Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I've been thinking 'bout the times
You walked out on me
There were moments I'd believe, you were there
Do I miss you, or am I lying to my self again
I do these things
(It's all because of you)
I keep holding on, but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
Love don't leave me lonely
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh love's an empty face, I can't replace
(You don't need it)
People wonderin' why we broke apart
The great pretender here I go again
These things I do
(It's all because of you)
I'll keep holdin' but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
All I wanted was to hold you
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Love's an empty face oh I've got to replace
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh love's an empty place, I can still see your face
I'll be alright
You walked out on me
There were moments I'd believe, you were there
Do I miss you, or am I lying to my self again
I do these things
(It's all because of you)
I keep holding on, but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
Love don't leave me lonely
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh love's an empty face, I can't replace
(You don't need it)
People wonderin' why we broke apart
The great pretender here I go again
These things I do
(It's all because of you)
I'll keep holdin' but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
All I wanted was to hold you
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Love's an empty face oh I've got to replace
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh love's an empty place, I can still see your face
I'll be alright
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I'll Be Alright Without You Lyrics as written by Neal Schon John Friga
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I think that he knows he's going to be alright without her, but he's having a hard time completely letting go. Like; he knows that he'll be better off without her, but he doesn't want to. He's reluctantly forcing himself to get over her because he knows it's over, but his feelings are still there.
For some reason that sounds terribly redundant, but you get the point.
he knows that he is going to be ok even though they are broken up and separated.
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I agree with jatuab. The line, "I keep tellin' myself" tells me that he's in denial and has to force himself to believe. I have some advice for that man. Don't stop believin'. I know that was retarded. Though any way you want it, that's the way you need it. If you don't believe me, ask the lonely. I'll stop now.
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i agree.....he knows everything will be alright in the end....because he feels better without her.....know the feeling.....and yes the keyboard is excellent as always.....
I've always pictured this song to be completely sarcastic in meaning. This guy just got out of a relationship with his one true love, and he's trying to keep himself composed...
"People wondering why we broke apart. The great pretender, here I go again."
He's really torn up inside and has to tell himself that he'll be ok when he really knows he won't.
My favorite Journey song.
also my fave journey song.
i agree with jataub and GG
my fave part of the song: loves an empty place, i can still see your face
First of all i want to start by saying journey is the all time greatest band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but anyway this song means alot to me because the girl i love we just broke up and i'm telling myself everything will wrk out but i know inside me i don't want things to wrk out anyway but me and her getting back together again i just sit at my computer know and play this song over and over again i can relate so much to it fav part do i miss ya or am i lying to myself again well i'm gonna see ya'll
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I'm going to have to agree with the few who said he was being sarcastic. I think he's putting on a fake smile to make her think he can live on. I think he's saying that he's trying to move on but can't find anyone that he thinks can find someone to add up to her. It's like he wants to give up on her, but he doesn't know how to.