“You’re Not Alone” is a duet with contemporary/pop artist Britt Nicole. It expresses his religious beliefs, as seen in previous songs like “Galaxies”. It’s about how God can guide one through hard times.
According to a radio interview, the song was inspired by a Sudanese Christian woman, Mariam Ib...
[Verse 1: Adam Young]
Some days I barely hold on
When life drags me down
I wanna let go
But when my spirit is weak
You come to my aid
And strengthen my soul
[Pre-Chorus: Adam Young]
I'm lost without You
I'll never doubt You
Your grace is beyond compare
And though when it rains, it pours
You know all I have is Yours
You smile when You hear my prayer
[Chorus: Adam Young]
You rescued me, and I believe
That God is love, and He is all I need
From this day forth, for all eternity
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes, and I can hear You say
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
[Verse 2: Britt Nicole]
Some days I just can't go on
I stumble and fall
And I hang my head
But You reach out for my hand
And You lift me up
Again and again
Oh, yes, You do
[Pre-Chorus: Adam Young & Britt Nicole]
I'm lost without You
I'll never doubt You
Your grace is beyond compare
And though when it rains, it pours
You know all I have is Yours
You smile when You hear my prayer
[Chorus: Adam Young & Britt Nicole]
You rescued me, and I believe
That God is love, and He is all I need
From this day forth, for all eternity
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes, and I can hear You say
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
[Bridge: Adam Young, Britt Nicole, Both]
In the face of my depravity
For God so loved the world, He died for me, yeah
My fire burns 'till He returns
And takes me home beyond the galaxy, yeah, oh
[Chorus: Adam Young, Britt Nicole, Both]
You rescued me, and I believe
That God is love, and He is all I need
From this day forth, for all eternity (All eternity)
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes, and I can hear You say
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
“You're not alone,” oh, oh
[Outro: Britt Nicole]
You're not, you're not alone
Never alone
You’re Not Alone was written by Adam Young.
You’re Not Alone was produced by Josh Crosby & Adam Young.
Owl City released You’re Not Alone on Sat Sep 20 2014.
Adam Young talked about the song in the video below: