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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Wonderful
All Left Out Lyrics
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Never boring
Tricks and trouble come a-calling
Try some walking in my shoes
I lose.
Partly nervous
Never perfect
Stern and certain on the surface
No way.
Everything's wonderful
But sometimes I can't resist
You make life impossible
When you tell me how to live.
Everything's wonderful
For as long as time allows
You make life impossible
When you try to show me how.
Getting smarter
Since I've started
Point of view has been discarded
Trying hard
He won't dishearten me.
I'm not fired
Only tired
I just kissed this place goodbye now
9-5 so I can feel alive.
Everything's wonderful
But sometimes I can't resist
You make life impossible
When you tell me how to live.
Everything's wonderful
For as long as time allows
You make life impossible
When you try to show me how. [x2]
The song "Wonderful" by All Left Out, is about the struggles and frustrations of being told how to live by others. The lyrics highlight the tensions caused by a lack of freedom and the desire to find purpose on one's own terms. The first verse introduces a rebellious character who is always up for a good time, but also acknowledges the challenges they face. The second verse talks about the growth and maturity that comes through experience and hindsight. The chorus is a statement of defiance in response to those trying to control or influence one's life.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on societal pressures to conform and the struggle to remain true to oneself in the face of those pressures. It encourages listeners to seek their own purpose and not give in to those who would try to dictate their path.
Line by Line Meaning
Always naughty
I am constantly mischievous and playful.
Never boring
I constantly seek new experiences and challenges to keep life exciting.
Tricks and trouble come a-calling
I often find myself in misadventures and precarious situations.
Try some walking in my shoes
I challenge others to experience life from my perspective.
I lose.
But I often come up short or encounter setbacks in my endeavors.
Partly nervous
I have some anxiety and apprehension in certain situations.
Never perfect
I am not flawless and make mistakes like everyone else.
Stern and certain on the surface
Despite my imperfections, I maintain a confident and determined facade.
Finding purpose everyday
I strive to discover meaning and significance in my daily life.
No way.
But sometimes it eludes me, and I must keep searching.
Everything's wonderful
Despite life's challenges, I try to maintain a positive outlook.
But sometimes I can't resist
But I am not immune to moments of difficulty and frustration.
You make life impossible
Occasionally, external factors or people make things more difficult for me.
When you tell me how to live.
In particular, unsolicited advice or attempts to control my choices can be disheartening.
For as long as time allows
Despite the transience of life, I try to enjoy and appreciate every moment.
When you try to show me how. [x2]
But well-intentioned or not, pressure to conform to someone else's expectations can be oppressive and discouraging.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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