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: As Alice drives away, another neighbor named Sally calls. She reveals that she has been waiting 24 years for the narrator to notice her , suggesting that while one door has closed, another may be opening. Musical Interpretations

: The story reaches its climax when a "big limousine" pulls into Alice's drive. She is leaving, and although the narrator doesn't know where she is going or why, he realizes his window of opportunity has finally closed. campbell_brothers_living_next_door_to_alice

The narrative follows a man who has lived next door to a girl named Alice since they were children. : As Alice drives away, another neighbor named Sally calls

While the original song by Smokie (and the earlier version by ) is a melancholic soft-rock ballad, the Campbell Brothers (often performing as Die Campbells ) frequently infuse the story with an upbeat, country-dance energy, making the tale of long-lost love a staple for sing-alongs and line dancing. Campbell Brothers - Living Next Door To Alice She is leaving, and although the narrator doesn't

The Campbell Brothers, known for their country and pop style, bring their own flavor to the narrative of unrequited love that has lasted for . The Story: 24 Years in the Shadows