Under The Bridge
All Saints (R&B) Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in the city of cities
Lonely as I am, together we cry we cry we cry

I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way

I drive on the streets, 'cos he's my companion
I walk through his fields, 'cos he knows who I am
He sees my good day, then he kisses me windy
I never worry now that's a lie

I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way

1 time, 2 times, 3 times, 4 times

It's hard to believe there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have his love the city he loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry

I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way

I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love take me all the way





All the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to All Saints' version of Under the Bridge are a cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' original song. The song contemplates feelings of loneliness and the search for a sense of belonging. The first verse highlights the singer's sense of isolation, feeling like they don't have a partner or friend, but instead, only the city where they reside. However, the city is also a source of comfort since they can cry with it. The chorus expresses the singer's desire to never feel like they did before, presumably referring to the pain that caused the loneliness.


The following verse speaks of the singer's connection to the city, personifying it as "he." The city knows who the singer is, and the singer can even read its moods and emotions, knowing when the city is happy or windy. However, the lyrics reveal that this connection is not absolute, as the singer admits to lying about never worrying. Despite this, the singer still desires to be taken to the place they love, suggesting that they know where they belong.


The final verse reflects on the difficulty of accepting that there may be nobody out there, but at least the singer has the love of the city. The final refrain repeats the desire to be taken to the place they love, emphasizing the poignant sense of longing in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like I have no one to rely on.


Sometimes I feel like my only friend
At times I feel like I have no one but myself to confide in.


Is the city I live in the city of cities
The city I live in seems to have everything, yet I still feel lonely.


Lonely as I am, together we cry we cry we cry
Even though I may be alone, the city seems to share in my sadness.


I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
I don't want to experience the pain from that particular day again.


Take me to the place I love take me all the way
Bring me to the place where I feel most comfortable and happy, taking me there completely.


I drive on the streets, 'cos he's my companion
I drive on the streets because the city is the only constant support in my life.


I walk through his fields, 'cos he knows who I am
I walk through the city because it understands me better than anyone else does.


He sees my good day, then he kisses me windy
When I have a good day, the city seems to embrace me warmly.


I never worry now that's a lie
I may seem to be carefree, but in reality, I still worry about my troubles.


It's hard to believe there's nobody out there
It's difficult to accept that no one understands me the way the city does.


It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It's tough to accept that I have no one to rely on except for myself and the city.


At least I have his love the city he loves me
Though I may be alone, the city's love makes me feel appreciated.


I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
I don't want to experience the pain from that particular day again.


Take me to the place I love take me all the way
Bring me to the place where I feel most comfortable and happy, taking me there completely.


All the way
Completely, thoroughly, without reservation.




Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY KIEDIS, MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, CHAD SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@ROANALEXIS

I’m here just turned 40, and still listening to the good old 90s music. 🥰

@adriansoonx33

good music are timeless

@runawayspaceshipss

Can't stop, won't stop

@Celinah

Same here:)

@samlondon7430

Watching this after 23 years sounds crazy how time flies so quickly, i am so glad i was raised in the 80's & 90's.

@NazriB

Lies again? Troll Under Bridge

@liviasoares7061

Yeah me too

@dirrty06

Love the fact that people loved this 90’s cover as it sounds so different to the original in the best way! Who else is funking to this in 2023?

@Crystalcloudzz

RHCP used to make fun of this cover

@alloellove6ame

Love this one... 🔥

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