All for Nothing
Cardle Matt Lyrics
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'Cause I had a dream last night
I saw her body broke, still and cold where she lay
And it was all for nothing
This love I gave
And I pray you keep her safe
Bring her home, keep harm away
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
I pray, someone else can take her place
Don’t make it all for nothing
This love we made
She’s my best friend, oh mother
No other woman could turn my eye, drag me away
With the blessing comes the worry, and I worry
Don’t make it all for nothing
The love we made
And I pray you keep her safe
Bring her home, keep harm away
And I pray, don’t let me down
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
I pray, someone else can take her place
Don’t make it all for nothing
This love we made
Falling in love is like playing with fire
Pulling me down but it’s takin’ me higher
I know it’s my fault and I’m asking for favors
I needed a knife but you gave me the razor
I pray you keep her safe
Bring her home, keep harm away
And I pray, don’t let me down
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
I pray, someone else can take her place
Don’t make it all for nothing
This love we made
Don’t make it all for nothing
This love we made
In "All for Nothing," Cardle Matt sings about his fear of losing someone he loves. The opening lines of the song, "Use your eyes, oh father 'Cause I had a dream last night," suggest that he is asking for divine intervention and guidance, hoping that his father can help him protect his loved one. The dream he had is a premonition of the worst-case scenario: seeing his lover lifeless and broken, and realizing that their love amounted to nothing in the end.
The chorus of the song is a prayer to keep his lover safe, bring her back to him, and not let their love be in vain. The second verse further emphasizes the fear of losing someone, but it also reveals that the person he loves is his best friend. He knows that falling in love can be risky, but the reward is worth it, even though it can be a double-edged sword.
Line by Line Meaning
Use your eyes, oh father
Father, I beg you to pay attention to what I'm about to tell you
'Cause I had a dream last night
I saw something in a dream that has troubled me deeply
I saw her body broke, still and cold where she lay
In my dream, I saw the woman I love lying dead and lifeless
And it was all for nothing
All the love and efforts I have put into this relationship could be lost for no reason
This love I gave
The love I gave might end up being meaningless
And I pray you keep her safe
I am asking for your help in keeping her safe
Bring her home, keep harm away
I am hoping that she can come home safely
And I pray, don’t let me down
I am depending on you to not disappoint me
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
I need her to come back to me in this moment
I pray, someone else can take her place
If something happens to her, I hope that someone else can fill the void she would leave behind
Don’t make it all for nothing
Don’t let all the love and dedication I have put into this relationship go to waste
She’s my best friend, oh mother
I want to confide in my mother that the woman I love is also my best friend
No other woman could turn my eye, drag me away
No one else could ever compare to the woman I love
With the blessing comes the worry, and I worry
The love I have for her brings its own challenges and concerns
The love we made
Our love is something that we created together
Falling in love is like playing with fire
Falling in love can be dangerous and unpredictable
Pulling me down but it’s takin’ me higher
Even though it can have its challenges, love can also be incredibly uplifting
I know it’s my fault and I’m asking for favors
I understand that I might have played a role in the current situation, and I am asking for help
I needed a knife but you gave me the razor
I asked for something that I thought I needed, but you gave me something that could be even more dangerous
Don’t make it all for nothing
Once again, I am pleading with whoever is listening to not allow our love to be in vain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS EG WHITE, MATTHEW CARDLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Debbie Nockels
I love this song, bought the CD album several years ago and listen to it on a playlist when driving. Love your vocals, Matt! Greetings from Florida.
Jennifer Mullis
Matt Cardle thanks for being my favorite artist of all time from the X Factor 2010 UK
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