"On My Own" is a song by Canadian rock group Hedley. It was released on July 18, 2005, as the lead single from their debut studio album Hedley. The song peaked at number one on the Canadian Singles Chart. It was also the only single released in the United States from that album, serviced to alternative radio on July 10, 2006, and contemporary hit radio on July 24. "On My Own" is featured on the US release of Famous Last Words.
"On My Own" is a melodic rock track, featuring vocals described as nasal and earnest from frontman Jacob Hoggard. Speaking about the song's meaning, Hoggard stated that it is about "a new life and a new beginning." The song was used in the 2006 strategy video game, Thrillville.
"On My Own" was written by Chris Crippin, Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac and Dave Rosin, while production was handled by Brian Howes.
The music video for "On My Own" premiered on MuchMusic on August 2, 2005. It was directed by Sean Michael Turrell. The video reached number one on the MuchMusic Countdown for the week of December 2, 2005. It was nominated at the 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards in the category for "Best Rock Video" but lost to Nickelback's "Photograph".
Credits for "On My Own" adapted from album's liner notes.