Not Alone
Tupelo Honey Lyrics


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You're beautiful
The way the tears run down your face
Too soon to know
It's all within your hands to change

Beautiful
Your colors fade and turn to gray
In front of you
The answer's there for you to take

Can't see clearly from below
Caught up in the undertow
You're not alone
You're not alone

When it feels like you're to blame
You hate the sound of your own name
You're not alone
You're not alone

You're overwhelmed
Every road has done you wrong
Just hold on
You've always been where you belong

Can't see clearly from below
Caught up in the undertow
You're not alone
You're not alone

When it feels like you're to blame
You hate the sound of your own name
You're not alone
You're not alone

When no one hears you
And the world's against you
You're not alone
Not alone

You're beautiful
It's all within your hands to change

Can't see clearly from below
Caught up in the undertow
You're not alone
You're not alone

When it feels like you're to blame
You hate the sound of your own name




You're not alone
You're not alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Alone" by Tupelo Honey is a message of hope to those who feel lost and overwhelmed. The lyrics describe how one may feel like giving up, but they are reminded that they are not alone in their struggles. The first verse acknowledges the pain and sadness the person is experiencing, but then emphasizes that it's up to them to change their situation. The chorus reassures the listener that they are not the only one going through difficult times and encourages them to keep going. The second verse speaks directly to those who feel like they have been wronged by the world, telling them to hold on because they have a purpose and a place in this world.


The pre-chorus, "Can't see clearly from below, caught up in the undertow," is a powerful metaphor for feeling trapped and overwhelmed by life's challenges. The line, "You hate the sound of your own name," speaks to the shame and self-loathing one may feel when they are struggling, and the repetition of "you're not alone" in the chorus reinforces the theme of community and support. The final lines, "It's all within your hands to change," is a message of empowerment and hope, reminding the listener that they have the power to make a difference in their own lives.


Overall, "Not Alone" is a song that addresses the often-unspoken struggles of mental health and emotional pain. It tells us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is hope for change and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

You're beautiful
You are a beautiful person


The way the tears run down your face
Even though you cry, you're still beautiful


Too soon to know
It's too early to say what will happen


It's all within your hands to change
You have the power to change your situation


Your colors fade and turn to gray
Your emotions and passions are no longer as vibrant as they used to be


In front of you
The answer is visible and available to you


The answer's there for you to take
The solution to your problems is waiting for you to embrace it


Can't see clearly from below
Unable to view things with a clear perspective


Caught up in the undertow
Overwhelmed and carried by the negative circumstances


You're not alone
You're not by yourself


When it feels like you're to blame
When you feel responsible for the issues you're facing


You hate the sound of your own name
You're ashamed of who you are and what you've done


You're overwhelmed
You're feeling highly pressured


Every road has done you wrong
Nothing has gone according to plan


Just hold on
Stay strong and don't give up


You've always been where you belong
You have significance and purpose in every situation


When no one hears you
When nobody pays attention to you


And the world's against you
When everything seems to be working against you


Not alone
You still have yourself to rely on




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Colonel Sanders

I love this song now! This song really helps me in triggering intrinsic feelings of motivation. The lyrics tell my i'm not alone in this world, and that we all stumble once in a while. Yet, with focusing on your positives and believing in yourself can keep you on your road. No matter how bruised you may be; you can heal.

Noctis F

Again, absolutely brilliant. I've loved the song since the first time I heard it, and it's so nice to see such a charming video to put a face to something already so beautiful. Huge fan, and I'm spreading the word as much as I can!

GaMeR ArC1

When I Am Having a bad day this song helps me feel better and makes me feel happy again because this song hits the heart with a hug

Paige Paquette

Wow, that is so perfect. The video is so simple in its story that it still allows you to hear the words of the song and make it your own, while telling their own... Just perfection.

Venus Panthar

Awesome vocals- cool song!!

Amy Hebert

I like this song, and all the other ones by them. I'm just amazed.

Francis Wall

Deserve more credit for their talent

brittany bonnar

i love this song <3

pinklugz94

Awesome song! I love it! Where did you film this? I think I've been there before...

Greg Williamson

This song wasn't written by one person! It was written by Tupelo Honey/Nicole Hughes/Jeff Dalziel.

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