The band name comes from a minor character in Tim Burton's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
A mini-album 'Verses of Comfort, Assurance, and Salvation' was followed in early 2007 by 'The Bird of Music', on the Moshi Moshi label.
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone
All or Nothing
Au Revoir Simone Lyrics
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So can't you see we're in the middle
Somewhere
Nowhere just means knowing nothing
of where you've been or where you're going
feels farther
getting lost in my own
neighborhood
The same freedom you feel
Is what's been blowing in my sail
Since I arrived here
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, or nothing
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, or nothing
Slowly coming into view,
The images, are slowly
Slowly coming into view
The images, are slowly
Blending out for once
I know there's less to life
Once more it's looking for me
Saying yes instead of no
And wondering what to make
of my directions
Won't be long that's just to gaze
And days will fall to dreams
something familiar
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, or nothing
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, all, all
It's all, all, or nothing
In "All Or Nothing" by Au Revoir Simone, the lyrics begin by describing the concept of location, the idea that "everywhere is somewhere" and that we are "in the middle" of "somewhere." The usage of these terms conveys the sense of space as a fluid concept, implying that every place is somehow connected and that we are always in motion. The song then proceeds to explore the idea of absence or nothingness as a way of comprehending our location in the world. The lyrics suggest that "nowhere just means knowing nothing / of where you've been or where you're going" and that this feeling can be a daunting but necessary one on the journey of self-discovery.
The song then shifts to a personal narrative, as the singer describes their own experience of being "lost in [their] own / neighborhood" and encountering "the same freedom" as the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics suggest a sense of connection or shared experience between the two people, as if they are both searching for something and finding it in each other. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's all, all, all, all / it's all, all, all, all / it's all, all, or nothing," emphasizing the binary nature of the world: everything or nothing, all or nothing. The song ends with a series of images that suggest a coming-together or resolution, as the "images, are slowly / blending out for once" and the singer embraces a sense of possibility and inquiry ("saying yes instead of no / and wondering what to make / of my directions").
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere is somewhere baby
There is meaning to be found everywhere, my dear
So can't you see we're in the middle
We are located in the center of meaning, don't you see?
Somewhere
But of course, we're somewhere -- it's just a matter of where
Nowhere just means knowing nothing
The absence of a location or direction means that one knows nothing
of where you've been or where you're going
Specifically, one is ignorant of where they have been and where they are headed
feels farther
This lack of knowledge seems to create a greater distance -- a void of sorts
You're a sight to see this early morning
In the morning light, one's presence is particularly striking
getting lost in my own
However, in my own neighborhood, I still manage to lose myself
neighborhood
Despite my familiarity with the area, I can't help but feel disoriented
The same freedom you feel
The sense of liberation you experience
Is what's been blowing in my sail
This sensation has propelled me forward like the wind under a sail
Since I arrived here
Ever since I arrived at this point in my life
It's all, all, all, all
This journey encompasses all aspects of life
It's all, all, all, all
Every facet of existence could play a role
It's all, all, or nothing
However, one either goes all-in or not at all
Slowly coming into view,
Gradually becoming visible
The images, are slowly
Images become more clear and distinct
Slowly coming into view
A slow but steady reveal of pictures in the mind
The images, are slowly
These pictures become more vivid and comprehensible
Blending out for once
Suddenly, I find myself in unfamiliar territory
I know there's less to life
This new experience makes me realize that there is less to existence
Once more it's looking for me
Despite my discomfort, the search for meaning continues
Saying yes instead of no
My approach is more affirmative now
And wondering what to make
But I am still uncertain of which direction to take
of my directions
The instructions to success and fulfillment are unclear
Won't be long that's just to gaze
It won't be much longer before everything becomes clear
And days will fall to dreams
Eventually, everyday life will feel like a dream
something familiar
Even in the unknown, there are still comforting resemblances
It's all, all, all, all
This entire journey encompasses every facet of existence
It's all, all, all, all
Every part of life could potentially play a role in this quest
It's all, all, or nothing
However, one must either dive in fully or not at all
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Annie Hart, Erika Spring Forster, Heather Anne D'Angelo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gloriacastro1133
Aún recuerdo que los celulares no eran para todo el mundo y grabé esta canción en una grabadora, cuando salió en la estación de la Ibero 🥺✨
@rebecamaciel6114
IM GONNA CRYYYYY MY JAPRIL HEART CANT HANDLE IT
@Crazygurl1211
Every time I hear this song, all I can think is the time when April first jumped Jackson. Lol.
@reaganj808
Omg yes!!! I didn't think anyone else would connect these 2!!! 😂
@whatdatdo25
this song is amazing!! i love the lyrics... the same freedom you feel is what's been blowing in my sail since i arrived here... nice!!
@WeasleyIsOurKing23
April&Jackson <3
@lonnie3449
They played this at my work, i immediately pulled out my phone, clicked on the shazam app and went to the bathroom since there was a speaker in there as well. I went in there because it was quiet.
@mysgirl13
AVERY AND APRIL!!!!.... like a virgin...touched for the very first time....
@TheHansonOTHfan
I love discovering new songs (to me, at least) It's the greatest feeling, knowing that you get to listen to this great song for as long as you want to ;)
@ItzelAmieva
This song lingers without effort. It's wonderfuly perfect.