Restless
Allday Lyrics


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Lean your shoulder into me
It's getting colder
Windows down you've got to breathe
Your hair is blowing
You say all my friends are drifting, you're the one I'm thinking about
Losing again in the city
Going mad in an empty house
Dead streets
I fell in love with you too deep
I know you gotta extend yourself
Don't wanna see you with nobody else

So where did this come from, darling?
Out of the blue
Did you only love me when you had nothing else to do?

And I would change my stripes
These dates you're restless and you need some time
And I know you will be mine
These dates you're restless and you need some time

Now you sit down in the shower spitting water
And you'll stay there for an hour
It's getting darker
There's a party we're late for
Way up on a windy road
With people we can't relate to
Once we're there we'll want to go
What a mess
Fixing me is a process
I never said it would be low risk
Now I drink until I'm so sick

You say why you always staying home? You're not Prince
I know I'm odd, but I'm original
I'm not prints
Figured out I can't do this high
I'm not Wiz
Figured out the devil's in the detail, formless

Am I boring? Sorry, I just gotta make it
We always had a different level of communication
When I got my first cheque said
What you doin' later?
We went straight to the store
And bought a smoothie maker

Feeling like million bucks yeah
Only smoothies for a couple months yeah
Those are fake friends
They don't really love ya




Liquid breakfast same thing for lunch,
Ya acting different and

Overall Meaning

"Restless" by Allday is a reflective and introspective song that delves into the complexities of a relationship that has reached a point of restlessness. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple facing challenges and feeling disconnected from the world around them.


The opening lines, "Lean your shoulder into me, It's getting colder, Windows down you've got to breathe, Your hair is blowing" set a scene of physical closeness and vulnerability. The singer acknowledges that their partner is drifting away from their friends, but they are the one constantly on their mind. The line "Losing again in the city, Going mad in an empty house, Dead streets" suggests a sense of loneliness and frustration within the relationship.


The chorus reveals the singer's willingness to change and adapt to keep the relationship alive. They are aware that their partner is feeling restless and in need of some space and time. The question "Did you only love me when you had nothing else to do?" reflects a fear of being taken for granted or being seen as a mere distraction.


The second verse continues to dive into the complexities of the relationship. The imagery of the partner sitting in the shower for an hour, getting darker, and the mention of a party they're late for on a windy road with people they can't relate to, portrays a sense of confusion and disconnect. The singer acknowledges their own imperfections and struggles, but also highlights their uniqueness and originality.


The lyrics touch upon themes of self-doubt, insecurity, and the need for validation. The lines "Am I boring? Sorry, I just gotta make it, We always had a different level of communication" convey a sense of longing for understanding and acceptance. Despite the challenges, the singer recalls shared moments of joy and simplicity, such as buying a smoothie maker after receiving their first paycheck.


Overall, "Restless" explores the bittersweet and sometimes tumultuous nature of relationships, highlighting the constant push and pull between two individuals striving for connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Lean your shoulder into me
Show your dependence and trust in me


It's getting colder
Our relationship is becoming distant and colder


Windows down you've got to breathe
Take a moment to relax and reflect


Your hair is blowing
You're letting go and embracing new experiences


You say all my friends are drifting, you're the one I'm thinking about
You feel isolated, but I'm the only one who truly matters to you


Losing again in the city
Feeling lost and defeated in the urban environment


Going mad in an empty house
Feeling trapped and restless in a lonely space


Dead streets
The streets feel lifeless and dull


I fell in love with you too deep
I have deeply and passionately fallen in love with you


I know you gotta extend yourself
I understand that you need to explore and find yourself


Don't wanna see you with nobody else
I don't want to witness you being with anyone else


So where did this come from, darling?
Where did our current situation originate from, my love?


Out of the blue
Unexpectedly and without warning


Did you only love me when you had nothing else to do?
Were your feelings for me only temporary and convenient?


And I would change my stripes
I am willing to change and adapt for you


These dates you're restless and you need some time
During these periods, you feel unsettled and require space


And I know you will be mine
I am confident that eventually, you will be mine


Now you sit down in the shower spitting water
You're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope


And you'll stay there for an hour
You need time alone to process your emotions


It's getting darker
Your mood is becoming increasingly gloomy


There's a party we're late for
We're missing out on social events because of our issues


Way up on a windy road
In a difficult and uncertain situation


With people we can't relate to
Surrounded by individuals we don't connect with


Once we're there we'll want to go
Once we reach our desired destination, we'll want to leave


What a mess
Our lives and relationship are in a chaotic state


Fixing me is a process
I acknowledge that I need to work on myself


I never said it would be low risk
I never promised that this journey would be without challenges


Now I drink until I'm so sick
I resort to self-destructive habits to cope with my emotions


You say why you always staying home? You're not Prince
You question why I prefer staying home, unlike an extravagant figure like Prince


I know I'm odd, but I'm original
I may be unconventional, but I am authentic and unique


I'm not prints
I'm not a replica or imitation


Figured out I can't do this high
Realized that I can't sustain this lifestyle or mindset


I'm not Wiz
I'm not a successful and influential figure like Wiz Khalifa


Figured out the devil's in the detail, formless
Understood that hidden problems and complexities can be challenging to address


Am I boring? Sorry, I just gotta make it
Am I uninteresting? I apologize, but I need to achieve my goals


We always had a different level of communication
Our way of expressing and understanding each other has always differed


When I got my first cheque said
When I received my first paycheck, I expressed


What you doin' later?
What are your plans for later?


We went straight to the store
We immediately went to the store


And bought a smoothie maker
And purchased a blender to make smoothies


Feeling like million bucks yeah
Feeling incredibly confident and successful


Only smoothies for a couple months yeah
Consuming only smoothies for a couple of months


Those are fake friends
Those people are not genuine friends


They don't really love ya
They do not truly care about you


Liquid breakfast same thing for lunch
Having smoothies for both breakfast and lunch


Ya acting different
You are behaving differently




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shama Joseph, Simon Lam, Tomas Gaynor

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@joehaysmith5570

Restless"
(feat. The Veronicas)

Lean your shoulder into me
It's getting colder
Windows down you've got to breathe
Your hair is blowing
You say all my friends are drifting, you're the one I'm thinking about
Losing again in the city
Going mad in an empty house
Dead streets
I fell in love with you too deep
I know you gotta extend yourself
Don't wanna see you with nobody else

So where did this come from, darling?
Out of the blue
Did you only love me when you had nothing else to do?

And I would change my stripes
These dates you're restless and you need some time
And I know you will be mine
These dates you're restless and you need some time

Now you sit down in the shower spitting water
And you'll stay there for an hour
It's getting darker
There's a party we're late for
Way up on a windy road
With people we can't relate to
Once we're there we'll want to go
What a mess
Fixing me is a process
I never said it would be low risk
Now I drink until I'm so sick

You say why you always staying home? You're not Prince
I know I'm odd, but I'm original
I'm not prints
Figured out I can't do this high
I'm not Wiz
Figured out the devil's in the detail, formless

Am I boring? Sorry, I just gotta make it
We always had a different level of communication
When I got my first cheque said
What you doin' later?
We went straight to the store
And bought a smoothie maker

Feeling like million bucks yeah
Only smoothies for a couple months yeah
Those are fake friends
They don't really love ya
Liquid breakfast same thing for lunch
Ya acting different and



All comments from YouTube:

@franciscohernandez3366

In love with those three Australian angels.
Great song and video; perfect for a rainy day.

@afromantoby69

Francisco HernΓ‘ndez it’s actually raining where I am

@profanedyhorm

Allday, the 3rd Veronica twin

@maham1949

This is the collab I never knew I needed

@abdulrazak-ei2ju

or wanted...

@user-ss5sm5pw4z

I play this on repeat everyday I used to sing this to my dog penny who was sick with cancer thank you for this beautiful song it was our song 🎢 I miss you penny girl πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈπŸͺƒπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ˜ͺ

@silverese1216

I actually heard this song in a clothes shop in London. I shazamed it, and it’s been the most played song on my playlist for a year. Brilliant song. πŸ‘πŸΎ

@Garfunkarella

When trying to explain to people who is Allday....Hes like Australia Justin Bieber, but more like the kid whose mom works the late shift at the liquor store. I'm a 38 year old American housewife and the fact that I love Allday seems absurd to me....lol. But here I am, loving Allday.πŸ’–

@cheythegoblin

this is beautiful, allday seems like he’s really coming into himself lately πŸ’› love

@NotDeadpool

"really coming into himself". Title of your sextape

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