All Or Nothing
Cauldron Lyrics


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Turn me in or turn me loose
Crank it up inside the noose
Lose it all for something more
But life won't be a bore

Just say that it's over
Please tell me tonight
Give me all or nothing
Show me the rite

Won't play the same ol' game
That path is for the tame
Don't care for what remains
As long as there's no more

Just say that it's over
Please tell me tonight
Give me all or nothing
Show me the rite

If there's a way then let's find it today
If it's over then show me the grave
If there's a way then I would like to stay
But I'll never hide

Just say that it's over
Please tell me tonight




Give me all or nothing
Show me the rite

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All or Nothing" by Cauldron can be interpreted as a declaration of someone who is willing to take risks and leave behind a mundane existence in pursuit of something greater. The first two lines, "Turn me in or turn me loose, Crank it up inside the noose" could be seen as a metaphor for taking control of one's life, either by breaking away from conformity or embracing the unknown. The following lines, "Lose it all for something more, But life won't be a bore" suggest that the risks of losing everything are worth taking for the sake of experiencing a more fulfilling life.


The chorus, "Just say that it's over, Please tell me tonight, Give me all or nothing, Show me the rite" could be seen as a plea to someone or something to reveal the path that needs to be taken. It suggests that the individual speaking the lyrics is ready for a change and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it, whether that means starting over completely or following a new path.


In the next verse, "Won't play the same ol' game, That path is for the tame, Don't care for what remains, As long as there's no more" the lyrics seem to reinforce the idea that the singer is done with the status quo and is looking for something different. The lines "If there's a way then let's find it today, If it's over then show me the grave" suggest that the individual wants answers and is ready to move on. The final lines, "If there's a way then I would like to stay, But I'll never hide" reveal that the individual is open to change, but will not compromise who they are in the process.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn me in or turn me loose
I don't want to be held back anymore, so either let me go or let me be free.


Crank it up inside the noose
I'm ready to take a risk and push my limits even if the outcome seems risky.


Lose it all for something more
I'm willing to risk everything if it means getting something worthwhile in return.


But life won't be a bore
I want to experience everything life has to offer and not live a mundane existence.


Just say that it's over
I need to know where I stand in order to move on and make decisions.


Please tell me tonight
I'm ready for closure and want to know the truth sooner rather than later.


Give me all or nothing
I want to give everything I have and see what happens instead of holding back.


Show me the rite
Guide me towards the right path and help me make the right decisions.


Won't play the same ol' game
I'm tired of the same predictable outcomes, so I won't continue playing by the rules.


That path is for the tame
Following the same path as everyone else is for those who are too afraid to take chances.


Don't care for what remains
I don't want to look back at what I could have done or what didn't work out.


As long as there's no more
I'm ready to move on and not dwell on what could have been.


If there's a way then let's find it today
I'm ready to start figuring things out and finding solutions instead of waiting.


If it's over then show me the grave
If it's truly over, then I want to accept it and move on instead of holding onto false hope.


If there's a way then I would like to stay
If there's still a chance, then I want to fight for it and not give up just yet.


But I'll never hide
I won't run away from what I want or from the truth, even if it hurts.




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Robbie Nance

Cauldron is by far my favorite of the NWOTHM

Trollester

Robbie Nance
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Starr!

Cauldron music videos are some that ill always come back to. The hook of this song consumes my mind!

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HEAVY METAL IS BACK!!!

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