enjoy. gilbert o'sullivans alone again in its original form. not that cruddy kareoke version with redubbed crap over the original. this is the real deal LIVE with flutes and all.
I am alone again after my wife passed last year, after so many years of Marriage. I heard this song again, that we listened to back in the 70s when we were teens, and all those memories from then just came flooding back. I smile and think of the good times we had. I miss you like crazy Sharon, but i will always carry you in my heart. I love you. xxxxxxx
same here my friend, my wife passed 10 years ago + I miss her so much + as a result I've been walking this lonely journey alone since, I try to act like id like to at least get back in the dating game but it's been 27 years since I was blessed with a almost perfect wife, my deepest condolences about your wife, she must be a special lady + thank God that he gave you her for the time you did have her
same here my friend, my wife passed 10 years ago + I miss her so much + as a result I've been walking this lonely journey alone since, I try to act like id like to at least get back in the dating game but it's been 27 years since I was blessed with a almost perfect wife, my deepest condolences about your wife, she must be a special lady + thank God that he gave you her for the time you did have her
same here my friend, my wife passed 10 years ago + I miss her so much + as a result I've been walking this lonely journey alone since, I try to act like id like to at least get back in the dating game but it's been 27 years since I was blessed with a almost perfect wife, my deepest condolences about your wife, she must be a special lady + thank God that he gave you her for the time you did have her
Rick Bland i dont know why i passed by here listening songs of my uncle and mother back in the days. Your message here caught me thinking for the future. i am 34 by now
I feel your pain. I lost my wife 37 years ago. I miss her as much today as I did the day she died. You never get over something like that; you just learn to cope. I hope all of my friends here have learned as I have. You have had special ladies in your life that nothing can replace. I have great comfort in my children, my step children and my grand children. May you all have the happiness I have in my life now.
Too much sadness. Haunting lyrics of a song that touched my ♥️at a very early age. A no d then my dad died leaving my 65 year old mom to get through her 9 tensing years. 😥
Those two talents could've existed as equals if not for timing. Not saying Elton doesn't deserve his fame, but it makes you wonder how it could've turned out
What a beautiful but heart-wrenching song. Fortunately, I got past my suicidal teenage years by hanging onto the hope that somehow things would get better for me. That happened when I was blessed at the age of 21 with a beautiful girl from Mexico who was 18 years old at the time and we fell in love and she rescued me from my abyss of loneliness and misery. Now we are going to celebrate 30 years of marriage together this year.
I've got through two suicide attempts, one when my dad passed away when I was 10 and another later on in high school. After the second one I had somebody tell me that we create the life we want and I realized that if I tried to be what I felt I wanted to be that I could and I am.
The day I laid my mom to rest, pulling out from the cemetery this song came on. I cried and cried the entire time. I will never forget the love my parents had, but now they are together.
I'm sorry for your loss. I would love to tell you things get better but that would just be a lie. Next month my mother's been gone for 8 years and I still miss her very much. It sounds like we both are listening some music to help us feel better.
If you ever get to see Mount Shasta and Northern California covered with the snow you understand that that was a gift from God frosted just give us a taste of what heaven is looking like your wife is there now in heaven and everything is so beautiful and peaceful and no pain and no sorrow I'm sure she misses you as much as you miss her but hang in there brother you will be there with her one day when your chores are done then you get to go home to that forever love to can ever be taken away ever again
I hope you have some people in your life who you are close to. Nothing can take away the pain of this loss but reaching out to other people could help to soften the pain a bit and help you to find some happiness in some ways. I wish you all the best and send you a virtual hug.
I used to listen to this in the army in the 70s missing my girlfriend i came out the army and married my girl we have been together for 47 years and i still love her
Was 13 yrs. old in '71 when this song came out.... Didn't realize I'd be 65 and alone as I am today. Sad that my happiest years 60's-70's are gone..... but BLESSED to have grown up in that era and hearing songs like this as they were being played on the radio....
My father left home when I was nine years old, and I remember seeing my mother kneeling down in front of the record player, playing this song and crying, and it broke my heart. Rest in peace mom...I love you, and I miss you very much!
My mom died in a car accident earlier this year in january, and it’s still so very hard to believe that she’s really gone. I’m 15 and I’m so angry that I’ll have to spend the rest of my life without my mom. I miss her every day. She was the greatest. And I can’t stop crying to this song.
Live your life loving the gift of having shared so many beautiful years with her... She is with you and her happiness is (be sure) to look at you making your dreams real. You're not alone.
@@elisagaleano I am so sorry dear, Maya. You were blessed to have a mom, worth missing. As you live your life you will notice that you say or do something and will realize it is her, and it will make you happy.
This song is the history of my life, every time I listen to it brings tears to my soul. The lost, the time that won’t come back, the good memories, the first lover, the youth. Now is only memories and alone again naturally.
My dad passed 15 years ago and still miss him so much. He was a hard man to please but always cared for his family. Miss you dad, wish we could have done more for you. So sorry for that.
The line about how he "cried and cried all day" when his mother died scared me as a kid to think that it would happen to me some day. It finally did. My Mom passed away on June 10, 2020 and I did cry all day. My Dad also died at 65 years old. Still love this song. God Bless.
I was 23 when this came out and my father had just passed away, suddenly, of a heart attack at age 49. He left us all too early, my sister was 20, and two younger brothers 13 and 9. We were all heartbroken. This song was often on the radio and more often than not, I turned it off and other times I was compelled to listen. It made me sad beyond tears. My new bride always turned and hugged me when this was played. Sadly, after 24 years, she too left me...alone again.
I was going to tell the story of being 7 and my beloved dog Rowdie getting hit by a motorcyclist and getting killed and seeing his little , warm , lifeless body on that cold road that night .. but what you've been through is worse I guess .. This was on the radio almost every day back then 😪
I'm 43 years old, I'm Brazilian, I listened to these songs when I was a child. My father had beautiful records, I grew up listening to really good music, which touches the soul and heart. just beautiful.❤❤
I am a 70-year-old Taiwanese. I was hooked on this song when I first heard it when I was a teenager. The sad lyrics, intriguing melody, and outstanding chords all make me never tire of listening. It makes me walk into the tunnel of time and reminisce. It is very sad to remember the days when I was young and frivolous.
You have to be good to get away with writing a song that is basically about miserable experiences in life, and yet leave such an immense emotional impression as this song does even after all these years when it was first produced. A remarkable song by a superb singer songwriter.
My father died 3 years ago today. My mother, 5 years ago tomorrow. I am listening to this all day. Over and over. I’ve cried, smiled, cried, laughed thinking about our time together. I am grateful for that and want to say, Mom and Dad, you will always be part of me and live in my heart.
Don't know why but I play this over and over. It really moves me. Reminds me of the days I was growing up. My family split and it brings me back. I am now 78 with a loving family. I am not alone any more.
My dad was killed in a car accident in 1976. My mother just passed away the day before valentine's day at age 90. In all those years she never so much as went on a date he was her true love. RIP mom your finally together again.
My mom was the same. My dad died 32 years ago at the age of 56 and my mom is now 80 years old and never went on a date either. My dad was her true love. She still around and enjoy her kids and grandkids.
É muito emocionante recordar as boas lembranças,são momentos inesquecíveis que nunca voltarão,tempo em que as musicas falavam ao coracao,hoje não existe musicas tão lindas. Como essas,chega toca nossa alma.
My sister passed away in November 2023. Now I’m completely alone in an unfamiliar place, my mental health is absolutely shot to shit, and this song with these lyrics are exactly how I’m feeling and how I continue to feel and I just do not see a way out of this absolute mess of a life I have now. “I truly am indeed, alone again, naturally”. 😢
Well done. He was only 24 when he wrote it. 29 in this video. He's 77 now. This song was aimed at young people. Analysis of young love and how it feels.
I'm 14, this is one of my favorite songs. Along with several other songs more falling in to the genre of Swing, Jazz, or Disco. But I'm still able to enjoy more modern music and some rock, luckily. (Side Rant) It's saddening that some people close themselves off to very specific genres and ages of music. I remember how much of a pain it was to get my mother to stop calling me weird for not liking "The Cure" nearly as much as "The Ronettes" or Cole Porter. I cannot exactly disagree with her on certain modern music- But I got her to like Billie Eilish, Shakira, and Olivia Rodrigo.
I'm 45 years old, and my cat died last year. I 'm pretty sure it was one of his favorite, because whenever i was playing this song he was purring. SO: This one's for you Mr Mustache... Wherever you are... I still think about you and love you very much. Thank you for these great times we shared. ps: sorry if my english is not too good, it is not my native tongue...
When you're ready please do go to your local SPCA and find another so many cats need a loving home like you can provide. I know I'm a cat guy too. You have my condolences. 😺
Ur English is fine my dear brother. My cat passed couple years ago, he, too, loved the late 60s & 70s music. What's not to love? Artists actually had something of substance to say in those days. Sorrowfully it's no longer like that.
Lyrics: In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Will throw myself off In an effort to Make it clear to whoever wants to know what's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Were people saying, my God, that's tough She stood him up No point in us remaining We may as well go home As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to who wouldn't do The role I was about to play But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about, God in his mercy Oh, if he really does exist Why did he desert me In my hour of need I truly am indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that There are more hearts broken in the world That can't be mended Left unattended What do we do What do we do Alone again, naturally Looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start With a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever spoken And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
I knew when my mother passed away I wouldn't be able to listen to this again. She loved this song, and the lyrics '' and when she passed away, I cried and cried all day '' still resonates so strongly with me.
I always turned this song off when I was young because it ended with his parent’s dying. It wasn’t until recently I forced myself to listen to it again and it begins with him contemplating suicide. So sad.
@@canbest7668 There are certain things that can make me cry. I have a reputation for being quite the opposite, but I've known no small amount of sorrow and sadness in my life. Sometimes it's something like this song; sometimes it's when I have to tell of some event that was very hard to face. One of them is when I tell of how my autistic son was so badly abused when we lived in Israel; telling how he went into his mother and gave a short speech that began, "Daddy will take me to America to save my life." I can't even type the words without feeling tears building up.
It is impossible NOT to cry - it is quite simply the saddest song ever written. Django Bates' version is even sadder, (much more direct, as it doesn't have the bouncy rhythm)
Yeah me too, I absolutely love this song and everything it brings to me and the crazy thing is I didn't like this type of music when it first came out. Now I can't get enough of it 😊
An all time classic.They'll be playing this on RU-vid and radio stations around the world for the next 100 years and beyond.Mark my words : ) December 3rd 2023.
I'm a 67 yr old guy.. My twin brother Daniel died at 35... Our father passed away when Danny and I were 19. Gilbert thank you.. Also to Sir Elton John who sang Daniel Both you inspire me to be my best in life.. and treat people in the world with kindness and Respect..
I grew up with a set of twin brothers as friends, Dave and Daniel Gates, Dan died young, not sure what age exactly, forgive me, your story plucked my heart strings, Dave would be your age, wish you well...
Maravillosa canción!!!! Tuve una infancia feliz pero, a pesar de no entender la letra, esta canción me tocó el corazón cuando era un niño en España. Y lo sigue haciendo hoy!!! Hoy he bailado con ella y me he sentido muy feliz. Es curioso que una letra tan melancólica reconforte tanto el corazón. Pero es que esta melodía es pura magia,! Gracias, Gilbert, esta canción vale una vida!! Un abrazo a todos los corazones solitarios: vuestros comentarios me han hecho llorar. Nunca estáis solos: siempre hay alguien esperándoos a la vuelta de la esquina... o a la vuelta de la vida ❤❤❤❤
I'm alone. This song reverberates deeply. I think of climbing that tower, but I dont have the balls. I truly listen to this song on repeat. Alone again naturally.
I agree Maryanne Meleka, It's a sad song and I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it and I don't know why I did... I just did. Oh Well, Love has a way of healing all people and we all must admit that we all love somebody and today it is you that I love for your comment. Thank You!... I don't feel alone any more. THANK YOU!
I recall this song playing on WCBS, one of the only stations we had. And drives to the beach in the back seat, no AC, the wind rearranging your hair and the radio playing your only distraction and relief from the heat! ❤
In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Will throw myself off In an effort to Make it clear to whoever Wants to know what it's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Were people saying, My God, that's tough She stood him up No point in us remaining We may as well go home As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to who wouldn't do The role I was about to play But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about, God in His mercy Oh, if he really does exist Why did he desert me In my hour of need I truly am indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that There are more hearts broken in the world That can't be mended Left unattended What do we do What do we do Alone again, naturally Looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start With a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever spoken And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Will throw myself off In an effort to Make it clear to whoever Wants to know what it's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Were people saying, My God, that's tough She stood him up No point in us remaining We may as well go home As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to who wouldn't do The role I was about to play But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about, God in His mercy Oh, if he really does exist Why did he desert me In my hour of need I truly am indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that There are more hearts broken in the world That can't be mended Left unattended What do we do What do we do Alone again, naturally Looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start With a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever spoken And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
@Barbara Guest this comment doesn’t make sense you just sound like a negative dickhead stop being so contstantly critical it makes you look like a smug asshole but that’s just me
@Barbara Guest you must b miserable and nothing better to do to comment negatively and unnecessarily on this nice song and lyrics so we can sing along. Get some honey to spruce your day.
Superb writing. The lyrics of this and other Gilbert O'Sullivan songs/ballads/poems are much loved and anylised by so many people from all walks and stages of life. Thank you x
My condolences. Lost 6 members of my family in one year. Last year; two in the same week. And it was not violence. They all were sick or suddenly died of heart failure. Life can be both beautiful and cruel and painful at the same time. May God bless you to continue on to better days ahead.
When you lose someone you love certain songs such as this can ignite powerful memories ( sadness and happiness) in ones heart years after the loss happened. What a wonderful song!
Exactly, all I hear now is so and so passed, it's like everything and everyone through out my life is gone or being whiped away. And this the generation doesn't make sense. Their so selfish to the point of only care about their image. I was glad to see people out protesting this year but the timing was off with the pandemic. Talk about confusing times🥺🤔
Yeah, that part has always gotten to me also; have taken to telling God "Quit picking on the FAT KID!"! Not out of self pity, just a break from fuckery would be nice, you know?
Yes because my son who is a very gifted artist in all genres says to me often " Mom if you look deep there is so much beauty in sadness & pain. There is something beautiful about it. " I think this song explains this.
Yes he did! With 60 million views, obviously this song is highly loved. And as for me, I will never forget this song even though I first heard it 48 years ago...a true classic.
Wow, you lost your parents when they were young. I was born in 1957. I remember this song when it first hit the charts and it is indeed a passionate one for me... Good luck to you..
my most sincere sympathy to your loss you lost your parents died so young I graduated from high school in 1972 your mom was only 1 year old and to know shes gone, is asad thing, sorry Swag...the best to you ..god bless, well at least enjoy this song, and feel a fatherly hug from me to you..take care
My grandpa introduced this song to me long ago . I never knew a mothers love - learned to love seasons, song , spring for the birds despite the person not able to be a mom to her youngest sister. Life has much to live for & to love - having been loved no matter the time .. is everything living gifts to us. Love those no matter how they enter your life - you may be the only mirror they see how love should look in . Bless the family , all missing whom we may never know & those here a short time
I know God and His Son Jesus most definitely exist. But when I hear this song, I start to cry. I lost my Mom at 91 November 22nd. 2022. I wish I was a better Son and more patient, loving and kind towards her while she was alive. Hope to see her in Heaven when it's my turn to leave this world.
I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know how exactly you feel but I feel similar. Only it was my older brother in 2019. He was 17. My mom blames herself and she hasn't been the same since. She is almost always sad. I wish I was a better brother and I wish that I was a better son, so I could cheer her up. But I don't know how anymore. My family feels shattered. In 2021, my best friend and role model died of leukemia. His wife says he waited every day for my phone call. But I didn't call him every day. I feel like I failed him. I wish I was a better friend. Now I'm in college and all my high school friends have gone their own way. I don't have any friends here at college and I just failed my nursing school course. I feel like such a failure and I feel so alone. It makes me want to go see my friend and my brother. But I can't. I can't put my mom through that again. I'm sorry that was a lot I just had to get out.
@@brycetonbennett9346 -My heart goes out to you my friend. You are in a lot of pain, but the Lord see's and knows your heart. Don't give up, you're still young and you will get other chances. Take the Nursing Exam when you're ready. Don't give up on your dreams. They do become a reality. When you're down and out, cry out to Jesus. He can do anything, nothing is impossible with Jesus! May God bless you, you're in my prayers!
my father died soon after this came out, and i was just little. i still have my mom, thank goodness, but she never remarried ['the only man she loved had been taken'], and she was only 35. you can imagine how i feel when i hear this song, and yet, i am here and playing it! sucker for punishment? sometimes you need a good cry.
EXACTLY --- yes the lyrics are a bit depressing but it's still an incredible song. I've loved it since I first heard it and that love affair remains to this day ...........
I am from Holland. When I hear this song, I remember my childhood. All together with my family. Almost everybody passed away. Luckily I have my wife and children now. Still together..
Very sorry for your loss, I can relate to that, it's been 23 years since my Mom passed away and I still cry, she was only 51 and it was really hard on me as she was my best friend, I cherish what time we did have together and I'll never forget them, God bless my friend
In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top will throw myself off In an effort to make it clear to whoever What it's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Where people saying: "My God, that's tough" "She stood him up" "No point in us remaining" "We may as well go home" As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to who wouldn't do The role I was about to play? But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about God in His mercy Who if He really does exist Why did He desert me? In my hour of need I truly am indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that there are more hearts Broken in the world that can't be mended Left unattended What do we do? What do we do? Alone again, naturally Looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start with a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever spoken And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
Thank you, thank you , and thank you so very much for providing us with the lyrics to this song!!! :-) Applauses goes out to you, so would you please stand up and take a bow ... Have a great day ok :-) :-) many, many, thanks to you. :-) thumbs up to you :-)
My friends ,German,American and me Asain were chatting non stop whilst driving out of town.when this song was played over the radio ,all of us suddenly became muted and emotional until this haunted song ended!
I would go fishing in the woods at a rock quarry in upstate New York by myself for hours. This song would always pop up in my mind and I'd sing it to myself for hours. Couldn't go to the quarry without thinking of this song all day long!!!
Alone Again (Naturally)" In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Will throw myself off In an effort to make clear to whomever What it's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch At a church where people saying My God, that's tough, she stood him up No point in us remaining We may as well go home As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to, well, who wouldn't do The role I was about to play But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about God in His mercy Who, if He really does exist Why did He desert me? And in my hour of need I truly am, indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that there are more hearts Broken in the world that can't be mended Left unattended What do we do? What do we do? Alone again, naturally Now, looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start With a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever spoken And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
"Alone Again (Naturally)" (originally by Gilbert O'Sullivan) In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Will throw myself off In an effort to Make it clear to whoever Wants to know what it's like When you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Were people saying, My God, that's tough She stood him up No point in us remaining We may as well go home As I did on my own Alone again, naturally To think that only yesterday I was cheerful, bright and gay Looking forward to who wouldn't do The role I was about to play But as if to knock me down Reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces Leaving me to doubt Talk about, God in His mercy Oh, if he really does exist Why did he desert me In my hour of need I truly am indeed Alone again, naturally It seems to me that there are more hearts Broken in the world that can't be mended Left unattended What do we do What do we do [Instrumental Interlude] Alone again, naturally Looking back over the years And whatever else that appears I remember I cried when my father died Never wishing to hide the tears And at sixty-five years old My mother, God rest her soul Couldn't understand why the only man She had ever loved had been taken Leaving her to start With a heart so badly broken Despite encouragement from me No words were ever [Spoken] And when she passed away I cried and cried all day Alone again, naturally Alone again, naturally
I just lost a long time 40 plus year friend who truly had the hardest life of any human i ever knew..Both parents gone by age 16, boarding school, homelessness, alcoholism, Divorce, rare blood disease which ultimately took him out this past weekend, he found a new love and she died on him 2 years later...He always said This was his Favorite song ever...He said it spoke for just about every factor of his life from age 8-58...Rest In Peace, Michael Ryan from Philly...It was a Great 40 year run, and now you are with your family and beloved Frances once again...Love you, my Brother...Say HI to EVERYONE for me...I'll Miss You!!
@@aliciabelt7322 haha. That is one of the funniest comments I’ve seen in a while. Jesus does not save, but the idea of Jesus can be an inspiration to the naive, perhaps. Which turns out is you. Best of luck to you, but to the rational, well, we’re on our own. Must be nice
This has to be the MOST beautiful sad song ever! I was 10 and now at 53 years old, it brings more tears then ever now! I was a child of a bitter divorce..I was only 14 when my parents split and that's why I cry still today!
It's ok to be emotional...*...The Lord has always made sure we are never truly " alone"...Blessings to all children of divorce! I wish I had the power and money to put up places where kids of that pain can go talk to other's who have been there and are now adults such as myself...I am talking like children 20 years old and younger. Divorce at any age is not easy to see your parents go through with, but when you are only in 9th grade as I was , it crushed me to not have my father in my life on a day to day! Then even worse, when he married his 3rd wife just 1 year later, he never looked at me again! (* I don't think this song is about divorce, it just reminds me of my parents)* We all need help in many ways that will affect our lives forever! Music is one of the beautiful things I always had to help me and it still does! ( nickydepaola.com)..I am a singer, not big time but I have made my living since 1985 doing what I LOVE! Peace to all..*
This song refers to the death of his mom. Notice the use of the word 'gay' as it used to be understood (as 'happy') before the homosexuals usurped it for their own interest. I'm so sorry the song affects you so strongly because of your personal history. My parents also had an extremely bitter breakup over a decade before this song came out, in 1972, as have many others from the 1950s and 1960s, before it got worse in the 1970s. Good luck to you in your future years.
