Song Details
- Album Release Date: 1993-11-23
- Album Name: Janis
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “All Is Loneliness” by Janis Joplin
The song “All Is Loneliness” by Janis Joplin paints a picture of a dark and desolate landscape, expressing the emptiness and solitude that we all experience at times in our lives. The folk-blues style music and Janis’ powerful, wistful vocals convey a sense of longing and sorrow. Despite the sadness of the lyrics, the song also conveys a sense of hope that amidst bleakness, something different is around the corner. Lines such as ‘I can’t go on living this way’, suggest regret and feelings of being stuck and powerless, while other parts of the song, such as ‘there must be some button I can press to make it right’, shows that we are all searching for a way out of our struggles. The track ultimately concludes on an uplifting note, with the lyrics “All is loneliness, but I’ll survive”. These words reassure us that despite feeling lost and alone, we will find solace and strength to continue on our journey.