Series 5 finalists [[artist]X Factor Finalists 2008] recorded the single 'Hero' (originally by Mariah Carey.) The single was released to raise money for Help For Heroes, a charity which helps provide support for wounded servicemen and women, and went straight to #1 and to date has sold over 770,000 copies and raised over £1 million pounds.
Series 6 finalists [[artist]X Factor Finalists 2009] performed together on the first weeks result show. They released a cover of Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone on the 16th of November 2009, once again for charity. Like the previous year's song, it went straight to #1.
You Are Not Alone
X Factor Finalists Lyrics
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I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to say
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Then something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to say
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
And you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to say
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
You are not alone
Not alone
The X Factor Finalists' song "You Are Not Alone" is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of separation and the consolation of knowing that one is not truly alone. The lyrics describe the singer's sense of loss and confusion in the aftermath of a breakup or a loved one's departure. The first verse sets the scene: "Another day has gone/I'm still all alone/How could this be/You're not here with me/You never said goodbye/Someone tell me why/Did you have to go/And leave my world so cold". The pleading tone of the singer's voice is reinforced by the repetition of "you are not alone" and the promise that "I am here with you/Though you're far away/I am here to say".
The second verse continues the theme of longing and supplication, as the singer hears imaginary cries for help and offers to bear the burdens of the absent other: "Just the other night/I thought I heard you cry/Asking me to come/And hold you in my arms/I can hear your prayers/Your burdens I will bear/But first I need your hand/Then forever can begin". The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer hears a whisper telling them that love still exists and that they are not alone: "Everyday I sit and ask myself/How did love slip away/Then something whispers in my ear and says/That you are not alone".
Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the human need for connection and the power of love to bridge distances and hardships. It taps into universal emotions and experiences, and offers a message of comfort and reassurance to those who may be feeling lost and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day has gone
Time has passed since you left.
I'm still all alone
I am still lonely without you by my side.
How could this be
I cannot fathom how things turned out this way.
You're not here with me
You are absent and I long for your presence.
You never said goodbye
You did not formally bid farewell to me.
Someone tell me why
I yearn for an explanation for your exit.
Did you have to go
I question if your departure was necessary.
And leave my world so cold
Since you left, my life has felt desolate and cold.
Everyday I sit and ask myself
I constantly ponder and reflect upon our past love.
How did love slip away
I wonder how our love dissipated and faded.
Something whispers in my ear and says
A voice inside me tells me that hope still exists.
That you are not alone
You are not alone in your struggles and worries.
For I am here with you
I want to offer my support and care.
Though you're far away
Even if you seem distant, I am still here for you.
I am here to say
I want to vocalize my promises to you.
Though we're far apart
We may be physically distant, but we can still connect.
You're always in my heart
You hold a special place in my heart.
Just the other night
Recently, I experienced something that made me remember you.
I thought I heard you cry
I imagined that I heard your voice full of sadness.
Asking me to come
You wanted me to be there for you.
And hold you in my arms
To comfort you during your distress.
I can hear your prayers
I can listen to your prayers and wishes.
Your burdens I will bear
I want to help you carry your heavy load.
But first I need your hand
I must receive a signal or invitation from you.
Then forever can begin
After that, our relationship can restart and continue.
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
I am willing to drop everything to be there for you.
And girl you know that I'll be there
You know that you can rely on my support.
You are not alone
This is a reassurance that you are not alone.
Not alone
Restating you have company.
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