On March 19, 2013, Brendan James announced a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to promote his new album. James raised $33,948, surpassing his goal, during the three week campaign. The album, titled "Simplify", was released on August 6, 2013.
All I Can See
Brendan James Lyrics
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I want to open my mind
I want to pledge my allegiance to all I can find.
I want a car that will crash through the barriers
To a road no one knows.
I want to feel less control,
Want to bend and I want to land far from home.
Is the perfect lesson of how it should be.
So if I cannot learn
To journey and return,
To never rest till I've seen all I can see
I want to learn a completely new language,
One I don't understand.
I want to help someone lost, someone helpless,
With the strength of my hand.
I want to come to the base of a statue built
Before they counted the years,
And there I'll fall with my face in my hands and cry
And feel their hope in my tears.
The revolution of the earth around the sun
Is the perfect lesson of how it should be.
So if I cannot learn,
To journey and return,
To never rest till I've seen all I can see
Train rides and pastures collidin
Colors and customs I've never seen
I know I, yes I know I,
I know I will stumble
But time is precious my friend.
Those who journey can easily understand,
The more they see the more they'll learn,
The more that they will be.
So this I swear to you, and this I swear to me,
I'll never rest till I've seen all I can see.
No, I'll never rest till I've seen all I can see.
I want to know where the strength of a person lies,
In their past or their future.
Is it in the way that they hurt or they love themselves
Or is it all an illusion?
I want to crawl from this skin that I'm painted in
Body, please let it give.
I want to find the creator of all good things
And ask what it means to live
The lyrics to Brendan James's song "All I Can See" express a desire for exploration and discovery. The first verse communicates a desire to break free from the constraints of conformity and control; the singer wants to walk through a new doorway and open their mind to new experiences. They want to pledge allegiance to all they can find and break down barriers that limit exploration. The second verse conveys a desire to learn a new language and help others with the strength of one's own hands. The singer wants to appreciate history by standing at the base of ancient monuments and feeling the hope that built them.
The chorus of the song communicates the idea that life is like the revolution of the earth around the sun - a continuous journey of discovery and exploration, where one must learn and return to never rest till they have seen all they can see. The bridge expresses a desire for self-discovery, an exploration of the nature of strength and love, and a search for the meaning of life.
Through its lyrics, "All I Can See" encourages listeners to embrace an adventurous spirit and a desire for growth and discovery. The song inspires a curiosity for the world around us and a willingness to explore the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to walk through this doorway
I want to embark on a new journey.
I want to open my mind
I want to expand my thoughts and knowledge.
I want to pledge my allegiance to all I can find.
I want to explore and embrace everything that life has to offer.
I want a car that will crash through the barriers
To a road no one knows.
I want to break free from the usual path and create one of my own that is unique and uncharted.
I want to feel less control,
Want to bend and I want to land far from home.
I want to let go of control and find myself in places far from home.
The revolution of the earth around the sun
Is the perfect lesson of how it should be.
The earth's movement around the sun signifies the need for continuous exploration and growth.
So if I cannot learn
To journey and return,
To never rest till I've seen all I can see
If I cannot learn to explore and experience everything, I will always feel incomplete.
I want to learn a completely new language,
One I don't understand.
I want to break the boundaries of my language and communicate in new ways.
I want to help someone lost, someone helpless,
With the strength of my hand.
I want to provide aid and support to those who need it most.
I want to come to the base of a statue built
Before they counted the years,
And there I'll fall with my face in my hands and cry
And feel their hope in my tears.
I want to visit the past and experience what it was like to live then, and feel the emotional impact of those who have come before me.
Train rides and pastures collidin
Colors and customs I've never seen
I know I, yes I know I,
I know I will stumble
In my travels, I will encounter unfamiliar places, cultures, and customs, and while it may be difficult, I will learn from it.
But time is precious my friend.
Time is fleeting, and I must take advantage of every opportunity.
Those who journey can easily understand,
The more they see the more they'll learn,
The more that they will be.
Those who explore and experience will gain greater understanding and knowledge about themselves and others.
So this I swear to you, and this I swear to me,
I'll never rest till I've seen all I can see.
No, I'll never rest till I've seen all I can see.
I promise to myself and others that I will never stop exploring and experiencing until I have seen everything there is to see.
I want to know where the strength of a person lies,
In their past or their future.
I want to understand where a person's strength comes from, whether it is from their past experiences or future aspirations.
Is it in the way that they hurt or they love themselves
Or is it all an illusion?
Is a person's strength derived from their ability to love themselves and endure pain, or is it a fleeting idea?
I want to crawl from this skin that I'm painted in
Body, please let it give.
I want to explore and understand more deeply the connection between my mind, body, and soul.
I want to find the creator of all good things
And ask what it means to live
I seek to understand the source of goodness and the meaning of life.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILLY LEE SMILEY, JOHN JAMES, PETER FURLER, SEAN TAYLOR
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guijaredtar
"I wanna find the creator of all good things and ask what it means to live" thats gotta be the greatest line a song could ever end on... Bravo, my hats off to you.
Jim Vanecci
❤
Daniel Hynds
Brendan is truly gifted. He isn't just a studio act - he sounds the way he does in his videos as he does in the studio albums and he sounds even better and stronger live. If you haven't seen him live you have to. He's genuine, he's humble, and his success is well earned. Nicest kid you will ever meet. I'm not just saying that because he's my boy, I'm saying it because it's true. He's incredibly talented, spread the word.
Laurie Millard
depth of understanding with poetic, thoughtful lyrics throughout each songa stronger expression of my sincere faith leads me to worship catholic and Brendan's song, 'A Different Kind of Love' touches on opening eyes of wonder to a higher love than we've yet known. It's one of the few songs that doesn't bash the love a person already experiences (within a relationship) but offers that there is something more (within another relationship, but I'm seeing it as my faith.)Michy Ovalles
Brendan James, you take my breath away with every single song. A true artist, just beautiful.
eric calderone
Excellent vocals, impressive lyrics. Brendan James is a musician to watch.
Laura_nado
This seems like so long ago. I remember sitting there in this audience - it was amazing getting to just be there and listen to him play and sing a variety of songs. <3
Jim Vanecci
Wow! Hope to have a similar experience one day. ❤
ilmarefan
this guy is nothing short of amazing
reward enakerakpor
Sublime! he deserves so much more recognition