There's great truth in this heartbreaking song, but a truth that's nonetheless partial. We need never be entirely alone, however intense the feeling becomes. Loneliness is natural, a very real and mostly unavoidable part of life; but we can transcend it. It can happen when we identify ourselves too hard & too long with family/ partners. But we're linked to everyone, to everything, to ourselves. That's the ultimate family, where all belong. In that sense loneliness is a powerful kind of illusion.
In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promised myself, to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top Throw myself off In an effort to, make 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 May as well go home As I did on my own Alone again.... DRAMA!!!LOL!!!
jajaj, si está bien, si lo decía mas bien como broma, el año pasado fuí a ver a the police y canté todas las canciones, es algo natural, era entono de broma. saludos
Why did the piece of white trailer-trash with the 4 pack-a-day cigarette voice bother to record this talent when she thought she'd his background singer? Let's hear the man and not YOU!!! Fucking scank!
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Since this song is dated, and since the primary definition of the word GAY has drastically changed (to say the least),....when he performs it live today, he should consider changing "....I was cheerful bright and gay"...to, "...I was cheerful in every way"............GREAT SONG !!
Hi again Graham. Another one that went down well with the crowd.I'm impressed with you video quality,could you tell me how you converted from your cam,did u have to convert to flv ext? would appreciate any feedback.
Gilbert and his brother (the guitar player) wrote it after there mother died. Check it out if you don't believe me, i did a case study on him a few years back in college.
yup ,,this thanks giving ,,it's exactly where i'm at ,,,,,
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I just made a video for this classic, check it out, youtube.com/watch?v=ep2oCtjOhAc
truthserum2000 3 months ago
I wonder if he is still cheerful and bright? Cause I know he is still gay! And shut the hell up you tone deaf sea donkey!
Bodebodango 6 months ago
Gilbert O`Sullivan has a new album Gilbertville.
andyjack33 8 months ago
There's great truth in this heartbreaking song, but a truth that's nonetheless partial. We need never be entirely alone, however intense the feeling becomes. Loneliness is natural, a very real and mostly unavoidable part of life; but we can transcend it. It can happen when we identify ourselves too hard & too long with family/ partners. But we're linked to everyone, to everything, to ourselves. That's the ultimate family, where all belong. In that sense loneliness is a powerful kind of illusion.
marriedtoapoet 8 months ago
Top 10 Greatest song ever !
47tooter 9 months ago
Great song, brings back memories but someone should have stuffed a sock in that woman's mouth. She ruined the whole thing
BlueVooch 1 year ago
What the hell is going on in this vid, its distuurbing at best F***K me sideways!
shanie119 1 year ago
Who is that transvestite donkey witch singing in the background?
OriginalRocketJock 1 year ago 2
That was AWESOME! GREAT song! One of my all time favorites! Thanks Gilbert!
Tommyr 1 year ago 2
Beautiful song. But not this version.
There's much better without that annoying woman elsewhere.
NiteClerk 1 year ago 2
"God.. why did he hurt me?"
instead of "why did he desert me?"
andyandyband 2 years ago 2
Wish that bitch in the background would shut the fuck up and stop ruining the damn song
TheMacrage17 2 years ago 4
She is annoying!
vangoezear 2 years ago 3
@TheMacrage17 lol!!! Ha ha. Exactly what I was thinking. Too funny.
biggpempin 2 years ago
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thebeast2407 1 year ago
:-)
RAYalized 2 years ago
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robson1144 2 years ago
Essa me lembra uma novela chamada "O Leopardo". Era tão ruim, que tudo o que me lembro dela era a trilha de abertura, com esta música.
illagam 2 years ago
He's aged well.The bitch ruining the song is annoying.
murphfromtimmonspark 2 years ago 17
Do you know what I like about this most? It's the fat Irish cow, singing along; what a treasure! xxxx
pangy100 2 years ago 8
HAHAHA fat Irish cow..LOL
TiaGing 2 years ago 4
THANKS GILBERT!
sisterberthabangers1 2 years ago
Just the way I feel this Valentine's Day Weekend. I am Alone Again Naturally. Thanks Gilbert. I appreciate it.
laarbe 2 years ago 3
You and everybody else who listens to this song, there's always a reason: broken heart. Cheers for that!
lotfru 2 years ago 2
Seems so !
AdnanCucak 2 years ago
gilbertosullvanisgreat
IREMEMBERTTHATSONGWENTIWASGROWINGUP
tpowers06 3 years ago
jajaj, si está bien, si lo decía mas bien como broma, el año pasado fuí a ver a the police y canté todas las canciones, es algo natural, era entono de broma. saludos
roringo 3 years ago
no cantesssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!, por la cresta echaste a perder el video
roringo 3 years ago
te entiendo, pero ponete en su lugar, vas a ver a gilbert y toca este tema, no cantarias vos?
morzapt1 3 years ago
tone deaf bitch ruins the song - maybe your desperate-sex-starved-loser husband pretends he likes your voice, but you sound horrible
varsume 3 years ago 2
hahaha i wondered what that voice was i thought it was the echo off o sullivan.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
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fretfirestarter 2 years ago
Why did the piece of white trailer-trash with the 4 pack-a-day cigarette voice bother to record this talent when she thought she'd his background singer? Let's hear the man and not YOU!!! Fucking scank!
DBP1976 3 years ago 4
I really think he was one of the great song writers ..I wish though he changed his hairstyle alread I hated back then and still do....ha
Atomicflash500 3 years ago
That Banshee with the fuck awlful voice ruins a great video.
ee45exx 3 years ago 3
It's a shame not to hear him more in the forefront.
EchoPlexHead 3 years ago
I would probably be singing along too.
7monday99 3 years ago
Whoever the IDIOT is that's singing along with Gilbert should shut the fuck up, you sound like absolute SHIT!!!!!!
bigdgt06 3 years ago 3
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Since this song is dated, and since the primary definition of the word GAY has drastically changed (to say the least),....when he performs it live today, he should consider changing "....I was cheerful bright and gay"...to, "...I was cheerful in every way"............GREAT SONG !!
3ringsAIKMAN 3 years ago
Doesn't matter, You can't change an original song for 30 years to make people to make kids happy.
FaLLaCyV2 3 years ago
I agree. The younger generation might as well know the original meaning of words that have changed/expanded in meaning.
7monday99 3 years ago
So WHAT!! The original definition still stands despiter some who stole what really meant, "happy" at one time.
Carlrayb 3 years ago 2
Cool video! he still has the same hairstyle until now.
fil79 3 years ago
qué horror la voz detràs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miguelgriffin 3 years ago
haha thanks for the additional back-up dude!
karlospatriot 3 years ago
Great video! But next time, PLEASE refrain from singing along if you plan on posting it on YouTube! No offense, but we just want to hear Gilbert.
brianscorp05 3 years ago
lol
nirvanacin 3 years ago
aparantly hes playing glastonbury festival this year, hope i get a ticket on sunday lol.
tonymontana1974 3 years ago
Wow, I didn't realize he still was around playing. How old is he now and does he just stick around Ireland? And he still looks GOOD!
ilovelou4 3 years ago
Hi is 61!
burnabybrent 3 years ago
great performance ruined by pissed up irish people! lock up your guiness!! lol
and yes i am irish! mary coughlans my auntie
MeatloafTribute1 3 years ago
Its her camera, if she wants to sing she's entitled...
ceedee10 3 years ago
nice video im hopping to get a ticket for his dublin gigs this year anybody know when they go on sale??
birdman404 3 years ago
great song except the cartoon background noise. annoying
nesta09 4 years ago
Well, it would have been better without the the, um, background singing - and doing, "do, do, do-do's" during the solo...lol.
dennismtp 4 years ago
Sad news about gilbert's mother....especially when she was at that show!!!!! Get your facts right please.
benji5157 4 years ago 2
this is awesome ...he's making a comeback!!!
drummerkid71 4 years ago
wow! very good
biose7en 4 years ago
Excellent quality video. Great to hear the crowd. Doesn't he still look good.
YoureGuilty 4 years ago
Thnx Derek, it was a great show, althought the greatness of this song would better fit without the crowd trying to sing along...
RWillemM 4 years ago
Hi again Graham. Another one that went down well with the crowd.I'm impressed with you video quality,could you tell me how you converted from your cam,did u have to convert to flv ext? would appreciate any feedback.
Derek,Dublin
derekmcc 4 years ago
Hi Derek.
My camera records videos in MPG format already.
gajbgajb 4 years ago
Great song, written after the death of Gilbert's mother.
Great stuff!
roybuckleymusic 4 years ago
wrong sorry
opendtuning 2 years ago
Gilbert and his brother (the guitar player) wrote it after there mother died. Check it out if you don't believe me, i did a case study on him a few years back in college.
roybuckleytv 2 years ago
Gilberts mum is still alive ! she even appeared on irish tv with him not long ago !
mohawk3881 2 years ago