All Or Nothing
C.O.S. Most Lyrics

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All or nothing
There's no grey in my scale
It's a zero or one
A hell no or fuck yeah
A pass or a fail
All or nothing
But I lie and convince myself
That I can't try to get up and do something else

But I'm still here with no avail
No I can't turn it off
It'll go out by itself
When the dust settles in the shine goes away
The fixation dissolves and melts
It blinds and deafens
Like a punch to the face
My eyes swell up, my nose congested with blood
I'm spinning and I can't see fucking straight
All or nothing
There's no grey in my scale
It's a zero or one
A hell no or fuck yeah
A pass or a fail
All or nothing
But I lie and convince myself
That I can't try to get up and do something else
But I'm still here with no avail
Why does it always go down this way?
I guess I'll never know
What difference does it make when the outcomes the same?
Unstable and a blur
I guess I'll never know
Some things are best left unresolved
When this bites me in the ass like an acid flashback
Then we'll see how the tables have turned
All or nothing
All or nothing
All or nothing
All or nothing
The clock keeps on ticking
And there's no-one listening in
I try to keep pace by running in place
But the ships already sinking
All or nothing
There's no grey in my scale
It's a zero or one
A hell no or fuck yeah
A pass or a fail
All or nothing
But I lie and convince myself
That I can't try to get up and do something else
But I'm still here with no avail
All or nothing

All or nothing
All or nothing

Overall Meaning

In C.O.S. Most's song "All or Nothing," the lyrics speak about the idea of having a binary approach to life, where there is only a "zero or one," a "hell no or fuck yeah," a "pass or a fail." It reflects the idea that the singer sees the world in black and white, with no in-between or grey areas. The title of the song reinforces this idea, highlighting the notion that everything is either "all" or "nothing." Though the singer acknowledges that they lie to themselves and convince themselves that they can't try to do anything else, they are still standing there with no avail. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels stuck in this binary approach, unable to change the way they see the world.

The metaphor of the clock ticking and no one listening in highlights the feelings of isolation and anxiety that come with this kind of approach to life. The singer tries to keep up with the world around them, but feels like they are constantly running in place. The metaphor of the ship already sinking adds to the sense of powerlessness and inevitability that comes with this approach to life. The lyrics end with the stark repetition of "all or nothing," emphasizing the idea that this is the only way that the singer is able to see the world.

Line by Line Meaning

All or nothing
I only believe in achieving success at the highest level or not at all.

There's no grey in my scale
I strive for excellence with precision and detail, leaving no room for ambiguity or uncertainty.

It's a zero or one
The outcome is either a resounding success or a total failure, with no middle ground.

A hell no or fuck yeah
I make decisions with confidence and conviction, either agreeing wholeheartedly or completely rejecting any alternative.

A pass or a fail
Success is the ultimate goal, and any result that is not a clear victory is considered a defeat.

But I lie and convince myself
Despite my dedication to all or nothing, there are moments when I struggle and need to deceive myself into believing that I can't or won't succeed.

That I can't try to get up and do something else
I feel trapped and unable to pursue a different path or outcome.

But I'm still here with no avail
Despite my determination, I remain stuck and unable to move forward or progress.

Why does it always go down this way?
I struggle with understanding why my all-or-nothing approach often leads to failure or disappointment.

I guess I'll never know
The reasons for my setbacks are mysterious and complex, and I may never fully comprehend what went wrong.

What difference does it make when the outcomes the same?
Even if I had known or tried an alternative approach, the end result would have been no different.

Unstable and a blur
The future seems uncertain and unclear, with no obvious path to success.

Some things are best left unresolved
Sometimes it's better to leave things unfinished or unsolved, rather than face the potential failure of trying to achieve resolution.

When this bites me in the ass like an acid flashback
I fear that the negative consequences of my all-or-nothing approach will haunt me in the future and cause further problems.

Then we'll see how the tables have turned
When my approach leads to failure, I will regret my stubbornness and perhaps consider alternative paths.

The clock keeps on ticking
Time is always progressing, and I need to find a way to make progress myself.

And there's no-one listening in
I feel isolated and alone in my struggles, with no one to offer guidance or support.

I try to keep pace by running in place
I work hard and stay busy, but make no progress towards my goals.

But the ships already sinking
Despite my efforts, I may be too far gone to save my situation or achieve success.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Loughborough, Jacob Bell, Jacob Delott

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