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).

Painting Flowers
All Time Low Lyrics

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Strange maze, what is this place?
(I hear voices over my shoulder,)
Nothing's making sense at all
Wonder, why do we race?
(When everyday we're runnin' in circles,)
Such a funny way to fall
Tried to open up my eyes,
I'm hopin' for a chance to make it alright

When I wake up, the dream isn't done
I wanna see your face and know I've made it home.
If nothing is true, what more can I do?
I am still painting flowers for you woah oh

Shown my cards, give you my heart
(wish we could start all over)
Nothing's making sense at all
Try to open up my eyes I'm hoping for a chance to make it all right

When I wake up the dream isn't done
I wanna see your face and know I've made it home
If nothing is true, what more can I do?
I am still painting flowers for you
I am still painting flowers for you

I heard everything you said,
I don't wanna lose my head,

When I wake up, the dream isn't done,
I wanna see your face and know I've made it home
If nothing is true what more can I do?
I am still painting flowers for you,

I am still painting flowers for you
I am still painting flowers for you

Overall Meaning

“All Time Low’s” song “Painting Flowers” speaks volumes about the confusion and helplessness one may experience in life. The song speaks of a maze-like place where nothing seems to make sense, and where one can hear voices from behind, leading one to run in circles. The song then speaks about how the singer tries to open his eyes and make sense of things, so that he can make everything right.

The chorus talks about waking up from the dream, but still painting flowers. The dream refers to the confusion and the chaos of life, and painting flowers refers to how one still tries to find joy and beauty, despite the chaos. The song talks about how the singer has given his heart, hoping to start all over again. However, he still finds himself painting flowers for the person he loves.

The second verse of the song talks about how the singer has heard everything the other person has said, but he doesn't want to lose his head. The song ultimately ends with the singer still painting flowers for his love.

All in all, the lyrics paint a heartbreaking picture of one's desperate attempt to find something beautiful in the whirlwind of life, even if it means painting flowers in the midst of the chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

Strange maze, what is this place?
Being lost and confused, wondering where and how you ended up in a situation.

(I hear voices over my shoulder,)
Sensing that there are doubts and criticisms being thrown at you from others.

Nothing's making sense at all
Feeling completely disoriented and unable to understand what's going on around you.

Wonder, why do we race?
Questioning the meaning and purpose of constantly hurrying through life.

(When everyday we're runnin' in circles,)
Feeling stuck in mundane routines and habits that don't lead anywhere productive.

Such a funny way to fall
Reflecting on the irony of the effort put into things that don't really matter in the big picture.

Tried to open up my eyes,
Attempting to see things clearly and get a better perspective on a situation.

I'm hopin' for a chance to make it alright
Desiring an opportunity to fix things and make them okay again.

When I wake up, the dream isn't done
Feeling like reality is just as surreal and uncertain as the dreams experienced while asleep.

I wanna see your face and know I've made it home.
Finding comfort and a sense of belonging in someone or something that feels like home.

If nothing is true, what more can I do?
Feeling lost and helpless when everything seems uncertain and unclear.

I am still painting flowers for you woah oh
Holding onto hope and the desire to create something beautiful for someone despite the chaos and confusion in life.

Shown my cards, give you my heart
Being vulnerable and honest with someone, revealing true emotions and feelings.

(wish we could start all over)
Longing for a fresh start, a chance to redo things and make them better.

I heard everything you said,
Listening and paying attention to someone, taking their words and thoughts seriously.

I don't wanna lose my head,
Trying to maintain composure and not let emotions get the best of oneself.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX BAND, DANIEL ANTHONY DAMICO

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