The current members of All Left Out met playing shows together, in different bands. All Left Out self recorded an EP, 'Retrospect' in January 2003. In February 2005, the band funded and produced the recording of their debut album, entitled 'Never Say Never'.
In June 2005 they flew to the USA and began full time promoting and touring. At this point, the album was independently released in New Zealand, the USA and parts of Canada, as well as the UK, in May 2006. It has so far, independently, sold 17,500 copies worldwide.
On returning home to New Zealand in December 2005, they wasted no time in self-booking the 'Never Say Never' tour, which commenced in March 2006 and included extensive dates in the US, and the UK.
In February 2007 the band traveled to Melbourne, Australia to record the self- funded album, titled ‘The Conquest’. All Left Out made their fourth visit to the USA in June of 2007. They released the new album, and have independently sold 14,000 copies of it, to date. The band also played over half of the 2007 Vans Warped Tour.
This means they have independently sold over 31,000 albums worldwide.
Through their relentless self-promotion efforts, the band has established a fan base in all major cities of the USA, UK and New Zealand.
They are currently touring New Zealand with good friends, Arms Reach, on "The Conquest" tour, supporting their latest album.
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Holiday
All Left Out Lyrics
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But when I'm done I'm going home
This job just isn't right for me
Duress is not what I need
Another day just like the last
One year is gone and in the past
A time I rather would forget
I'll leave but not just yet.
Cause all I want is a holiday
But I'll keep this up until I get paid
I'm gonna leave this place and I won't look back
I'll move on with life
Now I'm done with that.
They say time flies when having fun
Count down the hours 12 to 1
It seems to take eternity
There's somewhere else that I could be
I made another big mistake
It doesn't matter anyway
He's quick to tell me when I'm wrong
It just goes on and on.
All I want is a holiday
But I'll keep this up until I get paid
I'm gonna leave this place and I won't look back
I'll move on with life
Now I'm done with that.
Maybe this seems like a long shot
Maybe there's something that I forgot
Or maybe I think that I'm right when I'm not
Maybe this seems like a long shot
The song "Holiday" by All Left Out is about feeling trapped in a job that is unfulfilling and exhausting. The singer expresses the desire to take a break from the daily grind and go on a holiday. They feel like they are working themselves to the bone and are not getting anything in return other than a paycheck. The line "Duress is not what I need" speaks to the mental toll the job is taking on the singer, who desires a more peaceful existence.
The lyrics also speak to the monotony and repetition of the job, with each day feeling like the last. The singer has been in this position for over a year and is ready to move on with their life. They want to leave the job behind and not look back. The line "I'll move on with life/ Now I'm done with that" speaks to a desire for change and growth.
One interesting interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is not only referring to their job, but also their current state of mind. The desire for a holiday could be seen as a metaphor for wanting to escape from the stresses and problems in their life. The line "Maybe there's something that I forgot/ Or maybe I think that I'm right when I'm not" speaks to a level of self-doubt and uncertainty that the singer is grappling with.
Overall, "Holiday" by All Left Out is a relatable song for anyone who has felt stuck in a job or situation that is not fulfilling. It speaks to a desire for change and a need for rest and rejuvenation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll work my fingers to the bone
I will put in a lot of hard work and effort.
But when I'm done I'm going home
After all that work, I just want to relax in my own space.
This job just isn't right for me
Something about this job doesn't match my interests or abilities.
Duress is not what I need
The stress and pressure is making my task a bit difficult to handle at the moment.
Another day just like the last
Every day feels repetitive and never-ending.
One year is gone and in the past
Time flies, and it feels like I haven't accomplished much within the past year.
A time I rather would forget
I don't want to reminisce about the past because it doesn't hold any special memories for me.
I'll leave but not just yet.
I want to leave this job eventually, but it won't be right now.
Cause all I want is a holiday
I am longing for a break or vacation from this strenuous work.
But I'll keep this up until I get paid
Although I don't enjoy this job, I will continue to do it until I receive my wages.
I'm gonna leave this place and I won't look back
Once I leave, I have no plans of returning or reminiscing about this job.
I'll move on with life
I am looking forward to transitioning to a new chapter in my life.
Now I'm done with that.
I am finally finished with this job.
They say time flies when having fun
I've heard people say that time goes quickly when enjoying oneself.
Count down the hours 12 to 1
I am marking the time as it seems to be dragging by.
It seems to take eternity
The time is dragging on and isn't moving quickly.
There's somewhere else that I could be
I have other places or activities that I would rather be or do right now.
I made another big mistake
I've messed up again while working.
It doesn't matter anyway
I'm not too worried about the mistake because it likely won't have a significant impact.
He's quick to tell me when I'm wrong
I have a supervisor who frequently points out my errors and mistakes.
It just goes on and on.
This cycle of mistakes and criticism is never-ending.
Maybe this seems like a long shot
This situation seems unlikely or improbable.
Maybe there's something that I forgot
It's possible that I overlooked or forgot about something important.
Or maybe I think that I'm right when I'm not
It's possible that I hold on to an opinion or belief that isn't correct.
Maybe this seems like a long shot
This situation seems unlikely or improbable.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@truediva18
This was the best scene in the movie. Kate never really does comedy, so to see her carry this scene, it was awesome. She pulled this off perfectly. Knowing that she was dreading to do this scene because she didn't think she could pull it off, she nailed it!
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I think that's what made me like this movie, Jack Black also seem to try a different genre from his regular movies, he's normally stuck in comedy with humor that isn't my personal taste, and I ended up liking him trying romance, who would have thought? The movie gave these actors a chance to experiment with roles or themes they normally wouldn't go for, I thought everyone did a great job playing these witty, enduring, and emotional characters.
@jenpeterson3712
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@shreya51118
This scene actually made me watch the movie. And I am glad that I watched it but also a little guilty that it took me 16 years to watch it.
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@luckyme8840
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