Twenty-five years later, Walter's signature song is a staple on the radio, and can also be heard in feature films and on television. Meanwhile, he has continued to make original music as both a prolific individual artist, with a total of eight solo CDs to his credit, and as a member of performing and recording bands including the Malibooz and the Brooklyn Cowboys.
Today, Walter Egan continues to write, produce, and record new music (check out his two new songs in the MP3 downloads section below) and perform live around Nashville and nationally.
Make It Alone
Walter Egan Lyrics
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Losing your love's like losing your life
She taught you a lesson, but you should've known
That all you can do is make it alone
It's so easy wishing, but so hard to find
A person to love for such a long time
But don't be discouraged, when your love is gone
Just take my advice, and make it alone
And sometimes never true
Love is just a place to be
When it's there for you
Now what's that you're saying? She left you to cry
You just can't believe her love was a lie
But don't be downhearted, your life is your own
Believe in yourself, and make it alone
Love is never guaranteed
And sometimes never true
Love is just a place to be
When it's there for you
Make it alone
Make it alone
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
Oh, oh
Walter Egan's song "Make It Alone" delves into the idea of overcoming heartbreak and moving on independently. The lyrics emphasize the message that love is not always guaranteed to be true, and sometimes it's necessary to be alone to find oneself. The opening lines signify a bleak reality, where the singer is all by himself, and there is no one to console him in his hour of need. He compares the trauma of losing love to a loss of life, which is evocative of the immense pain that comes with heartbreak.
The second verse highlights the struggle of finding true love and someone to hold on to for a long time. The singer urges not to lose hope in difficult times, and even when love is gone, it's essential to believe in oneself and make it alone. The repeated chorus of "make it alone" affirms this message of self-reliance and resilience in the face of heartbreak.
The song's bridge is introspective, with a philosophical take on the nature of love. It suggests that love is never guaranteed and sometimes not even true. However, love is a space where you belong and grow when it's there for you. The conclusive lines of the song repeat the message of self-preservation and make it clear that the singer will make it on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nobody waiting to hold you tonight
You are alone and have no one to comfort you tonight
Losing your love's like losing your life
Breaking up is very painful and it feels like you have lost a part of yourself
She taught you a lesson, but you should've known
You have learned something from this experience, but you should have seen it coming
That all you can do is make it alone
You have to learn to be independent and self-sufficient
It's so easy wishing, but so hard to find
It's easy to wish for love, but hard to find it
A person to love for such a long time
Someone to love for a long-term commitment
But don't be discouraged, when your love is gone
Don't give up hope when your relationship ends
Just take my advice, and make it alone
Take advice to become self-sufficient and independent
Love is never guaranteed
You never know if love will be reciprocated
And sometimes never true
Love may not always be true or genuine
Love is just a place to be
Love is a place of comfort and happiness
When it's there for you
When love is present and genuine
Now what's that you're saying? She left you to cry
You are upset because your partner has left you
You just can't believe her love was a lie
You cannot believe that your partner's feelings were not genuine
But don't be downhearted, your life is your own
Don't be discouraged, you have control of your own life
Believe in yourself, and make it alone
Have confidence in yourself and become independent
Make it alone
Be independent and self-sufficient
Oh, oh, I'll make it alone
The singer will become independent and self-sufficient without relying on anyone else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WALTER LINDSAY EGAN
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