Alone (The Cure song)

"Alone" is a song by the English rock band the Cure from their fourteenth studio album, Songs of a Lost World (2024). Robert Smith wrote the song in 2019 after he rediscovered the Ernest Dowson poem "Dregs" in his journal and adopted its imagery. It is a gothic rock song that features drums, guitar, synthesisers, and piano. It begins with three minutes and twenty-one seconds of instrumentals, before Smith sings; music critics opined that the song's lyrical themes include mortality and environmentalism. The track was produced by Smith and Paul Corkett.

"Alone" first appeared during live performances as part of the band's 2022–2023 Shows of a Lost World tour. It was released as the lead single for Songs of a Lost World on 26 September 2024, being the first new material that the band released since their previous studio album 4:13 Dream (2008). "Alone" received strong reviews from critics, with particular praise towards its atmosphere, its placement as the album's opening track, and Smith's vocal performance. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Sales Chart, and charted in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Many publications included "Alone" in their lists of the best songs of 2024. It won Best Alternative Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026.