All by Myself
Solitude's Echo: Hank Williams Jr.'s Reflections on Independence and Love
Lyrics
When I was young
Reflecting on his younger years
I never needed anyone
He felt self-sufficient and independent
And makin' love was just for fun
Intimacy was casual and not serious
Those days are gone
Those carefree times have passed
Livin' alone
Living without companionship
I think of all the friends Ive known
Recalling past friendships
But when I dial the telephone
Feeling isolated when attempting to connect
Nobody's home
No one responds or is available
All by myself
Expressing solitude and not wanting it
Don't wanna be
Desiring to avoid being alone
All by myself anymore
Rejecting the idea of solitude
All by myself
Emphasizing being alone
Don't wanna live
Not wanting to live in isolation
All by myself anymore
Rejecting a solitary existence
Hard to be sure
Expressing uncertainty and vulnerability
Some times I feel so insecure
Experiencing moments of self-doubt
And love so distant and obscure
Love feels distant and unclear
Remains the cure
Believing that love can heal
All by myself
Reiterating a desire to avoid solitude
Don't wanna be
Not wanting to be alone
All by myself anymore
Rejecting solitude further
All by myself
Emphasizing being alone
Don't wanna live
Not wanting to exist in isolation
All by myself anymore
Rejecting a solitary life
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