What is the meaning of alone by Maya Angelou?

Answer 1

Lying, thinking

Last night

How to find my soul a home

Where water is not thirsty

And bread loaf is not stone

I came up with one thing

And I don't believe I'm wrong

That nobody,

But nobody

Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone

Nobody, but nobody

Can make it out here alone.

There are some millionaires

With money they can't use

Their wives run round like banshees

Their children sing the blues

They've got expensive doctors

To cure their hearts of stone.

But nobody

No, nobody

Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone

Nobody, but nobody

Can make it out here alone.

Now if you listen closely

I'll tell you what I know

Storm clouds are gathering

The wind is gonna blow

The race of man is suffering

And I can hear the moan,

'Cause nobody,

But nobody

Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone

Nobody, but nobody

Can make it out here alone.

Answer 2

"Alone" by Maya Angelou explores the feelings of isolation and loneliness that can come from being misunderstood or marginalized. It reflects on the inner strength needed to overcome these challenges and find peace within oneself. Ultimately, the poem conveys a message of resilience and self-acceptance.

Answer 3

This poem Alone means that even though you try to go through life being alone and independent, you are always going to need the help of others no matter what.

Answer 4

Maya Angelou went through a lot of trials and tribulations in her life which to me seemed like she was alone.