All That Remains – Not Alone

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  My Opinion:In my opinion, I can't see involvement of a deity in this. In my time in the Army, I've put myself through some things that I didn't have any of my own strength left, so I had to draw from my significant other. A picture and the memory of the electricity I felt when she touched me was always the kick in ass I needed when I could have easily quit. I have faith in God, but sometimes, something intangible just won't cut it. It's during those times you need to gather strength from the people who care about you the most. As long as you have that, you're not alone.

  Flag Smittyon July 09, 2011   Link

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  General Comment:Its up to the listener if you want to involve a god in the meaning... But what gives most meaning and set your emotions in action ??! yes, i personally think of my girlfriend! Not a silly god that have done about nothing for me nor anyone else...

  Flag thums93on May 27, 2011   Link

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  General Comment:the amazing thing about these songs is that they can be interpreted in different ways. some of us don't have religion so you can interpret it as a gf if you want. i know that gfs sometimes make guys feel like they are whole. just sayin....

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  General Comment:well i used to think this was about a girl...but now i obviously realize a girl cannot make you feel whole again...only God can do that...and phil realizes that

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  General Comment:i game to this band puts me in beast mode love them absolutely awesome song

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  General Comment:Question is, why does everyone assume that a song is religious...
  
  I can see that it COULD mean finding god, or finding something worth staying with to make you feel whole and feel good inside, to make you feel welcome.
  
  But what I think, is that he has found something worth fighting for, something worth staying alive for and working really hard for, what is it, we dont know, or maybe, he is telling us through his experiences to start fighting and believeing for yourself and what you want to believe and what you dont.

  Flag Heretic666on January 29, 2010   Link

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  Song Meaning:So how about this...instead of people saying it's strictly about this or that, let's just say it's whatever the fuck you think it's about and stop arguing. I agree with name; however, his last sentence bugs me because he says before that it's about both and then he says, "I do think it was written to be about God" which shows how hypocritical he is :). If you think it has multiple meanings, don't turn around and say one of them is more correct than the other. This song means something different to each person just like each person sees something differently than the one next to them. State your opinion on the meaning and then gtfo. Quit trying to bash others ( I know I stated something earlier saying how religious doesn't always influence music but that isn't bashing I am stating a fact). For me: This song is about a lover...now goodnight

  Flag PWall19on December 22, 2009   Link

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  My Opinion:Honestly I think the argument over whether or not this is about a girl or a god is ridiculous. A few people touched on this already, but I believe the genius of this song and similar ones like This Calling and The Air That I Breathe is intentionally left very simple and broad so that it is allowed to take on different meanings.
  
  Regardless of Phil's faith, it's impossible to say definitively what the intended meaning of the song is. I'd like to believe that it was intended to cover an expanse of different meanings, kind of an open-to-interpretation sort of thing. Either way, I'm not particularly religious, so to me this song is about either a relationship or simply the strength of one's friends behind him.
  
  Overall, I think it's the lyrics are brilliantly simple and the song is incredibly well-performed.

  Flag btbam4mordecaion December 14, 2009   Link

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  General Comment:I'm sorry for bringing this up, but this song reminds me of twilight..
  
  Away from that point, I believe this song is about someone's other half. God, a girl, a guy, etc. And when they are not with him/her/it they feel alone, but they are together, they are whole, and inseparable. It gives them the strength to move on when nothing else did;]

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  My Opinion:look if u wana hear an awesome christian metal band look up mortal treason

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