The band consists of, Ryan Dooley (vocals/guitar), Jack Dooley (bass / backing vocals), Dave Cartwright (guitar), Will Heaney (drums).
Their debut album, Welcome Home was released on 2 April 2012.
In the run up to the release, the band gave away a free live album from their hometown show at The Kings Hall in 2011 which remains available to downloaded http://www.alltheyoung.co.uk/free-downloads.htm.
Welcome Home
All The Young Lyrics
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This place is under my skin,
I watch the beautiful people,
Then I begin.
Looking out through the key hole
I'm gazing up to the stars,
Of all the places that we know
And while the world is still waiting,
Relaxing under the sun
The future's ours for the taking
Our time has come.
'Cause we come back to welcome home
All the dreams we've never known.
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Your eyes are as deep as the sea
I can tell you I see another way
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Yeah, yeah.
The smoke that drenches this landscape
Is never far from my heart
I'm holding out for a new day
A place to start
Perhaps a room with a sea view
Give me a chance with this girl
A chance is all that I ask for to change the world.
'Cause we come back to welcome home
All the dreams we'll ever known.
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Your eyes are as deep as the sea
I can tell you I see another way
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Yeah, yeah.
I'm calling to nowhere
I'm calling.
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
This town is as deep as the sea
I can tell you I see another way
They say it's a matter of time
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Yeah, yeah.
The opening line of All The Young's song Welcome Home, "see the view from my window, this place is under my skin," suggests that the place the singer is in has become a part of who they are. The beautiful people the singer sees from their window become the inspiration for the singer's future dreams. Although, they contemplate the idea of a world still waiting and their future, they decide to embrace the present and seize their time. The line, "our time has come," is a reminder to take hold of the present moment and make the most of it. The chorus, "cause we come back to welcome home, all the dreams we've never known," further emphasizes the idea of chasing future dreams.
The second verse of Welcome Home follows the same pattern, with the singer looking to the future while still celebrating the present. They acknowledge the possibility of love being lost in the noise and chaos of life ("before our love is lost on the motorway"), but they believe there is "another way." They hope for a chance to change the world and seek a fresh start, perhaps in a room with a sea view. The final chorus repeats the same sentiment, as the singer hopes to call out to the world and change it for the better.
Overall, Welcome Home is a song about embracing the present while still dreaming of a better future. The lyrics suggest that the world is full of possibilities and opportunities for those who seize them. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to pursue their dreams and make the most of their time.
Line by Line Meaning
See the view from my window,
Looking out my window, I am seeing something that is deeply ingrained within me.
This place is under my skin,
This place has had a profound impact on me, it is part of who I am.
I watch the beautiful people,
Observing the stunning individuals around me in awe.
Then I begin.
Compelled to start something, create something amazing.
Looking out through the key hole
I am peering through a small opening hoping to see something great.
I'm gazing up to the stars,
I find myself staring up in wonder at the magnificent night sky.
Of all the places that we know
With all the locations we are familiar with.
This place is ours.
This place is ours, we belong here.
And while the world is still waiting,
While the world waits for us to do something great.
Relaxing under the sun
We are calm and in the moment, nothing else matters.
The future's ours for the taking
We have the power to create our own destiny.
Our time has come.
The moment we have been waiting for has arrived.
'Cause we come back to welcome home
Because we are returning to where we belong and are happy.
All the dreams we've never known.
All the dreams that we have yet to fulfill and experience.
They say it's a matter of time
People say it will take time.
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Before our love fades away on the fast-paced highway of life.
Your eyes are as deep as the sea
Your eyes have a depth and beauty that entraps people.
I can tell you I see another way
I can envision an alternative path that will lead us to happiness.
The smoke that drenches this landscape
The clouds of smoke that cover this area are symbolic of the negativity that surrounds us.
Is never far from my heart
It is something that affects me deeply and stays with me always.
I'm holding out for a new day
I am hoping and waiting for a brighter future.
A place to start
A fresh beginning to start anew.
Perhaps a room with a sea view
Maybe a place with an oceanic view.
Give me a chance with this girl
Allow me the opportunity to pursue the love of my life.
A chance is all that I ask for to change the world.
Give me a chance to change the world with the love of my life.
I'm calling to nowhere,
I am sending out a call to the universe into nothingness.
They say it's a matter of time
People tell me that it will take time.
This town is as deep as the sea
This town has a depth and complexity similar to the ocean.
I can tell you I see another way
I can perceive an alternative path that will take us to a better future.
Before our love is lost on the motorway
Before our love fades on the fast-moving byway of life.
Yeah, yeah.
Yes, that's right.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID CARTWRIGHT, JACK DOOLEY, JOHN BRADBURY, RYAN DOOLEY, WILL HEANEY, WILLIAM HEANEY
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Declan Melbourne
PROUD to be from stoke! finally a decent rock n roll band has emerged from us! <3
allourlove
Must be the first time in about five years a band have excited me like these have pure indie brit rock at its finest keep it up lads
Tyler Fox
''A chance is all i ask for to change the world'' love that lyric
FashionWearBook
love this song, can't stop listening to it
TotalMorgo
Heard this on the radio before and had to listen to it again! Its awesome!
Charlie Miller
sooooo good at the itunes festival last night! major respect for these lads
Tommy Booth
Went to see these when they were called 'New Education' before they got signed, absolutley monumental. Proper british band!
MonkeyTurtle100
Really were a bloody brilliant band, such a shame they left so quickly :(
Mike Watts
They're back!
T.D
;)