Lonely Alone
Reba McEntire · If You See Him [1998]
I could stop right here turn this car around.
Walk back through the door put my suitcase down.
Tell you I'm sorry and things would be alright I know.
But it all comes down to the lesser of the two.
Alone by myself or alone with you.
And if I have to be lonely I'd rather be lonely alone.
CHORUS
I'd rather miss someone out on this highway.
Than someone who's sittin' just three feet away.
And I'd rather be fightin' some old memories,
than to wonder if you ever really love me.
I could keep going on like I have all along.
Telling myself that there's nothin' wrong.
But if I have to be lonely I'd rather be lonely alone.
Repeat CHORUS
I don't know what I'll do, I don't know where I'll go.
There's a lot I'm not sure of but
one thing I know. If I have to be lonely,
I'd rather be lonely alone. If I have to be lonely, I'd
rather be lonely alone.
Walk back through the door put my suitcase down.
Tell you I'm sorry and things would be alright I know.
But it all comes down to the lesser of the two.
Alone by myself or alone with you.
And if I have to be lonely I'd rather be lonely alone.
CHORUS
I'd rather miss someone out on this highway.
Than someone who's sittin' just three feet away.
And I'd rather be fightin' some old memories,
than to wonder if you ever really love me.
I could keep going on like I have all along.
Telling myself that there's nothin' wrong.
But if I have to be lonely I'd rather be lonely alone.
Repeat CHORUS
I don't know what I'll do, I don't know where I'll go.
There's a lot I'm not sure of but
one thing I know. If I have to be lonely,
I'd rather be lonely alone. If I have to be lonely, I'd
rather be lonely alone.
Lonely Alone
Reba McEntire's 'Lonely Alone' stands as a poignant song in her extensive discography, released on the 1998 album 'If You See Him.' The track exemplifies her signature country-pop style, blending heartfelt vocal delivery with acoustic instrumentation to explore themes of solitude and emotional vulnerability. As part of her broader catalog of hits from the late 1990s, the song reflects the era's emphasis on personal storytelling within the genre. McEntire's ability to convey deep sentimentality through this recording highlights her status as a defining voice in modern country music, resonating with audiences who connect with narratives of quiet reflection and resilience.