"Alone" by Heart

Experience the power of Heart's monumental 1987 number one hit, "Alone." This definitive arena rock power ballad showcases Ann Wilson's breathtaking vocal range and emotional delivery. A colossal success worldwide, "Alone" stands as one of the most iconic rock love songs of the entire decade.

Released as the lead single from Heart's 1987 album Bad Animals, "Alone" stormed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the band's incredible 80s resurgence. Penned by renowned songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, this arena rock anthem perfectly captured the era's dramatic sound and became one of Heart's signature songs.

From its gentle piano intro to the explosive, pleading chorus, "Alone" is a masterclass in arena rock balladry. Ann Wilson's legendary performance conveys intense longing and vulnerability, making this 1987 love song an unforgettable emotional powerhouse. Its massive sound and heartfelt lyrics defined the peak of 80s rock ballads.

SONG MEANING: This iconic power ballad expresses the intense feeling of loneliness and yearning for a specific person, especially at night when vulnerability surfaces ("Till now I always got by on my own... And now it chills me to the bone"). The singer questions how they can bridge the gap and be with the one they desire ("How do I get you alone?"), feeling utterly isolated without them.