That's All
Banks / Collins / Rutherford Lyrics
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I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could say day, you'd say night
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could leave but I won't go
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Turning me on, turning me off
Making me feel like I want too much
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
Running around, staying out all night
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all
Truth is I love you
More than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no-one who
Makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together til the end
I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all
Just as I thought it was going alright
I find out I'm wrong when I thought I was right
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all
I could say day, you'd say night
Tell me it's black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
That's all
The lyrics of "That's All" by Banks / Collins / Rutherford reflect the emotional turmoil of a relationship that is filled with contradiction and confusion. The singer expresses their frustration at the constant misunderstandings and disagreements that seem to plague the relationship. Despite their efforts to make things right, they often find themselves in situations where they thought they were correct, only to realize they were wrong. This ongoing cycle of disappointment is described as "always the same, just a shame, that's all," highlighting the sense of resignation and helplessness felt by the singer.
The lyrics delve into the struggles of communication within the relationship, with lines like "I could say day, you'd say night" and "Tell me it's black when I know that it's white." These phrases emphasize the disconnect between the singer and their partner, as they seem to be constantly at odds and unable to see eye-to-eye. The repetition of "it's just a shame, that's all" further underscores the sense of resignation and acceptance of the dysfunctional nature of their interactions.
The singer grapples with conflicting emotions towards their partner, expressing a desire to leave but ultimately choosing to stay. Despite feeling emotionally numb ("I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes"), there is a sense of entrapment and inertia that keeps them in the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and the internal struggle between what they want and what they feel obligated to do.
The final verse reveals a deeper layer of vulnerability and genuine love beneath the surface conflicts and frustrations. The singer admits their true feelings for their partner, acknowledging that despite the challenges, there is a deep connection that they cannot ignore. The longing for a lasting connection and the acknowledgement of the love they share adds a bittersweet tone to the song, showing that amidst the turmoil, there is still a strong bond that keeps them together. Ultimately, the lyrics encapsulate the complex dynamics of a relationship filled with ups and downs, highlighting the universal themes of love, conflict, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as I thought it was going alright
Cautiously optimistic, I realized things were not as they seemed
I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
Discovering my mistake, despite my confidence in being correct
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
Consistently disappointing outcomes, a regrettable situation
I could say day, you'd say night
Differences in opinion, a lack of understanding between us
Tell it's black when I know that it's white
Insisting on falsehoods, denying the truth
I could leave but I won't go
The option to leave exists, yet I choose to stay
Though my heart might tell me so
Despite emotional instincts advising otherwise
I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes
Emotionally numb, devoid of sensations
So why does it always seem to be
Questioning the recurring pattern between us
Me looking at you, you looking at me
A cycle of scrutiny and observation in our relationship
Turning me on, turning me off
Triggering mixed emotions and reactions
Making me feel like I want too much
Creating desires that may be excessive or unattainable
Living with you's just putting me through it all of the time
Enduring constant challenges and hardships in our coexistence
Running around, staying out all night
Engaging in questionable behaviors, avoiding responsibilities
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Consuming everything at once, lacking moderation
Truth is I love you
Admitting genuine feelings of affection
More than I wanted to
Exceeding initial expectations or intentions
There's no point in trying to pretend
Acknowledging the futility of hiding true emotions
There's been no-one who
No other person has compared to
Makes me feel like you do
Evoking emotions and sensations only you can provoke
Say we'll be together til the end
Affirming a commitment to remain connected forever
That's all
In conclusion, that's the extent of it
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jmwFILMS
It would have been an amazing song for the GTA 6 trailer too. I guess rockstar is just gonna surprise us someday.
@carsoncrews
Didn't expect to see you here hello
@lancecorporalrookie8321
Love your content, also, this whole gta 6 fiasco was the most down bad if u r here lol, ngl, even i found myself clicking on clickbait bcuz i want to see the trailer😭
@jmwFILMS
We just want answers so bad lol. I wont be surprised though if the trailer doesn't come out until 2024/5.
@lancecorporalrookie8321
@@jmwFILMS yea, tho this might be me coping hard with hopium, but i will say if it doesnt happen, then it doesnt happen, but rn the halloween event is a bit strange, especially with them celebrating day of the dead, im hispanic and i found it a bit strange that day of the dead is ending nov 1, despite it being a 2 day event, nov1-2, i was born on nov2, but on nov 2, the 1st gtav trailer came out, conviently, its a thursday, a week b4 the investor call; to side track a bit, after the 26th, i ended up watching dark space videos, and in a part of the video, they showed the time it took for rockstar to make their games, gta4 took 3.5 yrs, gta5 took 3 yrs, rdr2 says it took 8 but i reckon it most likely took 5-6yr with a 2-3yr planning process, and we can assume it prolly took those other games around 5 years, the footage of 6 was b4 2020, what if development of the game started around 2017? If they were to release 6 next year of late 24 to early 25, it would be around 6 years of development, they did put out a game like rdr2. Another thing to note, y would rockstar release a trailer or announcement on a day everyone is expecting one, what if the days that everyone was expecting something was right, but the dates were wrong? What if they do something on nov2 thurs day, and showcase something on nov 7, conviently a tuesday, literally a day b4 T2s call? Just a thoery of mine but im gonna go with 50% hopium and 50% theyre not gonna do anything, then again, if nothing doesnt happen, we could expect a trailer early next year of 2024
@NotRockstarGames
it could still be the song right? @@jmwFILMS
@7601jrod
Every city has that radio station that plays nothing but these kind of songs and I always switch to it to escape from life for a bit
@wellthatsretarded2591
7601jrod Houston has 95.7 99.1 & 107.5 The Eagle. Good classic hits around lunch time (12pm Central)
@ThomasTacoBell1738
102.3 WBAB
@tin08290
Well That’s Retarded Do you guys not get Jack FM cause we have The Eagle here too