With a small, home-recorded discography posted on YouTube, the songs started to gain some unexpected attention. The band began to attract a small but enthusiastic following that has continued to grow. The song “Never” accompanied by some simple footage of a car journey steadily climbed in views. It had reached an impressive 70,000 hits without any promotion when in 2013, a feature in a Trivago advertisement allowed for “All the Luck in the World” to reach a larger audience, with “Never” being given significant media exposure. Since the airing of the spot, the video has gained over 1,000,000 views.
The band spent much of spring of 2013 at Neil’s home in the quiet Wicklow countryside working hard on writing new material, and after agreeing a deal with Barfilm Records, they began plans to record their debut album. In summer, the group spent 2 weeks recording in Denee, Belgium and another 4 weeks in Berlin recording and mixing. In November they spent some more studio days in Haldern to give the album recordings the final touch and to record two further songs.
After busy recording sessions the band went home to Ireland to rest and began preparations for performing and promoting the record. The album combines the core elements of “All the Luck in the World’s” homemade acoustic sound with larger instrumental arrangements, while maintaining an intimate feel.
Never
All The Luck In The World Lyrics
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We hope we hope but never do we pray
'Cause we know there's not much to say
We grow we grow but never do we change
We mold we fold we always rearrange a dream
When it is not a success
It's gotta be this one I know it is I know it is
It's this one, it's you
Now and then I think of what you said
And it eats me up running through my head
So just beat me up so I can feel your pain
Know, I know that you do think of me
Not as a lesson learned but a fond memory
But I wish I never knew you, wish I never asked
your name
It's gotta be this one I know it is I know it is
It's this one I know it is I know it is
It's this one, it's you
I know I know it's difficult
I know I know it's difficult
We've grown we've grown so far apart
But these ships these ships don't sail away
They wait they wait for another day
And they will float again
Oh no we're lost for words again
Oh no we're lost for words again
Oh no we're lost for words again
Now and then I think of what you said
And it eats me up running through my head
So just beat me up so I can feel your pain
Know, I know that you do think of me
Not as a lesson learned but a fond memory
But I wish I never knew you, wish I never asked
your name
The lyrics of "Never" by All The Luck In The World are about the struggle to move forward and change, despite feeling stuck in a place of indecision and uncertainty. The opening stanza talks about the cycle of wishing, hoping, and growing but never really changing or achieving a dream. The chorus emphasizes the singer's conviction that they have found what they are looking for and that it's the right thing for them. The song's bridge reflects on the difficulty of letting go of a person who has caused the singer pain, but who they still care about. The song closes in the same way it began, with a sense of being lost for words.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish we wish and all we do is wait
We constantly hope for things to happen, but we never take any action.
We hope we hope but never do we pray
We have faith that things will work out, but we don't actively seek help or guidance.
'Cause we know there's not much to say
We understand that sometimes there are no words to express how we feel.
We grow we grow but never do we change
We continue to mature and develop, but we don't fundamentally alter who we are.
We mold we fold we always rearrange a dream
We adapt and adjust our aspirations, but we don't always achieve them.
When it is not a success
When our efforts fall short of our desired outcome.
It's gotta be this one I know it is I know it is
I have a strong feeling that this particular thing is the right one for me.
It's this one I know it is I know it is
I am certain that this is the one I've been looking for.
It's this one, it's you
The thing/person I've been searching for is you.
Now and then I think of what you said
Occasionally, I reflect on the words you spoke to me.
And it eats me up running through my head
Those words continue to bother me and won't leave my mind.
So just beat me up so I can feel your pain
I want to experience the same suffering you have felt.
Know, I know that you do think of me
I am aware that you still remember me.
Not as a lesson learned but a fond memory
You remember me with nostalgia and fondness, not as someone you learned from.
But I wish I never knew you, wish I never asked your name
Despite the positive aspects of our relationship, I wish I had never met you or gotten to know you.
I know I know it's difficult
I understand that the situation is challenging.
We've grown we've grown so far apart
We have become distant from one another.
But these ships these ships don't sail away
Despite the distance, our relationship remains intact.
They wait they wait for another day
We hope that someday we can reconnect.
And they will float again
Our relationship will be restored and continue to thrive.
Oh no we're lost for words again
We are struggling to find the right things to say to each other.
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@potatoborkbork7426
The countless times I've tried to find this song. Hours and hours, over and over again, each and every time I find it, It's pure magic. Thank you.
@kara-zoemcgonegal1685
Same! I came here from a German Soap Opera, then lost it, then had to refind the Soap episode with the song, then listen over the German for a piece of the lyrics. This time I won't lose it again.
@geeman2212
the universe shall bless your soul
@suki9587
i wanna listen to this while making a roadtrip with someone that i love
@JoeDoorVal
same :)
@mildlyinteresting5789
I want to have someone to love
@NancySadness
Its been 3 years. I hope you did ;)
@FlorianNexuzZ
ask your mom! 😊
@Empereur-Franc
Same here...
@user-sm6sz8zf3w
my biggest wish in life is to find someone to share songs like this with and embed them in memories forever close to our hearts