Alone

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About Alone

"Alone" is a song by the Bee Gees. It is the opening track on the multi-platinum Still Waters album released by the Bee Gees in 1997, and the first single from the album. The song is a pop ballad written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb recorded in 1996. The track was a worldwide hit, peaking at number five in the United Kingdom for three weeks and at number two in New Zealand, where it was the tenth highest-selling single of 1997. In Canada it reached number 20 and was the most successful adult contemporary song of 1997 according to RPM magazine. In the United States the single peaked at number 28, making it the Bee Gees' 30th and final top 40 hit in that country, after being a Billboard "Hot Shot" debut at number 34. 


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2000
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I was a midnight rider on a cloud of smoke
I could make a woman hang on every single stroke
I was an iron man I had a master plan
But I was alone

I could hear you breathing with a sigh of the wind
I remember how your body started trembling
Oh what a night it's been, and for the state I'm in
I'm still alone

And all the wonders made for the earth
And all the hearts in all creation
Somehow I always end up alone

Always end up alone, always end up alone
So I'll play, I'll wait
'Cause you know that love takes time

Living love between the line
We came (sha la) so close (so far)
Just the beat of a lonely heart
And it's mine, and I don't want to be alone

Well, since I got no message on your answer phone
Since you're busy every minute I just stay at home
I make believe you care, I feel you everywhere
But I'm still alone

I'm on a wheel of fortune with a twist of fate
'Cause I know it isn't heaven is it love or hate
Am I the subject of the pain
Am I the stranger in the rain I am alone

And is there glory there to behold
Maybe it's my imagination another story there to be told
So I play sha la, I'll wait sha la
And I pray it's not too late
We came (sha la) so far (so far)
Just a beat of a lonely heart and it's mi-i-ine
And I don't want to be alone

And all the wonders made for the earth
And all the hearts in all creation
Another story there to be told

So I'll play I'll wait
And I'll pray it's not too late
We can so far
Just the beat of a lonely heart
And it's mine
And I don't want to be alone
Gone but not out of sight
I'm caught in the rain and there's no one home
Face the heat of the night
The one that you love's got a heart that's made of stone
Shine and search for the light
And sooner or later you'll be cruising on your ocean
And clean out of site
I'm caught in the rain and there's no one home

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Alone" is a song by the Bee Gees. It was released on their 1997 album "Still Waters," which marked their twenty-first studio album.
Chart Ranking
The song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their last top 40 hit in the country.
Song Composition
The song was written by the Gibb brothers - Barry, Robin, and Maurice. It incorporates a clear R&B rhythm, which was a departure from their famous disco sound of the 1970s, showing the band's ability to adapt to changing music trends.
Music Video
The music video for "Alone" was directed by Nick Egan and features clips from different periods of Bee Gees' career, acting as a mini-retrospective.
Back to Fame
The song was seen as a big comeback for Bee Gees, especially in the UK and Europe, where the Bee Gees had fallen out of favour after the massive success of their disco tunes.
Individual Performances
In live performances of "Alone," Barry Gibb used to switch from his falsetto to his natural voice, which was a distinctive characteristic of the song.
Cover Versions
“Alone” has been covered by several artists over the years including the Swiss musician Florian Ast and the Belgian tenor Johan Verminnen.
Track Time
The track "Alone" runs at a length of 4 minutes and 49 seconds within the "Still Waters" album.
Nominations
"Alone" earned the Bee Gees a nomination for the 1997 British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awards, but they did not win.
Song Meaning
According to the brothers, the song is about being in a crazy busy world and having someone to be your 'touchstone', someone who keeps you sane and you can rely on. The sentiment is conveyed through the lyrics, "I never wanna live my life away from you."

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