Always Love
America Lyrics


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To make a mountain of your life
Is just a choice
But I never learned enough
To listen to the voice that told me..
Always love... Hate will get you every time
Always love... Don't wait till the finish line

Slow demands come 'round
Squeeze the air and keep the rest out
It helps to write it down
Even when you then cross it out

Always love... Hate will get you every time
Always love... Even when you wanna fight

Self-directed lives
I want to know what it'd be like to
Aim so high above
Any card that you get dealt you...

Always love... Hate will get you every time
Always love... Hate will get you

I've been held back by something
Yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs,
I've been held back by something
Yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs
You said...
Hey, you good ones
Hey, you good ones

To make a mountain of your life
Is just a choice
But I never learned enough
To listen to the voice that told me
Always love... hate will get you every time
Always love... hate will get you…

I've been held back by something
Yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs,
I've been held back by something
Yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs
You said . . .
Hey, you good ones
Hey, you good ones




Hey, you good ones
I...

Overall Meaning

The song Always Love by America is about the power of love and how it can conquer hate. The lyrics suggest that making a mountain of your life, achieving great things, is ultimately just a choice. However, the singer admits to never having learned enough to listen to the voice inside that tells them to always love. The song emphasizes the importance of choosing love over hate, as hate will only lead to negative consequences in life. The lines "Slow demands come around, squeeze the air and keep the rest out, it helps to write it down, even when you then cross it out" suggest that sometimes we need to take our time and write out our thoughts and emotions to help us navigate through difficult times. The lyrics "I want to know what it'd be like to aim so high above any card that you get dealt" signifies a yearning to rise above any circumstance and maintain a positive outlook on life.


The repetition of "always love" throughout the song is a reminder of the importance of love in our lives. The line "even when you wanna fight" suggests that it is natural to feel angry or frustrated at times, but we must always choose love over hate. The two lines "I've been held back by something, yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs" and "Hey, you good ones" may suggest that the singer has received some advice or encouragement from someone they value, to help them understand the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

To make a mountain of your life
You have the power to make your life more difficult if you choose to do so.


Is just a choice
It is entirely up to you whether or not you want to create a big problem for yourself.


But I never learned enough
I did not acquire sufficient knowledge or understanding about how to deal with this situation.


To listen to the voice that told me..
I did not give enough attention to the advice or intuition that was trying to guide me.


Always love... Hate will get you every time
Choosing to love in every situation is a more productive and positive way of living, while hate only brings negative consequences.


Don't wait till the finish line
Do not wait until you reach the end or final stage of a process to show love and kindness to others.


Slow demands come 'round
Difficulties or challenges will eventually come into your life, but they usually start small and then grow larger over time.


Squeeze the air and keep the rest out
Focus on what matters most and eliminate the unnecessary distractions or worries that can cause anxiety or stress.


It helps to write it down
Writing your thoughts or feelings down on paper can be a helpful way to process and reflect upon them.


Even when you then cross it out
Even if you end up changing your mind or not following through with a certain plan or idea, the act of writing it down can still be useful.


Self-directed lives
Living a life that is guided by your own choices and desires, rather than by the expectations or opinions of others.


I want to know what it'd be like to
I am curious about how it would feel or what the experience would be like if...


Aim so high above
Setting lofty goals or aspirations that may seem out of reach, but can be achieved with hard work and dedication.


Any card that you get dealt you...
No matter what challenges or obstacles come your way, you have the ability to overcome them and thrive.


I've been held back by something
There is something in my life that has been preventing me from reaching my full potential.


Yeah, you said to me quietly on the stairs,
You expressed this thought to me in a private, personal moment between us.


Hey, you good ones
Addressing those who are kind, supportive, and positive influences in my life.


I...
The song ends abruptly, leaving the listener to interpret the message based on their own experiences and perspective.




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