All alone i am

Brenda Lee Sings “All Alone Am I” As If It Were Her Own

We all know that Brenda Lee is a talented woman and a singer of high caliber and artistry. Every time she opens her mouth to sing, one cannot help but be amazed by her voice. A single that can attest to this is her hit, “I’m Sorry.” Interestingly, she was just 15 years old when she recorded it.

Throughout her career in the music industry, she has ventured into some songs which originally are not hers. Nevertheless, yet again, she just showed and displayed her vocal prowess in singing these hits. Truly, Brenda Lee is someone to be reckoned with, owning songs as if it were her own.

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A bit of the song

Popularized by American singer Brenda Lee in 1962, “All Alone Am I” is a song originally composed by the Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis. In addition, it was recorded in Greek by Tzeni Karezi for the soundtrack of the film To nisi ton genneon (The Island of the Brave).

Later, a new version of the song with English lyrics was produced by Owen Bradley. It appeared as the title track on one of Lee’s albums.

“All Alone Am I” became a top 10 pop hit in both the US and the UK. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1962. In addition, it reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart in February 1963. The song also spent five weeks atop the US Billboard easy listening chart in November and December 1962, Lee’s only song to do so.

“All Alone Am I”: Originally a Greek Song

Composed by Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis, “All Alone Am I” was entitled in the Greek language. It was read, “Min ton rotas ton ourano“, and pronounced, “Don’t ask the heaven.” Recorded by Greek artist Tzeni Karezi, it was the official soundtrack of the film To nisi ton genneon (The Island of the Brave).

In 1960, the Greek film Never on Sunday was released to considerable acclaim, earning multiple Academy Award nominations in the US. The film’s star, Melina Mercouri, was nominated for Best Actress, while the title song from the film won the Oscar for Best Original Song for Greek musician Manos Hatzidakis, who had composed the music used in the film. A melody that appeared in both Never on Sunday and The Island of the Brave was sent to Lee’s management as a tune to be considered for the singer to record, and after being translated into English by Arthur Altman became “All Alone Am I“.

Here are the lyrics that say it all.

All alone am I ever since your goodbye
All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don’t hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart

No use in holding other hands
For I’d be holding only emptiness
No use in kissing other lips
For I’d be thinking just of your caress

All alone am I ever since your goodbye
All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don’t hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart

No other voice can say the words
My heart must hear to ever sing again
The words you used to whisper low
No other love can ever bring again

All alone am I ever since your goodbye
All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don’t hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart

_{Watch Brenda Lee perform “All Alone Am I” in a live show.}

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Brenda Lee – All Alone Am I (1963, Vinyl)

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A1		All Alone Am I
A2		By Myself
A3		(I Left My Heart) In San Francisco
A4		It's All Right With Me
A5		My Colouring Book
A6		My Prayer
B1		Lover
B2		All By Myself
B3		What Kind Of Fool Am I
B4		Come Rain Or Come Shine
B5		I Hadn't Anyone Till You
B6		Fly Me To The Moon

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Know yourselfA man among people

Aleksey is a smart and educated person, works as a system administrator. At work, he spends the whole day in a small room, which is more suitable for the definition of "closet", and very rarely goes into open space with the rest of the employees. He almost does not communicate with colleagues: he always thinks that he is distracting them from something and they do not really like talking to him. The young man has no friends. At home, simple entertainment awaits him - the same computer with the Internet, books. Almost nowhere, except for work, Alexey does not go. It seems to him that life is gray and boring, and nothing good awaits him.

Olga lives with a young man, she has a lot of acquaintances, she communicates a lot at work, but the girl is not satisfied with the quality of this communication. It seems to her that others do not notice something important in her. The topics that everyone around are talking about seem superficial and boring to Olga. Olga's partner is closed, he seems to be comfortable with her - but nothing more. Even surrounded by people, the girl feels isolated, she lacks the depth of communication.

In extreme cases, loneliness leads to depression, increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis

When we do not have social contacts or they do not satisfy us, we stop feeling significant and valuable. In order for us to realize our significance, it is necessary that others recognize and reflect it. When this does not happen, it is as if we are not. It is no coincidence that isolation is considered a punishment. Alone, we lose motivation and the desire to fulfill ourselves.

Being alone for a long time, we do not understand who we are and why. We “hang out” in an emotional vacuum, as if in a state of weightlessness, without support and guidelines. There is no need to wake up in the morning, there is no need and “nowhere” to live. In extreme cases, loneliness leads to depression, increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and even dementia. Lonely people have less energy and their life expectancy is shorter.

Four reasons for loneliness

Most often, lonely people do not let others near them. In order for them to "break through", you need to overcome the ditches and fences with barbed wire that they create around themselves. This does not mean that those suffering from loneliness are to blame for this: there are reasons why they put up protections.

Shyness. A lonely person can be ashamed of himself and his manifestation in the world. When someone else looks at him with interest, it seems to him that he is about to be “exposed”. It’s hard, sometimes unbearable, it’s easier to avoid such situations and not show interest in return. Often shy people become quite cheeky under the influence of alcohol: "letting go of the brakes", they unconsciously seek to fill the void that has been created due to the lack of regular communication.

Fear of people and their mirror “scare”. The reason may be the belief that it is impossible and even dangerous to trust anyone. We may not realize this installation, but broadcast it to the world. And when someone approaches us, we frown, turn away or answer in such a tone that discourages a potential interlocutor from any desire to approach us again.

A traumatic experience of intimacy. Perhaps in the past someone tactlessly treated our secret or betrayed us, and now closeness for us is equal to defenselessness. This could happen because we ourselves told about something very personal to hardly known people, and one of the interlocutors turned out to be dishonorable. A lonely person does not let others near him, and those around him feel it.

There are situations when a person is forced into isolation, for example, when moving to another country or city

Poor self-knowledge, inability to choose the environment and say “no”. Sometimes we just go with the flow and communicate with everyone who shows attention to us, regardless of whether these people suit us or not. Often for the same reason we choose an uninteresting job and generally an uninteresting life. Sometimes this property of character turns into the fact that we cease, in principle, to be interested in others, which contributes to loneliness.

All this can cause both the obvious loneliness that Alexey experiences, and the “loneliness in the crowd”, like Olga. Moreover, the same shyness can be hidden: a person is ready to show some of his sides, and some (usually deep ones) are not. Then the very communication with others remains superficial.

There are situations when a person is forced into isolation, for example, when moving to another country or city. Communication with others does not always improve quickly, often the language barrier, the lack of work and the general environment for communication interfere. But in these cases, loneliness is usually temporary - provided that we are socially active.

How to help yourself if you are lonely

The first and most important thing to remember is that you can get out of the state of loneliness. If you ever managed to make friends, then you will succeed again.

In addition, try to:

keep in touch with relatives and old acquaintances (modern means of communication allow you to do this, even if you live far from each other),
look for like-minded people - for example, in social networks (even virtual communication is useful),
go somewhere more often — even “outings” to the store, where you have to communicate with sellers and cashiers, help to feel better.

If the problem is old and only gets worse with time, it is worth contacting a psychotherapist. In the course of individual or group therapy, you will gradually become aware of the defenses that prevent you from getting close to others, learn to trust people, reduce anxiety and fear of communication.

Sometimes psychotherapy changes relationships with people in close circle who seemed hostile or uninteresting. Due to the fact that we begin to treat ourselves differently, the attitude of those around us also changes, and suddenly it turns out that there are nice and pleasant people nearby.

About the expert

Maria Gasparyan — family psychologist, certified gestalt therapist, coach. Her website.

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First of all, I would like to thank you all for responding to those who have no one to talk to, those who have nowhere to look for help. Thank you.
For the last few months I have been living a very lonely life, there is no one I can talk to, absolutely. After the betrayals of friends and relatives, I finally stopped trusting people. I live only training and reading books. But all the time I can’t train my body and mind, both of them need rest, and when my attention is not occupied with anything, I feel very bad. An internal dialogue sets in and all thoughts come down to me ceasing to exist. Live for the sake of providing for your living needs? I don't see the point. Train the body for the sake of fitness? Also a dead end. I understand, someone might say you need to start a family, I tried many times to build a personal life, but nothing came of it. Yes, and I don’t need children, sheer hassle. I'm all alone and don't know where to go.
I was very tired, tired of running away from myself, from my thoughts, from hopelessness and lack of choice. The body needs nourishment and willy-nilly will have to go and work, earning food, but why? I feel like a prisoner in this life who is serving his life term. I really want this to stop. But I myself cannot yet decide to end my empty and lonely existence, because what if, after the death of the body, if I kill it, will suffering await me? Deadlock again. I am involuntarily forced to be here, today lying on the couch and looking at the ceiling - I thought about what all this is for, how terribly meaningless my life is. I get up in the morning, I eat, I do small things, I read, then I go wandering the streets, then I train alone on street equipment, then I go home alone. Powers are running out. The prisoner knows how much he will suffer, but I, being a prisoner in this life, I don’t know, my strength is running out.

Single, age: 08/27/2018

Responses:

Hello, my friend! I see you are completely tired and desperate .. I sincerely sympathize with you. I see great potential and strength in you. You have a core. I understand how unbearable this is. This groundhog day is alone. Yes, it is now. But let's be honest. This is just so far. You are "sentenced" to this life. But your "sentence" can be a boon for you and those around you. I can share how I go through the same. Yes, very lonely. Yes, vicious circle. Yes, no relatives. Yes, there are no lovers. But there is you. I was looking for options to help and serve others (children, adults with disabilities, autistics) became easier and at the same time more difficult. Among the ministers and volunteers, divided into groups of friends, their loneliness is even more acute. Get ready for it. This is the first time. But I felt the need. You are physically strong. Such guys are very needed (to carry them, strollers, etc.) second. I realized that we are here temporarily and I try my best to fill my life with God and serve him. He brings people in. In my grandmother's cases:) the third. I'm looking for old friends and acquaintances. And if we agree to meet in a month, then I live this month a little better than before. Fourth. Help from psychological groups, therapists in reality and on the Internet. There are many videos. Something like this. Yes, sometimes you want to howl in pain. Howl. I'm leaving somewhere or at home. Fifth. Prayer. Prayer with tears and snot, and with a cry. Read Psalms. I understood one thing - while you have to really live one day. I spent the day as best I could - and already well. You'll be fine. I believe in you. You can. It's gonna be allright. It won't always be like this, you'll see. Be blessed!

Lekha, age: 33 / 08/12/2018

Hello! An introverted person is writing to you) A similar situation happened to me from birth (my parents worked in the North and I was entrusted to my grandmother). Years passed, and everywhere I was, as it were, alone - loneliness in a team (school, work). Once I read in a religious article that God says: “Therefore, go out from among them and separate yourself, says the Lord, and do not touch the unclean; and I will receive you. And I will be your Father, and you will be My sons and daughters.”
Then I assumed that my calling was to become a nun. Taking the blessing, I went to the monastery as a laborer. It turned out to be beyond my strength, and therefore I returned to the world back. But: during the time that I spent there, I met a girl, she graduated from Orthodox distance courses, and decided to work a little for the glory of God. That's how I got my first girlfriend. And later, when we became parishioners of one church, we became interested in pilgrimage trips, in the summer we regularly went out with other people from the church to nature. They helped orphans.. On such joint trips, I met my husband.. So, dear stranger, leave gloomy thoughts and start turning your life into an exciting journey. Once I was a “loner” who also indulged in despondency, but I decided to try: “play a nun”, yes, I realized that it was not mine. By the way, now I work remotely, because I get tired of people. But it doesn’t get boring either) Now, even in offices, good schools, all kinds of gamification are carried out. So, maybe it's time to change the role of a prisoner - in solitary, to the role of a seeker. Believe me, it is very interesting, noble and exciting.

Julia , age: 30 / 08/12/2018

Hello, buddy! I see you are completely tired and desperate .. I sincerely sympathize with you. I see great potential and strength in you. You have a core. I understand how unbearable this is. This groundhog day is alone. Yes, it is now. But let's be honest. This is just so far. You are "sentenced" to this life. But your "sentence" can be a boon for you and those around you. I can share how I go through the same. Yes, very lonely. Yes, vicious circle. Yes, no relatives. Yes, there are no lovers. But there is you. I was looking for options to help and serve others (children, adults with disabilities, autistics) became easier and at the same time more difficult. Among the ministers and volunteers, divided into groups of friends, their loneliness is even more acute. Get ready for it. This is the first time. But I felt the need. You are physically strong. Such guys are very needed (to carry them, strollers, etc.) second. I realized that we are here temporarily and I try my best to fill my life with God and serve him. He brings people in. In my grandmother's cases:) the third. I'm looking for old friends and acquaintances. And if we agree to meet in a month, then I live this month a little better than before. Fourth. Help from psychological groups, therapists in reality and on the Internet. There are many videos. Something like this. Yes, sometimes you want to howl in pain. Howl. I'm leaving somewhere or at home. Fifth. Prayer. Prayer with tears and snot, and with a cry. Read Psalms. I understood one thing - while you have to really live one day. I spent the day as best I could - and already well. You'll be fine. I believe in you. You can. It's gonna be allright. It won't always be like this, you'll see. Be blessed!

Lekha, age: 33 / 08/12/2018

Hello. Of course, work is important, because it is not only material wealth, but also communication, development, improvement, we actually learn all our lives. Do good deeds, at least once a day, and it will definitely not be lived in vain. You are young, there is every chance to find a soul mate, start a family. And the spouse will be the first to take care of the children, so I don’t see any disadvantages of marriage, on the contrary, the hostess in the house is great, she cleans, launders, strokes, cooks, and brightens up leisure like no other. Set bright goals for yourself, and when you achieve them, you will definitely understand why it was necessary. Good luck!

Irina, age: 08/30/2018

Hello) A very familiar feeling, hands often give up too ... but there is one thing but ... there are no dead ends. Everything that happens to us, no matter how terrible it may seem, is not just like that. At this moment, there is a rethinking of moral values, this is a kind of lesson, bitter, painful ... but a lesson. Sometimes we break into long-closed doors, not noticing the doors nearby, and it seems that everything, our strength is running out and there is nowhere else to move, but this is sometimes not the case. First you need to calm the soul and cool the mind and look and analyze your whole life. Ask yourself questions and answer them honestly and quickly without thinking too much. Let's try to figure it out together))) Just be sure to answer honestly and in order ... So the questions: - What do you want?
How will you know that you have it?
- What can stop you? Inspire? Promote?
- Why do you need it?
- How do you plan to achieve this?

Stranger, age: 40 / 08/12/2018

"I'm all alone and don't know where to go. " -
Try to go to church, pray to God. He alone is unchanging and righteous. This is to find meaning and content in your life.
And do not forget to go to the doctor to check the thyroid hormones, to find out if there are any sluggish inflammatory diseases. You are too young for the apathy caused by relationships with loved ones - most likely something is wrong with your body.

Nadezhda, age: 36 / 08/12/2018

And thank you for your kind words! You give the impression of a thinking, promising and educated young man. I fully support your choice in favor of books (what?) And outdoor exercise equipment. It remains to supplement your days with employment that brings income, and communication that is possible for you. Still, a person is a social being and being among other people, their life, their unpretentious chatter is beneficial for anyone. It is harmful to lock yourself in your thoughts - you are now observing this in practice.