I Don't Have Anyone Else
Alone but Alive: A Song of Solitude and Connection
Lyrics
I live alone, I'm a little underfed
I live alone, and I am somewhat undernourished
But this is my home and I hate to leave my bed
This place is my home, and I dislike leaving my bed
I don't know that many people (People)
I don't have many acquaintances
In fact, it's only you, and me if I count myself
Currently, it's only you, and if I include myself
I was never taught to interact with other people
I was never taught social skills, making interaction challenging
So I don't know how to react when you tell me I look nice
I struggle to respond when you compliment my appearance
You're the only person that I've ever known who hasn't died yet
You are the only person I know who is still alive
So don't be gone for long because I don't have anyone else
Don't stay away for too long; you are my only connection
You sing me a song and it's not by the Beatles
You sing a song that's not by the Beatles
I'm a little bit confused, but it's alright I guess
Although confused, I accept it as okay
All I've even known is the scrape of the needle
All I've ever known is hardship, like the scrape of a needle
It's not what I'm used to, but I'll try my best because
It's unfamiliar, but I'll make an effort because
I was never taught to interact with other people
I lack the social skills to engage with others
So I don't know how to react when you tell me I look pretty
I struggle to respond when you compliment my appearance (repeated theme)
You're the only person that I've ever known who isn't dead now
You are the only person I know who is still alive (repeated theme)
So don't be gone for long because I don't have anyone else
Emphasizes the need for your presence due to the absence of others
I was never taught to interact with other people
Reiteration of lacking social skills in interacting with people
So I don't know how to react when you tell me I look good
I struggle to respond when you compliment my appearance (repeated theme)
You're the only person I've ever known who isn't dead yet
You are the only person I know who is still alive (repeated theme)
So don't be gone for long because I don't have anyone else
Emphasizes the need for your presence due to the absence of others
No, I don't have anyone else
Highlighting the lack of any other significant connection or relationship
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