Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (original version) Reaction 

This song made me tear up when I first heard it when it was released and I was just over 6 years old and over 48 years later it still has the same affect on me. Beautiful song, tragically sad but an honest reflection of life for many people. Share the love people! Loved your reaction Faith _@Off Tap Life_ your sensitivity and empathy really shone through. For anyone who is interested this is the story behind the song. *GILBERT O`SULLIVAN tells the TRUE story of ALONE AGAIN (Naturally)* - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hb5IU72enEw.html

Just bloody listen

It is a happy song until you listen to the lyrics, great reaction

Gilbert writes all his songs, and what a brilliant writer he is. Check out all his stuff.

You have to listen to a song, many times to absorb it. This song is every person's life - that's why everyone can identify with it and feel it in their soul. But at the same time, the music is happy- as no matter what happens remember life is good and we are blessed, is the point I get from it.

Freddie Mercury once said "if I'm so popular why do I feel like the loneliest person in the world right now ?"

Wow, your words were very deep, especially when you said that one can be surrounded by lots of people but be the loneliest person in the world. Excellent reaction to music from my childhood.

Gilbert sings that he's going to kill himself. Reactor: Wait, why should there be tears? This sounds like a happy song.

Thanks, Faith - this is a super-beautiful song.. but also, the saddest song I know! I LOVE it...

Crushing lyrics set to a snappy, upbeat tempo.

I always loved this song, so beautiful and sad but such great memories when it came out from such a happy time , wish i could go back....

When I put this on full screen, the left side of my monitor looks like an IKEA catalogue.

I remember this song from my early teens, early 70's.

Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Alone Again, Naturally" I remember this saw was up there for song of year on New Year's Eve Radio Show that year. Great Song and Reaction...

..... We always have to remember when it was composed ......70's ........ the inspirations were different ......... however ..... ...... the music is simply beautiful .......... the power music is in it ........ emotion ........ Top of the US charts for 6 months .............

You missed the first line where he saying about throwing himself off the tower

One of the saddest songs ever... but beautiful. Loved your heartfelt, profound reaction

Gilbert O Sullivan was an incredible song writer, depression is a worldly problem, appreciate in your breakdown of this incredible song😊😊.

Its the saddest song that still makes you feel so happy

those lyrics hit you hard ! BOOM

Gilbert is brilliant.He said in an interview,...This had nothing to do with him.He simply put himself in the position of a person who feels this way,..and the lyrics Came.That is a genius song writer.This one touches me every time.Great reaction...Thank you...

Dan ganas de llorar con esa canción.

Gilbert O'Sullivan in an interview, said this song was not about his life. It was just an idea that he came up with and wrote. "Alone Again (Naturally)" is an introspective ballad, starting with the singer contemplating suicide after being left at the altar after his bride deserted him, and then telling about the death of his parents. O'Sullivan has said that the song is not autobiographical, as he did not know his father (who died when O'Sullivan was 11) very well, and that his father had mistreated his mother. Also, his mother was still alive when the song was written.

This song is a prime example of a clinical depressed person. They show the signs but mask them behind a façade that from the outside seems "cheerful" or happy. Also, a great reminder to listen to your friends and love ones when they're talking.

In artform, it!s called juxtaposition, happy tune parallel wirh a very sad song. Two different angles in the same perspective

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 Source: LyricFind Songwriters: O'sullivan Alone Again (Naturally) lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management

There's no reaching out when everyone around you counts on you to be the rock. js Classic song, great reaction.

Thx for your heartfelt comment. You know what depression means... And yes, there's always people you can talk to, just do it!

Please react to Vincent" by Don McLean. Beautiful song about Vincent Van Gogh. The video is lyric with Van Gogh' s paintings in the background.

Wow Faith, what a great reaction! I was digging through your older videos and found this. I had some high points in my life, but I've always thought of this song as my life's theme song because the loneliness just keeps coming back. And I've taken your advice and reached out for help, but therapists and pills don't help me find friends. I'm still alone. Thanks for the talk, though, and I hope the song wasn't too hard for you.

You missed a whole lot of lines before that line about God. While you were enjoying the beat, he was talking about throwing himself off of a tower b ecause he got stood up by his bride.

Powerful song. Amazing singer and songwriter. Great reaction. Thanks 😎

I dont think ive ever really paid attention to the words before ..

1st verse he literally says he is about to throw himself off a tower.

“ I promise myself to treat myself and visit a nearby tower and climbing to the top would throw myself off’. You then stop the song.and said it was a happy song. Huh? Next time you listen to that song read the lyrics to it

Hi. Even when he said his life was shattered you still thought it was a happy song until reality struck. If you want the complete OPPOSITE from Gilbert please watch "Clair" the video where it says "and Clair talks back", It is about him playing innocently with his very young GodDaughter: Clair who he looked after as "rent" as he lived with his Manager:Gordon Mills and Clair was his Daughter..

This song hits hard.

In the beginning you bopped your head thinking this was a happy beat and i thought "wait till she hears the lyrics" and you did hear them and everything changed and i love..love your reaction. Im new to your channel and im seeing what a beautiful soul you have.💖💞 Have you reacted to any Janis Joplin yet? If not would you consider reacting to Little Girl Blue and Maybe (both live if possible) blues/rock singer..Thank you

Or loosing your best friend who was more like a MOTHER when for 20 years your actual mom treated you as a burden like you were less than and then someone comes into your life for 27 years and than on February 28 2016. She’ passed away it’s been 5 years and yes i remember like it was yesterday ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY

Espectacular.

Alone again Naturally.

When you edited this song you've perhaps paid better attention to the first verse. All the lyrics belie the cheerfulness of this songs music. "What do we do? What do we do".

You know you shouldn't break the continuity of the song so that you get the full impact it. Give a full reaction after you've listened to the whole song. Bits and pieces don't do a song justice.

COMMENT 1 One other (def. not comical) Gilbert track I recommend to people is this...the song which could be about an ex-lover or an ex-manager ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hrD0DtHIrP0.html Also for some reason I was also reminded of this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PJNNJuy4xK4.html (you'll need the metrolyrics page) COMMENT 2 It took awhile for Faith to catch on, even though this is a song which begins with the protagonist contemplating suicide. Of course when it gets past the aborted marriage to the backdrop-events, i.e family bereavement...that's where this writer fails to comprehend.

God Bless Ya Darlin'!!! Trying to change that cycle myself. This is your best reaction yet!!! Let's pray someday the stigmas about depression end.

i loved this reaction, the way it hit you harder and harder as it went on. You look like a great person, the type I'd love talking to on acid or something. Peace and Love!

love ya girl! your awsome!

You need to actually listen to the words. It’s all right there. You’re dismissing them because you’re bee-bopping to the tune. This is one of the saddest songs recorded.

Enjoying your reactions and insights.. keep them coming.

Early for once! 🤣

I hear you about the depression deal.

“Wait why is it tears this seems like a happy song” Says 5 seconds after the man sings about literally committing suicide

Great but depressing

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Listen to that once you come off the drugs.

try some tracks by "Bread"

One reason to give our English language back, you Americans need your own language, and stop trying to understand words you simply don't understand

I fucking love you.

Have you consumed a lot of lead paint when you was a kid?

Is That All There Is....by Peggy Lee

Some good comments. (Shame about the distracting music near the end...)

Great , honest reaction to an all time classic ! 👌

I like you.

Obviously not listening to the lyrics! lol

Wow this is just jive talking, no context, and it's all about you, listen to Gilbert, you may learn something, but it's doubtful

You ramble a lot before beginning the actual reaction.

Laying off the drugs may help you before making any comments.

Please! Get to the content!!! Too much talking!

Depression only affects you if you let it.

I wouldn't subscribe to your channel if it was free.

Hey, Lusmas, you need mental help.