All by Myself
Emotional Reflections: Shirley Bassey's 'All by Myself' Reveals the Evolving Journey of Solitude
Lyrics
When I was young I never needed anyone
As a young person, I was self-sufficient and didn't feel the need for anyone else.
And making love was just for fun, those days are gone
Engaging in romantic relationships was merely for enjoyment, but those carefree times have passed.
Living alone, I think of all the friends I've known
Reflecting on my current situation of living alone, I reminisce about the companionship of friends I've had in the past.
But when I dial the telephone, nobody's home
When I attempt to reach out by phone, I find that there's nobody available or responsive.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
I don't desire to remain in isolation and want to break free from being alone.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
Living in solitary conditions is no longer something I wish for or find fulfilling.
Hard to be sure, sometimes I feel so insecure
At times, I find it challenging to have confidence in myself, feeling vulnerable and unsure.
And love so distant and obscure, remains the cure
The feeling of love seems distant and unclear, yet it remains the solution or resolution.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
I no longer want to experience the solitude that I've been accustomed to.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
I no longer desire a life that is solely characterized by being on my own.
When I was young I never needed anyone
Reiterating the idea of independence from when I was young and didn't rely on others.
And making love was just for fun those days are gone
Similar sentiment expressed in line 2, emphasizing the change from carefree attitudes about love to a different perspective.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
Continuing the desire to break free from the feeling of isolation.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
Reiterating the desire to move away from a life spent alone.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
Repeating the sentiment of no longer wanting to endure solitude and yearning for companionship.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
Reiterating the desire to escape the solitary life and seek companionship.
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