We're All Alone
Walker Brothers Lyrics


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Outside the rain begins
And it may never end
So cry no more
On the shore of dreams
Will take us out to sea
Forever more, forever more

Close your eyes and dream
And you can be with me
'Neath the waves
Through the caves of hours
Long forgotten now
We're all alone
We're all alone

Close the window
Come alive
Honey, we'll be alright
No need to bother now
Let it out
Let it all begin
Learn how to pretend

Once the story's told
You can't help but grow old
Roses do
Lovers too
So cast your seasons to the winds
And hold me dear
Oh, hold me dear

Close the window
Come alive
And it will be alright
No need to bother now
Let it out
Let it all begin
All's forgotten now
We're all alone
We're all alone

Close the window
Come alive
And it will be alright
No need to bother now
Let it out
Let it all begin




Throw it to the winds, my love
Hold me dear

Overall Meaning

"We're All Alone" by The Walker Brothers is a song with deeply emotional and poetic lyrics that beautifully express the need for comfort and companionship in times of loneliness. The song speaks about taking solace in dreams, in the warm embrace of a partner, and in forgetting the past.


The first two lines of the song set the tone for the entire piece - "Outside the rain begins, And it may never end." These opening lyrics are both evocative and intriguing as the rain is often seen as a symbol of sadness, which in turn, sets the mood for the rest of the song, which deals with themes of loneliness and loss. The following lines, "So cry no more, On the shore of dreams, Will take us out to sea, Forever more, forever more," describe a perfect dream-like world of summer days by the sea; an allusion to the idea that dreaming of a better world is the only way to escape from the mundane, lonely and miserable life.


The second verse calls out to someone special to join in, "Close your eyes and dream, And you can be with me," offering a comforting presence for those struggling with loneliness. The promise of an adventure in the waves and caves of time adds to the romantic and dreamy sentiments woven throughout the song. The chorus emphasises how they both are alone in this world, but there is comfort in being alone together.


Overall, "We're All Alone" is a song that speaks to the loneliness we all feel at times and the need for companionship, even if just in our dreams. The song is a testament to the power of a warm embrace, a comforting voice, and the feeling that together, we are not alone.




Line by Line Meaning

Outside the rain begins
The sound of raindrops falling on the roof outside has already begun


And it may never end
It is impossible to predict when the rainfall will cease


So cry no more
Don't shed a tear over the external circumstances because they are beyond our control


On the shore of dreams
Imagining being on the edge of a dreamy place, one that offers hope as an escape


Will take us out to sea
That fantasy world will convey us to a different mindset from the present and its problems


Forever more, forever more
Our floating journey on this imaginary ship will last as long as we need it, without limitations or deadlines


Close your eyes and dream
In order to sail away into our imagination, we must shut off external input and let the inner eye guide our minds


And you can be with me
Together, wandering towards our dreamed-away place side by side


'Neath the waves
Cruising beneath the water's calm depth


Through the caves of hours
Navigating through a hidden itinerary of time's unmapped chambers


Long forgotten now
All temporary trends and thoughts have vanished from our thoughts


We're all alone
In our place of escape, we are the only protagonists


Close the window
A request to block out the noisy real-world with an act that can be metaphorical or active


Come alive
Turn the senses towards the present moment and immerse in it


Honey, we'll be alright
Though life's difficulties seem daunting, with someone special by our side, it can all fade away


No need to bother now
Forget the daily stresses and anxieties; for a moment, we have chosen to escape it all


Let it out
Embrace the musical journey and let oneself get carried away


Let it all begin
Releasing the resistance and allowing the subconscious to take over


Learn how to pretend
In order to release the chains of reality, one must train themselves to abandon what they know to be true and release themselves to the waves


Once the story's told
As time goes on, life stories eventually reach their end


You can't help but grow old
The inevitable march of time continues, and aging is an inescapable fact of life


Roses do
Flowers wither and lose their beauty as time passes by


Lovers too
Even with a beautiful love story, nothing lasts forever, and time takes its toll on relationships as well


So cast your seasons to the winds
In a world where nothing is made to stay, one must be ready to let go and cast everything to fate


And hold me dear
Despite all circumstances, the singer desires that their companion be close to their heart


Oh, hold me dear
A repetition of the previous line to reinforce the sentiment expressed


Throw it to the winds, my love
A reinforcement of letting go, letting everything just slip away


We're all alone
Concluding with the original message, the two protagonists are alone in their world of dreams, blissful of the break from harsh reality




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: WILLIAM R. ROYCE SCAGGS

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Kells

For artists who covered a lot of material, the Walker Brothers were stunningly good. Just discovered this treat.

Lena Ahlquist

One of my favourite songs by Boz Scaggs and to hear it for the first time with one of my favourite singers all time - it doesn't get much better than this! THANK YOU!

Sam's kid

Just heard this cover tonight for the first time. Wow--to hear this beautiful pop standard given the full Scott Walker treatment--made my night.

Jennifer Wells

Beautiful angelic voice Scott. I first saw you a few months ago. I was singin The sun ain’t gonna shine anymore - knew it wasThe WalkerBros. So looked them up. I was in love at first sight😂 thenI began to love his voice, the music etc. whatever else in his secret life? His voice was heaven ❤️ I hope you’re happy now Scott. John and Garry, you both were great as well, especially John who grew into a good looking happy man

star traveller

Thank you Scott for your music. Love forever!

John Dakin

What a voice he had r.i.p scott

Julie Robinson

My very favorite Walker Brothers song, beautify sung. Rest in peace Scott. ❤

Salsiccia1

The piano on this version is just exquisite 👌

Redy

Love this version by my fav group The Walker Brothers. Scott’s voice sensational. 💕

Graham Pearson

Out of the guys in The Walker Brothers only Gary is left because John lost his battle against liver cancer (deceased in 2011 aged 67) and Scott lost his battle against cancer (deceased in 2019 aged 76).

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