On August 4, 2009 "The Things We've Grown to Love" was released on Linc Star Records (Warner Brothers), and paved a small stepping stone for the band. With their first full length under their belt, Rolling Stone named them 1 of 6 bands to keep a close eye on. The album received a majority of good reviews, and pushed All the Day Holiday into the busy commotion of bands needed to see.
One week before Christmas 2009, All the Day Holiday released a cover of "Christmas Time is Here" which shown light on the growth the band has made since the release of their first full length record. With a step in the direction of soul, shoegaze, and rock and roll at the roots, this is a band worth a corner on your iPod.
All the Day Holiday is Daniel Simmons (guitar and vocals), Mark Ventura (drums and percussion), David Roller (bass and keys), and Nathan Frisch (guitar)
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2000 Winters
All The Day Holiday Lyrics
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Since you've been here oh my dear
I'm falling apart and I'm losing heart every day I'm without you
From the very start I wanted to know more of you
I'll take you wherever you want to go
I'll see you through the night
You are here, so come in
'Cause, I love you so
Do you really know
I could never pretend, oh no
You've always been so much more than a friend
I would see you face to face
But I feel you all around this place
You put smiles on faces
Sweet smell in the air
And make everyone wanna dance
And jump in the air
You put smiles on faces
Sweet smell in the air
And make everyone wanna dance
I'll take you wherever you want to go
I'll see you through the night
You are here, so come in
I want you to be so close my dear
I'll take you wherever you want to go
I'll see you through the night
You are here, so come in
I want you to be so close my dear
'Cause, I love you so
Do you really know
I could never pretend, oh no
You've always been so much more than a friend
The song '2000 Winters' by All The Day Holiday is a beautiful, sentimental love song that explores the feelings of a person who has been separated from their partner for a long time. The opening lines, "It seems like years and years, since you've been here oh my dear", highlight the deep longing and sense of loss that the singer feels in the absence of their loved one. They are falling apart, losing heart every day, and the only thing that can make them feel better is being with the one they love.
The lyrics express a profound devotion to the beloved, promising to take them wherever they want to go, see them through the night, and be the closest possible. The singer loves their partner so much that they could never pretend or take this love for granted. This is not just a fleeting infatuation, but a longstanding, deep bond that has developed over time. The lines, "You've always been so much more than a friend", suggest that the singer's love has been present for a long time, possibly even before they got together.
The bridge of the song, "I would see you face to face, but I feel you all around this place", highlights the idea that the beloved is present even in their absence. They put smiles on people's faces, bring a sweet smell to the air, and make everyone want to dance and jump in the air. The singer is not just talking about their own love for their partner, but also about the positive impact that their beloved has on the world around them. Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the power and resilience of love, even in the face of separation and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like years and years
It feels like it has been an endless amount of time.
Since you've been here oh my dear
Since you have been present in my life, my love.
I'm falling apart and I'm losing heart every day I'm without you
My life is breaking down and I'm losing hope, each day that we are apart.
From the very start I wanted to know more of you
Even at the beginning of our relationship, my desire was to know you deeply.
I'll take you wherever you want to go
I will follow you anywhere you desire to be.
I'll see you through the night
I will stay with you through any darkness that may come.
You are here, so come in
Since you are here, please come closer to me.
I want you to be so close my dear
I desire for you to be very close, my beloved.
'Cause, I love you so
Because I love you so deeply.
Do you really know
Do you truly understand.
I could never pretend, oh no
I could never fake my feelings for you.
You've always been so much more than a friend
You have always held a special place in my heart beyond what a typical friendship would hold.
I would see you face to face
I would love to physically see and be with you.
But I feel you all around this place
Nonetheless, I feel your presence in every corner of my life.
You put smiles on faces
You bring joy and happiness to others.
Sweet smell in the air
You bring a pleasant aroma to the atmosphere.
And make everyone wanna dance
Your presence ignites a joyful desire in others to dance.
And jump in the air
Others are so happy that they may jump in excitement.
You put smiles on faces
You bring joy and happiness to others.
Sweet smell in the air
You bring a pleasant aroma to the atmosphere.
And make everyone wanna dance
Your presence ignites a joyful desire in others to dance.
I'll take you wherever you want to go
I will follow you anywhere you desire to be.
I'll see you through the night
I will stay with you through any darkness that may come.
You are here, so come in
Since you are here, please come closer to me.
I want you to be so close my dear
I desire for you to be very close, my beloved.
'Cause, I love you so
Because I love you so deeply.
Do you really know
Do you truly understand.
I could never pretend, oh no
I could never fake my feelings for you.
You've always been so much more than a friend
You have always held a special place in my heart beyond what a typical friendship would hold.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cloudwalkerCW
I whish they would take this album back on Spotify. This is also by far their best song!