Taking their name from the classic Beatles track, BlackByrd are in the process of turning adult-contemporary pop convention on its head, thanks to Lamb's new-found talent as a critical songwriter. "We've all grown, as people and entertainers," Lamb says. "We're artists now, and loving every minute."
Since January 2012, BlackByrd, along with promoter and music-industry veteran Mike Fuller as manager, have been creating a body of work that will be released as 13-track debut album this September.
All for Me
BlackByrd Lyrics
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You every night
You're in my soul, in my heart, in my life
I was a dreamer
You had the plan
Now you're walking away and I don't understand
But how come
How come you never ever tried
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time a gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
All for me
I'm hoping that I find the strength to move on
And right by your side I thought I would belong
I guess I'm not perfect but I will be strong
'Cos this is the moment
And I want it all
So how come
It feels okay to know I'll never see you again
And how come you never ever cried
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time I gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
Without you I'm learning that I'm incomplete
Without you there's so much more I wanna be
Without you there's no us
Without you there's just me
Without you it's all up to me yeah
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time I gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
All for me
Without you, baby
All for me
Without you, baby
All for me
The song "All for Me" by BlackByrd tells the story of a person who was once in a relationship where the other person had a clear plan for their future. However, the relationship ends abruptly and the singer is left confused and hurt. Despite this, they realize that they need to move on and find themselves without the other person. The chorus emphasizes this point - "I'm doing it all for me".
The first two verses describe the deep feelings that the singer had for their ex-partner. They were in their soul, heart, and life, every morning and every night. The singer seemed to be a dreamer while the other was more pragmatic and organized. Now that the relationship is over, the singer has to learn to face their fears on their own, without relying on their ex-partner. They want to be strong and find the real them. The singer has to learn to dry their own tears and move on.
The chorus repeats the same message to emphasize how important it is for the singer to take care of themselves. They have to do this alone, even though they are scared. The bridge explains how incomplete the singer feels without their ex-partner, but at the same time also realizes that they want more for themselves. The final chorus repeats the same message again, but adds a sense of affirmation as the singer is now more sure that they are doing the right thing and that they are doing it "All for Me."
Line by Line Meaning
You every morning
You're the first thing on my mind when I wake up every day
You every night
You're the last thing on my mind before I fall asleep every night
You're in my soul, in my heart, in my life
You're deeply ingrained in every part of my being
I was a dreamer
I had big hopes and aspirations
You had the plan
You were the pragmatic one with a clear direction in mind
Now you're walking away and I don't understand
I'm confused and hurt that you're leaving me behind
But how come
Despite this, I'm still wondering
It feels okay to know I'll never see you again
I surprisingly feel a sense of relief that it's over between us
How come you never ever tried
I'm questioning why you never made an effort to make things work
I'm doing it all for me
I'm prioritizing my own well-being and growth
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm taking risks to discover who I truly am
I'm letting you go one for three
I'm leaving you behind so that I can focus on myself
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I have to face my fears and go through this on my own, even though I'm scared
I'm not running away
I'm not avoiding my problems or fears
I'm facing my fears
I'm directly confronting my anxieties and worries
This time a gotta learn to dry my own tears
I need to learn how to cope with my own pain and sadness
Without you I'm learning that I'm incomplete
I'm realizing that I relied too much on you for my own sense of wholeness
Without you there's so much more I wanna be
Being without you is giving me space to explore other aspects of myself and life
Without you there's no us
Our relationship is completely over and there's no chance of reconciliation
Without you there's just me
I have to focus on myself and my own growth without you by my side
All for me
I'm putting myself first and making my own needs and desires a priority
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nomvulangubane1755
You every morning
You every night
You're in my soul, in my heart, in my life
I was a dreamer
You had the plan
Now you're walking away and I don't understand
But how come
It feels okay to know I'll never see you again
How come you never ever tried
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time a gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
All for me
I'm hoping that I find the strength to move on
And right by your side I thought I would belong
I guess I'm not perfect but I will be strong
'Cos this is the moment
And I want it all
So how come
It feels okay to know I'll never see you again
And how come you never ever cried
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time I gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
Without you I'm learning that I'm incomplete
Without you there's so much more I wanna be
Without you there's no us
Without you there's just me
Without you it's all up to me yeah
I'm doing it all for me
I'm taking the chance to find the real me
I'm letting you go one for three
I gotta do this alone though I'm scared to the bone
I'm not running away
I'm facing my fears
This time I gotta learn to dry my own tears
I'm doing it all for me
Without you, baby
All for me
Without you, baby
All for me
Without you, baby
All for me
🥺❤
@TyeniEsterJanuarie
2024 and Im still here 🥺🥺🥺 This song will forever be IT 😍
@itsmissross
I remember listening to this when I was 13. I’m 22 now.😩❤️😭
@tholwanamohale5158
duuuudeee!!!
@mae1062
Same!!
@vershuarobinson7814
Me too girl 🥺😭❤
@nothandoangel7770
You n I both im 24yrs now
@YoungNanny
2023 November and I'm still obsessed with this song
@jolenekannemeyer8415
Remember I was just a little girl ...when I heard this song ...I'm 22 years old now ...and I still know some of the words
@lifeofjonathanjacobs175
Ending 2023 on the perfect note❤
@itumelengmatuka9895
used to cry so much when i heard this song, it slaps harder everytime you listen to it