Alone

Rag'n'Bone Man's song 'Alone' delves into the emotional and societal pressures of conforming to traditional life paths. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who feels the weight of societal expectations to find a partner, start a family, and live a conventional life. The opening lines, 'Hurry up and find the one / Who makes you feel like you've become complete,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the urgency and pressure to conform to these norms. The mention of feeding kids and washing clothes further emphasizes the mundane and repetitive nature of this expected lifestyle.

The song also touches on the internal conflict and realization of freedom, albeit a freedom that feels more theoretical than actual. The line 'It's taken all the years to find out you're free, supposedly' suggests a bittersweet acknowledgment that the freedom to choose one's path comes with its own set of challenges and loneliness. The repeated refrain, 'Don't that make you feel alone?' serves as a haunting reminder of the isolation that can come from not fitting into societal molds, even when one is technically 'free.'

Rag'n'Bone Man also explores the theme of aging and the pressure to settle down before it's 'too late.' The lyrics, 'Must be a thousand times she told ya that your body's getting older, don't you know,' reflect the societal obsession with youth and the fear of being left behind. The song's narrative suggests that even when one follows the expected path, as in the lines 'You'll get married to a man who has all the desired plans for life,' there is still a sense of unfulfillment and loss of identity. The repeated questioning of feeling alone underscores the emotional toll of living a life dictated by others' expectations rather than one's own desires.