Single #4 from ‘Raised On Radio’, this track cracked the Top 15 of The Hot 100 and the Top 10 of the Adult Contemporary chart.
The track was inspired by events in the personal lives of singer Steve Perry and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. The former was going through a breakup with his longtime girlfri...
[Verse 1]
I've been thinking about the times
You walked out on me
There were moments I'd believe, you were there
Do I miss you, or am I lying to my self again
[Verse 2]
I do these things
(It's all because of you)
I keep holding on, but I'll try
(try not to think of you)
Love don't leave me lonely
I'll be alright without you
[Bridge]
There'll be someone else...I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh...love's an empty face, I can't replace
(you don't need it)
[Verse 3]
People wondering why we broke apart
The great pretender here I go again
These things I do
(It's all because of you)
[Verse 4]
I'll keep holding but I'll try
(try not to think of you)
All I wanted was to hold you
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep telling myself
[Verse 5]
I'll be alright without you
Love's an empty face...Oh I've got to replace
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else, I keep telling myself
[Outro]
I'll be alright without you
Oh...love's an empty place, I can still see your face
I'll be alright
I’ll Be Alright Without You was written by Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain & Steve Perry.
I’ll Be Alright Without You was produced by Steve Perry & Jim Gaines.
Journey released I’ll Be Alright Without You on Mon Apr 21 1986.