All I Want
All Systems Go Lyrics
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They say you better not hide
Work work is the modern way
And do exactly what I say
Outside's from lousy to worse
The new religion is the modern curse
We tried to do it your way
But the fact of the matter is
To free our minds
All I really want is everything
Until the end of time
All I really want is everything
The earth the moon the sky
Is all I want
Salvation better be right
The price we pay is way too high
Some days are better for sure
But the modern disease ain't got no cure
The government is feeding us lies
Fuels the fires that burn inside
Outside is a different day
But the fact of the matter is
We need a new horizon
To free our minds
And fuck the reasons why
It's all I want
Keep our eyes on, the new horizon
Keep our eyes on it to free our minds.
The lyrics of All Systems Go's song "All I Want" depict a world in turmoil: "Damnation happening outside," "Outside's from lousy to worse," and "The government is feeding us lies." The chorus repeatedly expresses the singer's desire for "everything" - "All I really want is everything" - which, in context, seems to represent an escape from the current reality. The singer is seeking a "new horizon," a way to "free our minds." The song criticizes the idea of the "modern way," or the idea that constant work and obedience to authority is the solution to all problems.
The lyrics of the song provide commentary on the human condition at large, and the overall dissatisfaction with many current societal structures. At its core, "All I Want" speaks to the human desire to find something more and to escape the constraints of daily life. The lyrics could be interpreted as speaking to broader ideas surrounding hope and what people are willing to do to achieve it. The song suggests that society is currently operating in a way that is not working, and that we need to push for something new and better.
Line by Line Meaning
Damnation happening outside
There is chaos and destruction occurring in the world outside
They say you better not hide
People are encouraging you to face the problems outside instead of hiding from them
Work work is the modern way
Working hard is considered the norm in modern society
And do exactly what I say
People in authority expect obedience to their commands
Outside's from lousy to worse
The situation outside is deteriorating
The new religion is the modern curse
People are becoming obsessed with material possessions and it is causing harm to society
We tried to do it your way
We attempted to follow the established norms
But the fact of the matter is
The reality is that
We need a new horizon
We require a fresh perspective
To free our minds
To liberate ourselves from our current mindset
All I really want is everything
The singer desires all that is available in the world
Until the end of time
This is an eternal longing
The earth the moon the sky
The whole world and everything beyond
Is all I want
This is the extent of the singer's desires
Salvation better be right
The concept of salvation must be accurate
The price we pay is way too high
There are grave consequences to our actions
Some days are better for sure
Sometimes things are good
But the modern disease ain't got no cure
The problems of contemporary society have no easy solution
The government is feeding us lies
Those in power are manipulating the truth
Fuels the fires that burn inside
Causes conflict and anger within people
Outside is a different day
The world outside is constantly changing
And fuck the reasons why
The artist does not care for the reasoning behind their desires
It's all I want
This is the sole goal of the singer
Keep our eyes on the new horizon
The artist encourages us to focus on finding a new perspective
Keep our eyes on it to free our minds
This new perspective will allow us to break free from our current mindset
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BORIS WILLIAMS, LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, PORL THOMPSON, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP
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