Better Off Alone

Alice Deejay

About Better Off Alone

"Better Off Alone" is a song by Alice Deejay, the trance project of Dutch producer DJ Jurgen in collaboration with Wessel van Diepen, Dennis van den Driesschen, Sebastiaan Moljin and Eelke Kalberg (Pronti & Kalmani). In 1998, the song was released as an instrumental by DJ Jurgen on Violent Records. Later releases of the track included vocals by Judith Pronk, who would later become a seminal part of the Alice Deejay project. The song was later included on Alice Deejay's debut album Who Needs Guitars Anyway? (2000). The song is known for playing a key role in the development of the commercial trance sound, and has since been considered an electronic/trance music classic. 


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2000
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Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone

Talk to me, hum
Talk to me
Talk to me, hum
Talk to me

Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone

Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone
Do you think you're better off alone

Talk to me, hum
Talk to me
Talk to me, hum
Talk to me
Talk to me

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Alice Deejay

Alice DeeJay was a Dutch Eurodance group from Amsterdam formed in 1999. The group was founded by Dutch Company Violent Music. They are best known for their 1999 single, "Better Off Alone", which was a worldwide success. They disbanded in 2002. more »

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Written by: EELKE A. KALBERG, SEBASTIAN MOLIJN

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6 facts about this song

Inspiration & Composition
"Better off Alone" was inspired by Eurodance, a genre of electronic music that originated in the late 1980s. - It's a trance-pop song, layered with synth riffs, a drum machine, a heavy bassline, and a sparse female vocal delivery.
Charts & Commercial Success
The song was released as a single in 1998 by the Dutch Eurodance group Alice Deejay. - It reached number 2 in Ireland, number 3 in the United Kingdom, number 4 in New Zealand, and number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. - It was also a top-ten hit in several other countries and was certified Platinum in the U.S and Gold in the UK.
Impact on Popular Music
This song is considered one of the most influential in dance music, particularly within the EDM and trance genres. - It has been covered numerous times and has been used as a sample in songs by many artists, including David Guetta and Wiz Khalifa, highlighting its lasting impact on popular music.
Song Lyrics
Surprisingly, the song only contains six unique English words ("Do you think you're better off alone?"), repeated in varied iterations throughout the track. - Despite its simplistic lyrics, the song's universal theme of solitude resonated with many listeners, contributing to its global success.
Post-release Activity of the Band
After the success of "Better off Alone", Alice Deejay released an album, "Who Needs Guitars Anyway?" which also achieved considerable commercial success. - However, the group disbanded in 2002. In 2014, a new set of members revived the group, but they yet again disbanded in 2019, making "Better off Alone" their most enduring legacy.
Music Video
The music video for "Better off Alone" is a clear representation of the late 90s and early 2000s aesthetic, with futuristic visuals and special effects. - It features the group performing in a space-like setting, complete with silver costumes and a hovercraft.

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