"Alone" is a new english song by The Cure, published on the band's official YouTube channel, TheCure. Written by Robert Smith, the song was produced by both Paul Corkett and Robert Smith. It serves as the opening track and first… Read More
Alone Lyrics
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[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
This is the end of every song that we sing
The fire burned out to ash and the stars grown dim with tears
Cold and afraid, the ghosts of all that we've been
We toast with bitter dregs, to our emptiness
[Verse 2]
And the birds falling out of our skies
And the words falling out of our minds
And here is to love, to all the love
Falling out of our lives
Hopes and dreams are gone
The end of every song
[Chorus]
And it all stops
We were always sure that we would never change
And it all stops
We were always sure that we would stay the same
But it all stops
And we close our eyes to sleep
To dream a boy and girl
Who dream the world is nothing but a dream
[Outro]
Where did it go?
Where did it go?
Broken voiced lament to call us home
This is this end of every song we sing
Where did it go?
Where did it go?
Where did it go?
Where did it go?
Broken voiced lament to call us home
This is the end of every song we sing, alone
[Verse 1]
The first verse captures a sense of finality, where the burning passion once expressed in their songs has reduced to ash. The imagery of dim stars filled with tears reinforces the idea of something bright and hopeful now lost. The bitter dregs symbolize a celebration of emptiness, a toast to what once was, but is no longer. Smith portrays a deep sadness and coldness, reflecting on the ghosts of past experiences, both beautiful and painful.
[Verse 2]
Here, Smith focuses on the fragility of existence. The birds and words, which once soared and flowed, are now falling, symbolizing the breakdown of communication and love. The repetition of "falling" illustrates how love and life are slipping away, irretrievable. The verse expresses the collapse of hope and dreams, reinforcing the idea that everything they cherished has reached its inevitable end.
[Chorus]
In the chorus, the sense of shock is palpable as the singer reflects on their certainty that they would never change. The repetition of "it all stops" emphasizes the abrupt halt of their lives as they knew them. The line about dreaming of a boy and girl dreaming the world is just a dream suggests a longing for innocence and the naive belief that life’s hardships are simply illusions. It underscores the disconnect between youthful idealism and the harsh realities of life.
[Outro]
The outro repeats the question "Where did it go?" over a mournful lament. Smith is searching for answers, grappling with the disappearance of love, hope, and meaning. The broken voice calling them home symbolizes a yearning to return to a state of comfort or resolution, but the realization dawns that this is the end of everything they held dear. This haunting repetition underlines the sorrow and the inevitability of isolation, leaving the singer alone with their thoughts and regrets.
About Song
"Alone" is a new english song by The Cure, published on the band's official YouTube channel, TheCure. Written by Robert Smith, the song was produced by both Paul Corkett and Robert Smith. It serves as the opening track and first single from the album Songs Of A Lost World, released on September 26, 2024. True to the band's post-punk roots, the song is steeped in melancholia and introspection, reminiscent of Robert Smith's unique style of songwriting and the band's signature atmospheric sound.
The lyrics of "Alone" explore themes of despair, reflection, and the inescapable passage of time. Through somber imagery, Smith delves into feelings of loss, both personal and collective, while addressing the inevitable decay of love and hope. The song's recurring motifs of finality, symbolized through ash, dimming stars, and bitter dregs, evoke a sense of existential resignation. At its core, the song is a lament for fading dreams and the fragility of human connection, capturing the introspective essence of The Cure's music.
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