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All I Want
A Day to Remember Lyrics


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I'm always screamin' my lungs out 'til my head starts spinnin'
Playin' my songs is the way I cope with life
Won't keep my voice down
Know the words I speak are the thoughts I think out loud
I like to keep things honest
I'm a safe bet like your life's staked on it, for real
I'd hate to keep you all wonderin'
I'm constant like the seasons, I will never be forgotten, man

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know
To keep your hopes up high and your head down low
Keep your hopes up high and your head down low

Still got something left to prove, it tends to keep things movin'
While everyone around me says my last days are looming overhead
But just what the hell do they think they know?
My head's above the water while they drown in the undertow

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know
To keep your hopes up high and your head down low
All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know
To keep your hopes up high and your head down low

If you take it from me
Live your life for yourself
'Cause when it's all said and done
You don't need anyone else, come on

So let's get back to when everything seemed perfect
Not a worry in the world, tell me, was it all worth it?
I get what I want, so everyone's always judgin' me
Not afraid of anything, I've got the whole world in front of me

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know
To keep your hopes up high and your head down low
All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know
To keep your hopes up high and your head down low

Keep your head down low
Keep your head down low
Keep your hopes up high and your head down low

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of All I Want by A Day to Remember are a reflection of the lead singer's (Jeremy McKinnon) life and his way of coping with the constant pressure and judgment from people around him. The opening lines portray how music is his escape from the harsh reality of life, where he screams his lungs out to cope with everything. He values honesty and keeping things straight forward, and does not want to keep anyone guessing or in doubt about his intentions.


As the song progresses, the lead singer urges his listeners to speak their minds, and not let any words go unspoken, as he believes regrets only belong to those who cannot express themselves. He talks about the importance of having a place to call one's own, where everyone who feels alone can come together and heal their broken hearts. He advises his listeners to keep their hopes high and their heads low, as he believes that it is essential to stay grounded while striving for something greater.


The closing lyrics of the song talk about living life for oneself, not worrying about what others think, and being unafraid of anything. They reflect the lead singer's life philosophy, which revolves around being true to oneself and doing what one loves, regardless of any feedback or criticism. Overall, the song All I Want is a call for honesty, self-discovery, and self-expression in a world full of judgment and confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always screamin' my lungs out 'til my head starts spinnin'
I use my music to express myself and cope with life by being loud and passionate.


Playin' my songs is the way I cope with life
Music is my therapy, and it helps me deal with the challenges I face every day.


Won't keep my voice down
I refuse to be silenced because what I say reflects my innermost thoughts.


Know the words I speak are the thoughts I think out loud
My lyrics reflect my beliefs, and I have no reservations about sharing them with others.


I like to keep things honest
I believe in being truthful and transparent in my music and my life.


I'm a safe bet like your life's staked on it, for real
You can count on me to be consistent and reliable, even when things get tough.


I'd hate to keep you all wonderin'
I don't want to leave anyone in the dark or make them unsure about my intentions or feelings.


I'm constant like the seasons, I will never be forgotten, man
I am unchanging and reliable, and my music will stand the test of time.


Let's leave no words unspoken
We should communicate openly and honestly, without holding anything back.


And save regrets for the broken
We should avoid having any regrets by being proactive and fixing problems as they arise.


Will you even look back when you think of me?
I hope that I will leave a lasting positive impact on your life, and that you will remember me fondly.


All I want is a place to call my own
I desire a space where I can be myself and feel safe and secure.


To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
It is my mission to use my music to offer comfort and healing to those who are hurting or struggling with isolation.


Whoa, you know
This phrase emphasizes the gravity and importance of the message being conveyed.


To keep your hopes up high and your head down low
It is important to maintain a positive outlook in life, while still staying grounded and focused on one's goals.


Still got something left to prove, it tends to keep things movin'
I feel motivated to continue striving for success because there is always more I can accomplish.


While everyone around me says my last days are looming overhead
Others may doubt me or be pessimistic about my future prospects, but I choose to stay optimistic and motivated.


But just what the hell do they think they know?
I question the validity of others' opinions when they do not know the full extent of my potential or my drive to succeed.


My head's above the water while they drown in the undertow
Despite the challenges and obstacles that come with success, I am able to persevere and stay afloat while others struggle to keep up.


If you take it from me
In my experience and perspective, I believe that the following advice is valuable.


Live your life for yourself
It is important to prioritize one's own happiness and fulfillment in life.


'Cause when it's all said and done
In the end, what truly matters is the legacy we leave behind and the impact we had.


You don't need anyone else, come on
At the end of the day, we must find our own inner strength and motivation to achieve our goals without relying on others' approval or validation.


So let's get back to when everything seemed perfect
Nostalgia for a simpler time in life or a previous era.


Not a worry in the world, tell me, was it all worth it?
Reflecting on the past and wondering if the struggles and challenges that come with success are worth it in the end.


I get what I want, so everyone's always judgin' me
Others may criticize or scrutinize me because of my success and ability to achieve my goals.


Not afraid of anything, I've got the whole world in front of me
Despite the obstacles or challenges that may arise, I feel confident and fearless in my ability to overcome them and achieve my dreams.


Keep your head down low
Focus on staying humble and grounded in the face of success or achievement.


Keep your hopes up high and your head down low
Maintain optimism and positivity while staying focused and dedicated to achieving one's goals.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Alexander Thomas Shelnutt, Kevin Patrick Skaff, Neil S. Westfall, Joshua Steven Woodard

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@jaceromano8857

In order of appearances:
0:38 Crime in Stereo
0:40 Tom Denney
0:43 Veara
0:45 Bring Me the Horizon
0:48 Silverstein
0:51 Winston McCall from Parkway Drive
0:53 The Devil Wears Prada
1:00 Andrew W.K.
1:06 Pete Wentz (yes I also thought it was Craig Mabbitt)
1:24 Millencolin
1:28 As I Lay Dying
1:31 The Red Chord
1:33 August Burns Red
1:36 Andrew Neufeld from Comeback kid
1:39 Johnny from Seventh Star (FL band and major inspiration for ADTR)
1:42 Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
1:51 Sam Carter from The Architects
1:55 MxPx
2:00 Your Demise
2:03 Matt from Trivium
2:07 Pierce the Veil
2:10 The Acacia Strain
2:38 This is Hell
2:42 Set Your Goals



@Adeltar009

I'm always screaming my lungs out
Till my head starts spinning
Playing my songs is the way I cope with life
Won't keep my voice down
Know the words I speak
Are the thoughts I think out loud

I like to keep things honest
I'm a safe bet like your life's staked on it
For real, I'd hate to keep you all wondering
I'm constant like the seasons
And I will never be forgotten man

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low
Keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

Still got something left to prove
It tends to keep things movin'
While everyone around me says
My last days are looming overhead

But what the hell do they think they know?
I keep my head above the water
While they drown in the undertow

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

If you take it from me
Live your life for yourself
Cause when it's all said and done
You don't need anyone else, go on

So let's get back to when everything seemed perfect
Not a worry in the world
So tell me was this all worth it?

I get what I want, so everyone's always judging me
I'm not afraid of anything
And I've got the whole world in front of me

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

Keep your heads down low
Keep your heads down low
Keep your hopes up high and your heads down low!



@Blood.Empire

All I Want
A Day To Remember
I'm always screaming my lungs out
Till my head starts spinning
Playing my songs is the way I cope with life
Won't keep my voice down
Know the words I speak
Are the thoughts I think out loud

I like to keep things honest
I'm a safe bet like your life's staked on it
For real, I'd hate to keep you all wondering
I'm constant like the seasons
And I will never be forgotten man

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low
Keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

Still got something left to prove
It tends to keep things movin'
While everyone around me says
My last days are looming overhead

But what the hell do they think they know?
I keep my head above the water
While they drown in the undertow

Let's leave no words unspoken
And save regrets for the broken
Will you even look back when you think of me?

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

If you take it from me
Live your life for yourself
Cause when it's all said and done
You don't need anyone else, go on

So let's get back to when everything seemed perfect
Not a worry in the world
So tell me was this all worth it?

I get what I want, so everyone's always judging me
I'm not afraid of anything
And I've got the whole world in front of me

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

All I want is a place to call my own
To mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone
Whoa, you know to keep your hopes up high
And your head down low

Keep your heads down low
Keep your heads down low
Keep your hopes up high and your heads down low!



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@davidalmajanomaestro235

0:39 Crime In Stereo 0:40 Tom Denney (guitarrista original do ADTR) 0:43 Veara 0:45 Bring Me The Horizon 0:48 Silverstein 0:50 Parkway Drive 0:54 The Devil Wears Prada 1:00 AndrewWK 1:06 Pete Wentz 1:25 Millencolin 1:28 As I Lay Dying 1:31 The Red Chord 1:33 August Burns Red 1:36 Comeback Kid 1:40 Seventh Star 1:43 Maylene & The Sons of Disaster 1:50 Architects 1:56 MxPx 2:00 Your Demise 2:03 Trivium 2:05 Pierce the Veil 2:10 The Acacia Strain 2:38 This Is Hell 2:42 Set Your Goals

@StealerSlain

+David Almajano Maestro wow thanks

@oenschmidt5650

+David Almajano Maestro At 1:06 it's actually Craig Mabbit

@undefinedshadows1829

+Oen Schmidt It's pete wentz it's not craig it may look like him with the hair but its pete with his long hair

@yasmins3180

+David Almajano Maestro YO!!

@Lunox21

+Oen Schmidt you can tell its pete at 2:04

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@kristaladcock7194

2021 , turn 30 this year , 5 kids and a husband ..... this song is still my ring tone. Rock never dies

@jessyjoyceb8641

Cool!!!

@marpek452

Its amazing how long one song can stick too a person ❤ I hope everyrhing is going well för you and your family ❤

@madagascar8379

Way to go dad

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