Story Behind The Song
Andrew Neil struggles with mental illness (depression and Bi-Polar) and is currently in a State Hospital. He spends his time writing and recording songs. This song "Alone" is about just that... the intense feeling of being alone in his struggle. in the last to poignant lines..."We" refers not only to him...but all who struggle with Mental illness. And add to that no one seems to understand. The song was written and recorded in Andrew's hospital room.
Song Description
A short 2 minute but powerful song that deals with a struggle with mental illness....feelings of not belonging....drugs that hurt and how mental illness can hit anyone...rich or poor. The last line deals with stigma "stupid labels stupid labels". Very painful, to the point and truthful song. Written and recorded in his hospital room.
| Song Length |
2:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Depressing, Poignant |
Subject |
Loneliness, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"Alone" by: Andrew Neil, Feb 2015
I don't belong any more
I never did I never did I never did
This King Kong wanted no war
and So I hid so I hid so I Hid
Drugs I'm on make me sore
life of fables life of fables
right and wrong rich and poor
stupid labels stupid labels
Will someone let me know
which way to go
The only thing I know
is that we are all alone
we are all alone
we are all alone
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