All Time High
Agnes Kain Lyrics
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an all time high
you and i
can stop this fire
we are using buckets
but the waters getting low, ash is falling
they are dirtying my clothes
the stromatolites were here three billion years ago
i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice but the city has control
and you won't be getting any sunshine
suits and ties
it's the same old lies (why of course we are listening)
go dum di dum
i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice but the city has control
and you won't be getting any
and i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice
but the city has control and you won't be getting any sunshine
babies crying, children fighting on tv we're killing dying
parents grieving parents leaving weapons hiding
people cheating tears are streaming
from our eyes but we're still sitting watching listening
barely breathing
trees are falling ice is melting soon we'll all be floating drowning
it's ticking now and we're just counting
you and i can stop this fire
i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice but the city has control
and you won't be getting any
cause i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice
but the city has control and you won't be getting any sunshine
The lyrics to Agnes Kain's song "All Time High" paints a picture of a world in peril, where the natural world is under siege and the people are trapped in a cage of corporate greed and government control. The opening stanza sets the tone, using the metaphor of blood red sky to suggest the urgency of the situation. The phrase "an all-time high" seems to refer not to a moment of triumph, but to a state of crisis, perhaps where pollution levels have reached an unprecedented level.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the people are doing what they can to fight back against the "fire" that threatens to engulf them. They are using "buckets," a symbol of the small-scale efforts of ordinary citizens to make a difference. But the "waters" are running low, and the "ash" is falling, suggesting that all of their efforts may be for naught.
The song then turns its attention to the people themselves, and the way the city exerts control over their lives. The suits and ties of the powerful are contrasted with the "barely breathing" masses, who are trapped in a cycle of violence and despair. The repetition of the phrase "I see you people, I'm sure you're all real nice" serves to reinforce the sense of isolation and powerlessness that the singer feels, as well as her anger with the government and corporate entities that hold sway over their lives. Yet despite the overwhelming odds, the song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer insists that "you and I can stop this fire."
Line by Line Meaning
blood red sky
The sky looks red, which could be indicative of a dangerous situation.
an all time high
The situation is at its worst point ever.
you and i can stop this fire
If we work together, we can prevent the situation from getting worse.
we are using buckets but the waters getting low, ash is falling, they are dirtying my clothes
We are doing our best to fight the fire, but resources are running out and things are getting more challenging.
the stromatolites were here three billion years ago, we're none the wiser but we're really very old
The Earth has been around for a very long time and we are just a small part of its history.
i see you people i'm sure you're all real nice but the city has control and you won't be getting any sunshine
Despite the good intentions of the people, the city has the power and control to decide the outcome and they are not likely to benefit.
suits and ties it's the same old lies (why of course we are listening) go dum di dum
Those in power are only focused on their own interests and refuse to listen to those who will be affected by their decisions.
babies crying, children fighting on tv we're killing dying parents grieving parents leaving weapons hiding
The consequences of our actions are being felt by everyone, especially innocent children and families.
people cheating tears are streaming from our eyes but we're still sitting watching listening barely breathing
We are aware of the problems around us, but we feel powerless to do anything about them and are struggling to cope.
trees are falling ice is melting soon we'll all be floating drowning it's ticking now and we're just counting
The effects of climate change are becoming more severe and we need to act fast before it's too late.
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alibudawoman1
how many times '"must i'' watch you leave me
@alibudawoman1
How many roads do "lead" to me
@evelyn8932
@alibudawoman1 thx!!do u got the other lyrics ? I've been searching for the lyrics so many times. but none of them was right. :( if you got the lyrics, can u send it to me? thx very much!! :D