All Signs Point to Lauderdale
A Day to Remember Lyrics


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I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
Don't tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?
(Two, three, four)

Remember when I tried
I never strayed too far from you
Forever by your side
No matter what I was going through

But now I never know the things to say to you
That help me prove that I'm still on your side
I never show just what you do to me
Guess I was always wrong

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
Don't tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?

I hate this town
'Cause no one can understand
I just can't be tied down
Nothing comes between me and my plans

So now I never know the things to say to you
That help me prove that I'm still on your side
I never show just what you do to me
Guess I was always wrong

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
Don't tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?

And don't believe a word they're telling to you
Don't believe a word they're telling to you
They let me down
When will I find where I fit in?
I hate this town

Won't let a world gone mad ever bring me down
Gave everything I had to turn it back around
'Cause our time's worth somethin'
Bigger than both you and me
I can't live my life always backin' down
I gotta do this right then they can't make a sound
'Cause I'm not here for nothin'
Least I can say I stand for somethin'
You and me, we stand for somethin'

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
Don't tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?

And don't believe a word they're telling to you
Don't believe a word they're telling to you
They let me down




When will I find where I fit in?
I hate this town

Overall Meaning

The song All Signs Point to Lauderdale by A Day to Remember is about feeling out of place and disconnected from one’s surroundings. The singer (presumably the lead singer of the band) hates the town he is in, finding it washed up and his friends uninterested in his struggles. He tried to find a place to belong but that failed. The song expresses his frustration at not being able to connect with those around him, and he is tired of being told that it’s just bad luck. He wants to find his place in the world.


The chorus repeats “I hate this town, it’s so washed up, and all my friends don’t give a fuck” which is a powerful line that effectively conveys the singer's feeling of isolation, even when surrounded by people. The bridge of the song is more upbeat, with the lyrics suggesting that the singer will not be defeated by the difficult situation. He is determined to find his place in the world even if it means standing alone. The lyrics also suggest that he is willing to fight to make sure he is not pushed around.


All Signs Point to Lauderdale is a powerful, hard-hitting song that effectively captures the frustration and isolation felt by many people. The song is essentially about finding one’s place in the world and the ongoing journey many of us experience towards that goal. The fast-paced, energetic music feels like a rallying cry, urging the listener to stand strong and not give in to despair.


Line by Line Meaning

I hate this town, it's so washed up
The singer dislikes the town and thinks it's run-down.


And all my friends don't give a fuck
The singer's friends don't care about anything.


They'll tell me that it's just bad luck
The singer's friends try to blame their problems on bad luck.


When will I find where I fit in
The artist feels like they don't belong and is searching for a place to fit in.


Remember when I tried
The artist is reminiscing about a time when they made an effort.


I never strayed too far from you
The singer stayed close to someone during a difficult time.


Forever by your side
The singer was always there for someone else.


No matter what I was going through
The artist was consistent in their support despite personal struggles.


But now I never know the things to say to you
The artist is struggling to communicate with someone.


Now help me, but know I'm still on your side
The artist wants assistance but doesn't want to compromise their loyalty.


I never showed just what you do to me
The singer hid their true feelings about someone's actions.


This song was always wrong
The artist realizes that this song didn't accurately represent their emotions.


I just can't be tied down
The singer wants freedom and to avoid commitments.


Nothing comes between me and my plans
The singer is prioritizing their own goals above other people or things.


'Cause no one can understand
The singer feels isolated and misunderstood.


Now help me prove that I'm still on your side
The artist wants to demonstrate their loyalty.


The timing was always wrong
The artist feels that circumstances were never in their favor.


And don't believe a word they're telling to you
The singer warns someone not to listen to others.


They let me down, when will I find where I fit in
The singer feels betrayed and still seeks a place to belong.


My world cannot ever bring me down
The artist feels invincible and is confident about themselves.


Everything I had is turning back around
The artist's situation is improving.


Because our time's worth something
The artist values their time and wants to use it wisely.


Bigger than both you and me
There are more important things than just the singer and their listener.


I can't live my life always backing down
The artist refuses to always be submissive and passive.


I got to do this right, then make it make a sound
The singer wants to make a statement and succeed in their endeavors.


At least I can say I stand for something
The singer values having principles and convictions.


You and me we stand for something
The singer and their listener share these values.


And don't believe a word they're telling to you
The artist repeats their warning about other people's words.


They let me down, when will I find where I fit in
The artist reiterates their sense of betrayal and still feeling lost.


I hate this town
The singer again expresses their dislike of where they are.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chad Gilbert, Jeremy McKinnon, Thomas Denney Jr., Alexander Shelnutt, Kevin Skaff, Neil Westfall

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@raininginparis6663

If you want to sing along:

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
They'll tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?

2, 3, 4!

Remember when I tried?
I never strayed too far from you
Forever by your side
No matter what I was going through
But now I never know the things to say to you
That help me prove that I'm still on your side
I never show just what you do to me
Guess I'm what's always wrong

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
They'll tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?

I hate this town
Cause no one can understand
I just can't be tied down
Nothing comes between me and my plans
So now I never know the things to say to you
That help me prove that I'm still on your side
I never show just what you do to me
Guess I'm what's always wrong

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
They'll tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?
And don't believe a word they're telling to you
Don't believe a word they're telling to you
They let me down
When will I find where I fit in?
I hate this town

Won't let a world gone mad ever bring me down
Gave everything I had to turn it back around
Cause our time's worth something bigger than both you and me
I can't live my life always backing down
I gotta do this right, then they can't make a sound
Cause I'm not here for nothing, least I can say
I stand for something

You and me, we stand for something

I hate this town, it's so washed up
And all my friends don't give a fuck
They'll tell me that it's just bad luck
When will I find where I fit in?
And don't believe a word they're telling to you
(Don't believe)
Don't believe a word they're telling to you.
(Don't believe)
They let me down
When will I find where I fit in?
I hate this town



All comments from YouTube:

@jomardain

For those of you revisiting the glory days, welcome back. It's been a while.

@gautampallakki1946

Eyyy! Thanks a lot for this❤️

@faleilham8334

You know what? I hate this town
And you my friend, i don't give a fuck.
They'd say it was all just a bad luck?
Will i find where a place i fit in?

@el_museo.mp4

never left!

@x_galaxycat_x

i see ej

@kaydencethomas6106

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@dragontypeliv

That first line is the most pop punk lyric I've ever heard

@sharpio4859

Olivia Gordon it's the most ADTR line ever

@Rboym

where's the love button?

@WutangBizkit

whenever u listen to adtr, u can aspect jeremy to sing about his friends. on every single record of theirs they at least have one song where he mentions his friends

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