Ah, vision’s gettin’ blurry, I had too much to drink today
Yeah, walk around the party, lookin’ for a familiar face
Drunk as fuck, I’m in the bathroom, reflection gettin’ hard to face
Need to sit down for a minute, I feel like I lost my way, yeah
Talkin’ to myself, I can’t get out my head
Voices tellin’ me I don’t belong in here
Livin’ in L.A. alone, surrounded by strangers
I’ve been fightin’ demons in the city of angels (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always a—
I’ve been fightin’ demons in the city of angels
Can’t get out of my head
Thirty floors up, I’m tryin’ not to jump head first
Hard to get out of my bed
Shit be feelin’ lucky but I feel like I’m cursed
Ah, vision’s gettin’ blurry, I had too much to drink today (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Yeah, walk around the party, lookin’ for a familiar face (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
Drunk as fuck, I’m in the bathroom, reflection gettin’ hard to face (Hey)
Need to sit down for a minute, I feel like I lost my way, yeah
Talkin’ to myself, I can’t get out my head
Voices tellin’ me I don’t belong in here
Livin’ in L.A. alone, surrounded by strangers
I’ve been fightin’ demons in the city of angels
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always a—
I’ve been fightin’ demons in the city of angels
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always alone (Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like I’m always a—
I’ve been fightin’ demons in the city of angels
Can’t get out of my head, city of—
Can’t get out of my head, city of—
Can’t get out of my head, city of—
Can’t get out of my head, city of angels
Loneliness in the City of Angels
“LA Alone” by Bryson Tiller delves into the emotional turbulence of feeling isolated amidst the bustling city of Los Angeles. Tiller paints a vivid picture of searching for connection at crowded parties, only to be met with a sense of detachment and inner turmoil. The recurring theme of fighting personal demons while being surrounded by strangers highlights the paradox of loneliness in a city known for its glamour and opportunity.
Struggling with Inner Demons
The lyrics candidly explore the artist’s struggles with mental health, referencing moments of self-doubt and the overwhelming urge to escape from his thoughts. Tiller’s raw storytelling brings to light the heavy weight of anxiety and the search for meaning in a place that often feels unfamiliar. The repetition of being “always alone” amplifies the sense of persistent solitude, making the song resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place in a crowd.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2024