All the Day Holiday, from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed from the dust of an exp… Read Full Bio ↴All the Day Holiday, from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed from the dust of an experimental hardcore/punk band. Two original members (Daniel Simmons and Mark Ventura) from the band, accompanied by two replacement members (David Roller and Nathan Frisch) slowly morphed into All the Day Holiday (in early 2006). Life has more meaning than just waking up in the morning, and sleeping at night. All the Day Holiday seeks relationships, and a deeper knowledge of what life is about.
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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Atmosphere
All The Day Holiday Lyrics

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It seemed that night, we had everything.
Everything we had dreamed of being.
Maybe we thought too fast for ourselves.
Maybe it wasn't what it seemed.

To feel that again, Questions don't need answers.
To feel that again, Answers have no meaning.
To feel that again, Meaning can't explain it.

To feel that again.

Just then, when I thought
I was making sense.
Just then, when you showed me it takes
more than bread to live.
Comfort, it set in,
I'll give you credit for this win.
And all of them.

There's one reason we don't accept.
Most haven't seen it yet.
Abiding, residing,

open up your eyes,
open up your minds.

Overall Meaning

The song "Atmosphere" by All The Day Holiday is a reflective piece of music that revolves around the concept of reminiscing over past experiences, and trying to recapture that elusive feeling of contentment and happiness that often seems to slip away from us. The singer of the song is remembering a time when everything seemed perfect, and they had everything they could possibly want or need. However, as the chorus suggests, perhaps they were moving too quickly, and things weren't what they seemed. Despite this, the singer longs to feel that way again, even if it means not finding any answers or meanings to their questions.

The second verse of the song shifts focus to someone else who influenced the singer in some way. They try to make sense of their life and figure out what they should be striving for, but it's only when this other person shows them the importance of comfort and human connection that they realize what they've been missing. The singer is grateful to this person for helping them find contentment and wishes that everyone could see the same thing. The final line of the song implores the listener to open up their eyes and minds to new experiences and possibilities.

Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the fleeting nature of happiness, the importance of human connection, and the never-ending quest for contentment and meaning in life.

Line by Line Meaning

It seemed that night, we had everything.
On a certain night, we felt like we had achieved everything we had hoped for in life.

Everything we had dreamed of being.
We had envisioned a life that reflects our ambitions, aspirations and potential.

Maybe we thought too fast for ourselves.
Perhaps, we rushed into things without proper contemplation and this has led us to question our decisions.

Maybe it wasn't what it seemed.
However, it turned out that things weren't as we had anticipated or hoped they would be.

To feel that again, Questions don't need answers.
In order to relive that feeling, we don't need to have all the answers to our doubts or uncertainties.

To feel that again, Answers have no meaning.
The feeling of contentment and fulfilment cannot be attained through any solutions or remedies, since it is beyond their comprehension.

To feel that again, Meaning can't explain it.
The inexplicable feeling of euphoria cannot be conveyed through any explanation or description, as it transcends linguistic capabilities.

To feel that again.
Everything we seek and strive for is in pursuit of attaining that feeling once again.

Just then, when I thought
At that moment, when I believed that I had a clear understanding of my life and its goals,

I was making sense.
I realized that I still had a lot to learn and comprehend, as I had not yet arrived at a complete understanding of my existence.

Just then, when you showed me it takes
At that point, when someone revealed to me the idea that achieving happiness requires more than just basic necessities,

more than bread to live.
The realization dawned on me that material possessions and survival gadgets were insufficient to attain personal fulfillment and happiness.

Comfort, it set in,
As this realization took over, I began to feel comforted and relaxed.

I'll give you credit for this win.
I must credit someone with helping me understand that the meaning of life is beyond physical or material possessions.

And all of them.
And I must acknowledge all such people who played a significant role in this realization, and I thank them wholeheartedly.

There's one reason we don't accept.
There's a single primary reason why we refuse to acknowledge the truth about life.

Most haven't seen it yet.
Many people haven't had the chance to perceive this reality yet.

Abiding, residing,
Living in contentment and harmony with oneself and one's surroundings,

open up your eyes,
It is imperative that you look beyond the evident, and see things for what they truly are,

open up your minds.
Only when one is open-minded and willing to learn, will they be able to understand the essence of living a fulfilled and enriched life.

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