To Be Alone
Embracing Shadows: Confronting Fear and Solitude in 'To Be Alone'
Lyrics
Entered in the dark looking for a light
Entering a situation with a desire for guidance or clarity.
Solitude's been my best friend all night
Being comfortable in isolation for the entire night.
all night
Reiteration of spending the entire night in solitude.
& I cant just leave you alone
Feeling unable to abandon someone.
& I cant just let you go
Being unable to release someone emotionally.
We're both scared to be alone, alone
Both individuals are afraid of being alone.
Tearing me down
Emotional distress caused by the situation.
Wish you were around
Longing for the presence of the person.
Wish you was around
A variation in phrasing expressing the desire for the person's presence.
Same things that was out of character
Actions or behaviors that deviate from usual conduct.
Same things that would push you away
Behaviors causing distance in the relationship.
That would push you away from me
Actions leading to the person moving away emotionally.
You cut your hair a little shorter
Physical change in appearance (haircut).
Even changed its color
Further alteration in appearance (hair color).
Even changed the friends you hang around
Change in social circle or friends.
And I hope you don't get lost
Concern for the person not losing their way amidst changes.
Along the way
Worry about the person's journey.
And I still hope that you still care
Desire for the person's continued feelings towards the speaker.
Ain't you scared
Questioning if the person feels fear or concern.
I can't just leave you alone
Feeling unable to abandon someone.
& I can't just let you go
Emotionally holding onto someone.
We're both scared to be alone
Mutual fear of being alone.
Tearing me down
Emotional distress caused by the situation (repeated).
Wish you were around
Longing for the presence of the person (repeated).
Wish you was around
Desire for the person's presence expressed differently (repeated).
& I can't just leave you alone
Feeling unable to abandon someone (repeated).
& I cant just let you go
Being unable to release someone emotionally (repeated).
We're both scared to be alone, alone
Both individuals' fear of being alone (repeated).
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