For Baltimore
All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, Un… Read Full Bio ↴All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, United States in 2003. When Alex Gaskarth (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards) was in middle school, he was moved from private school to public school, where he met Jack Barakat (lead guitar, backing vocals), and put the band together; later recruiting Rian Dawson (drums, percussion), and Zack Merrick (bass guitar, backing vocals). The band's name came from a line in the New Found Glory song Head On Collision. Early on, All Time Low mostly performed covers of songs by bands like Green Day, blink-182, and New Found Glory. Since their debut, they have released 9 studio albums: The Party Scene (2005), So Wrong, It's Right (2007), Nothing Personal (2009), Dirty Work (2011), Don't Panic (2012), Future Hearts (2015), Last Young Renegade (2017), Wake Up, Sunshine (2020), and Tell Me I'm Alive (2023) as well as two live albums, Straight to DVD (2010), and Straight to DVD II: Past, Present and Future Hearts (2016). They have also released some EPs, most notably, Put Up or Shut Up (2006), and MTV Unplugged (2010).

For Baltimore
All Time Low Lyrics


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Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

Right now, I think that you think that I'm
Half drunk, searching for something of
Substance, casually dropping a line, designed
To keep you next to me
I can't awkwardly craft in advance
I know, that you wouldn't fall for that
You say "Shut up and take my hand"
And we carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me

Hot damn, look at me now
I'm all, caught up riding the high of my
Good luck, casually dropping a line, designed,
To keep you next to me
I bet you never thought you would fall again
So much for keeping this, just friends
Shut up and kiss me now
And we carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me
(Do it for me)

Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories




Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of All Time Low's song "For Baltimore" is about the feeling of obsession with someone and the desire to make memories with them in a city that brings them together. The song starts with "Mayday situation overload, I'm restless, obsessed with your future, and all my worries they don't bother you" which gives a sense of anxiety and urgency felt by the singer towards his loved one. The second verse talks about the singer's insecurities in expressing his feelings and not wanting to come across as awkward or insincere. But his loved one reassures him to take her hand and to just carry on.


The chorus expresses the singer's desire to prolong his time with his loved one and not wanting to say goodnight. The line "Why can't Thursday last forever" is an ode to the feeling of wanting to escape the mundane routine of everyday life and make the most of their time together. The bridge reinforces the opening lines and brings the song to a close by offering to do it all for New York's neighbor city "Baltimore," that brings them together and offers the possibility of meaningful memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Mayday situation overload
Feeling overwhelmed and in distress


I'm restless, obsessed with your future
Feeling anxious and consumed with thoughts of the future of the relationship


And all my worries they don't bother you
Feeling like your partner doesn't share the same concerns or understand your worries


Collected, you render me useless
Your partner's composure makes you feel unimportant or unnecessary


But I carry on
Despite the difficulties, you continue to try and make the relationship work


Right now, I think that you think that I'm
Feeling insecure about your partner's perception of you


Half drunk, searching for something of
Concerned your partner thinks you're not serious or committed


Substance, casually dropping a line, designed
Making an effort to flirt and keep your partner's attention


To keep you next to me
Wanting to maintain a connection and closeness with your partner


I can't awkwardly craft in advance
Not wanting to plan or force anything, wanting everything to feel natural


I know, that you wouldn't fall for that
Knowing your partner sees through any inauthentic attempts to impress them


You say "Shut up and take my hand"
Your partner acknowledges and reciprocates your feelings


And we carry on
Continuing to move forward together in the relationship


I don't wanna say goodnight
Not wanting the night to end and wanting to continue being with your partner


The city comes alive, when we're together
Feeling more alive and energized when you're with your partner


Why can't Thursday last forever
Wishing you could pause time and keep this moment forever


I've never been so sure
Feeling more convinced and sure about your feelings for your partner


Just do it for the memories
Wanting to create special moments and memories together


Do it for Baltimore
Making a nod to the city and wanting to create experiences there with your partner


And do it for me
Asking your partner to do it for you, as a way to show love and commitment


Hot damn, look at me now
Feeling proud and pleased with yourself and the relationship


I'm all, caught up riding the high of my
Feeling euphoric and happy with the way things are going


Good luck, casually dropping a line, designed,
Making casual comments with the intention of keeping your partner interested


I bet you never thought you would fall again
Feeling like your partner may have been hesitant or closed off to love, but now they've fallen for you


So much for keeping this, just friends
Reflecting on the progression from friends to something more serious


Shut up and kiss me now
Your partner demands a physical display of affection




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, JACK BASSAM BARAKAT, MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK

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Huskywolf

Lyrics:

Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

Right now, I think that you think that I'm
Half drunk, searching for something of
Substance, casually dropping a line, designed
To keep you next to me
I can't awkwardly craft in advance
I know, that you wouldn't fall for that
You say "Shut up and take my hand"
And we carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me

Hot damn, look at me now
I'm all, caught up riding the high of my
Good luck, casually dropping a line, designed,
To keep you next to me
I bet you never thought you would fall again
So much for keeping this, just friends
Shut up and kiss me now
And we carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me
(Do it for me)

Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me



Foréigean Neamhspleách

In 2016 when I was 12, I used to listen to this song every single day. For me, this song represented all the excitement and cool shit of becoming a teenager. So I listened to this song as a way to get excited for starting secondary school in September 2016. Every single random moment of this video, I can remember what I used to think about, for example, the still panel of the guys in the locker room always made me really excited to just have friends and do random shit.


Well, today, the 25th May 2022, over 6 years since I started listening to this song out of excitement, I walked out of secondary school for the last time as a student. Today was my last day of secondary school. I’m 18 now.
My secondary school experience was nowhere near as exciting as I used to imagine it would be back when I would listen to this song each day, but I don’t mind that so much. I can’t change the past. In 6 years I made 3 great friends so that is truly priceless. Yeah I imagined having tons of cool friends and going out all the time, but I didn’t. It’s ok though. I had some fun times and I have a good future ahead of me hopefully.

So yeah here I am, at the end of this chapter of my life. I still view it all as Chapter 1 though. Actually, no, this is just the prologue. Yeah, so my school time turned out to be way less exciting, but fuck it I can’t do anything about it. I’m glad it’s over and I’m glad I’ll be over and done with next month when I do my exams.


My advice to any younger teenagers who are still in school… take it slow. Just enjoy the little things and don’t look back. Don’t fuck around and do drugs or shit like that just have a good teenage experience with some good friends. You might end up like me, someone who ended up having a pretty boring experience compared to what I expected, but at least I finished school safe, well, and looking toward my new future. The same can’t be said for my classmates who dropped out n shit like that.

Make the most of your time, but remember that your school time isn’t your whole life, so don’t worry if you haven’t done much because I certainly didn’t lol.
But, when opportunities for parties or hanging out come up, don’t cancel. Go to the party or go out in town with your friends, whatever. As the song says “Just do it for the memories”. This is a short mantra I kinda unconsciously followed whenever I could throughout the years and it really helps. Even the most random experience will give you little fun memories to look back on later.


Best of luck to everyone.
Oh, also, prioritise studying over everything else. A good teenage experience means nothing if you fail your exams at the end of school.



Joen Klinde Gomez

"For Baltimore"

Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

Right now, I think that you think that I'm
Half drunk, searching for something of
Substance, casually dropping a line, designed
To keep you next to me
I can't awkwardly craft in advance
I know, that you wouldn't fall for that
You say "Shut up and take my hand"
And we carry on

[Chorus:]
I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me

Hot damn, look at me now
I'm all, caught up riding the high of my
Good luck, casually dropping a line, designed,
To keep you next to me
I bet you never thought you would fall again
So much for keeping this, just friends
Shut up and kiss me now
And we carry on

[Chorus:]
I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me
(Do it for me)

Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on

[Chorus:]
I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
And do it for me



All comments from YouTube:

Nilo x

This song is literally the sweetest. Sometimes I think ATL are too pop than punk for me and no, I am not a die hard fan but I can listen to three of their albums in one sitting and feel like I've seriously enjoyed myself. Since I write novels their songs really help me string together high school backdrops and romance and conflict.

Serlok Brixe

I, too, can listen to numerous ATL albums in one sitting. I listen to Nothing Personal the most, and then the Put Up or Shut Up EP (with the non-acoustic, non-live version of Jasey Rae, which isn't on YouTube, for some reason).

The Demigod Hunter

Their songs are such a great inspiration for me too ^^ 

Lindsey Formes

I really love how they incorporated his tattoo into this....that probably meant a lot to Alex, or at least I hope it would.

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Lil Monster Gurl Desi

Ok but also. The scene where his teen self gets his mind blown! Literally! I really shows how he didn't think he'd be as big as he got!

Elle IsDedInside

It probably did mean a lot to him

Tiluliinaij

it's like a symbol that he made it

Tia Wilson

OH GOSH YEAH

Aidan

how is that I ALWAYS accidentally happen to listen to this on Thursdays?!?

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