The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
Alone, alone
Why, alone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
And I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And I and girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone (you are not alone)
For I am here with you (I am here with you)
Though you're far away (though you're far away)
(You and me) I am here to stay
For you are not alone (you are always in my heart)
For I am here with you though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone not alone, oh
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
Alone, alone
Why, alone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
And I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And I and girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone (you are not alone)
For I am here with you (I am here with you)
Though you're far away (though you're far away)
(You and me) I am here to stay
For you are not alone (you are always in my heart)
For I am here with you though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone not alone, oh
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It's almost an inspirational song. If you change the lyrics a little, it could mean that God is telling you that you aren't alone and He's always there.
This is one of Michael's best songs ever. It's sad we lost a legend. It will be nice to see how everything plays out and find out the truth about how he died. I'm sure his Dr. had something to do with it. This is a tragic event, we lost a LEGEND and he will NEVER BE REPLACED. Much love Mike, you will be missed. RIP
RIP MJ =(
GoodnightDoll. WeLoooveYouuu.
This song has a lot more meaning now, Michael Jackson will always be in his fans' hearts and he will be here with us in the wonderful music he left us with. It's so sad of what happened, we've lost a wonderful loving person in the world.
this probably sounds stupid, but for me this song is from or for my grandad. i miss him so much and when i hear this song it reminds me that although he isnt here wiht me anymore, hell always be looking iver me and taking care of me so im not alone.
This song means alot to me, it played at my nans funeral.
when I hear this song it is very comforting yet so sad at the same time especially since he died yesterday I really like the beginning line " another day has gone" it sadly makes you think of all the wasted nights you spend alone when you wish your with someone you loved.
In my opinion, it kinda just hit me now, but maybe it means like, he (or anybody else in this situation) can be so miserable over maybe a recent break up OR maybe someone close to you died and you just feel so alone and lonely, but what the chorus sounds like is that, God is telling you, you are not alone, and that he is always there with you no matter what you are going through. Because he says "everyday I sit and ask myself How did love slip away" but then he says SOMETHING whispers into his ear and says..."you are not alone".
Im agree with u..the first verse he telling his feeling when his wife left him...so that god answer him@angel0fhell99