, but now finds them alone and wants to be there for them. The chorus repeats the refrain "not alone" in increasing intensity, as if to reassure the other person that they will make it through this difficult time.
The second verse suggests that the singer also had feelings of loss and regret, and had not fully realized what they had until it was gone. The lines "I never knew I could feel this way / I never could see past yesterday" suggest that they are now seeing things in a new light and have a renewed appreciation for their past love. The song ends with a repeating chorus of "You're not alone any more," as if to solidify the promise of being there for each other going forward.
Overall, "Not Alone Any More" is a moving and heartfelt song that deals with the complex emotions of love and loss, regret and reconciliation. It is a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of being there for one another in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
You always said that I'd be back again
You had always predicted that I'll return someday
That I'd come running to you in the end
You believed that eventually, I'll come to you desperately seeking love and companionship
I thought that you were on your own
I assumed that you were living your life solitary
And now I find you're not alone
But now I realize that my belief was incorrect since you're not living on your own anymore
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
You won't be going through tough times all by yourself, I'll be there by your side
(Not alone)
Through the heartache and pain
I'll hold your hand and comfort you when you're suffering from emotional or physical distress
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
Even though the pain is intense and overwhelming, you can count on me to alleviate it
You're not alone any more
You don't have to face the world by yourself anymore.
You always said that I would know someday
You were certain that one day I'll comprehend the pain of losing somebody precious.
Just how it feels when your love walks away
The torment that engulfs you when a person you love departs from your life is unbearable.
I let you down, I let you go
I let you down, I couldn't keep you from leaving me
I lost you, how was I to know?
You left my life, and I had no idea it was going to happen
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
Despite my mistake, I'll be there for you during trying times
(Not alone)
Through the heartache and pain
I'll endeavor to lessen your hurt whenever you experience emotional turmoil
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
Even though the agony is excruciating, I'll remain by your side to help alleviate it.
You're not alone any more
You don't have to live your life without companionship and support anymore.
I never knew I could feel this way
I never expected to feel so strongly about someone
I never could see past yesterday
My eyes were always fixated on the past, and I couldn't look forward
You feel that everything is gone
You believe, perceive that almost everything you once had in your life is gone
I feel it, too, you're not alone
The pain is mutual, and I empathize with it, and we're facing it together
(Not alone)
I'll see you through the rain
We're facing the tribulations together through thick and thin, and I'll still be supportive of you
(Not alone)
Every heartache and pain
I'll make sure you never have to battle distress and pain all by yourself
(Not alone)
It hurts like never before
I recognize that the pain is severe but be rest assured that you'll never fight it all by yourself
You're not alone
You have me, and I have you!
You're not alone any more
You don't have to go through life solo anymore.
Any more
Any more
Repetition of the word 'anymore' to emphasize that the situation has changed now, and you are not alone anymore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy K Orbison, Tom Petty
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