All I Want
Chris Knox & The Nothing Lyrics
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Trying to avoid the inevitable pitfalls
Lingering on
I thought we would never change
Almost caught my death
Almost caught my death
Bad fortune keeps blowing the wind
In my direction
I feel dead
I thought we would never change
Strung out and sick
Forget yourself
This life's a joke
Give into this
No one to blame
Nowhere to run
Nothing's the same
I'm fucked
Spending all the money in my pockets
Spending all the money on my credit cards
Trying to forget all of the bullshit
Doing things that I could never pay for
Broken dreams and changing names
But you don't know about what I need
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
All I want is one more line
To forget my wasted life
You don't know about what I need
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
All I want is one more line
To forget my wasted life
Let go
Twisting and turning the knife
Not concerning yourself with my hopeless dreams
Burning and running from all of your problems
Is hard when you don't know why
Life feels so empty and useless and soul crushing
My insides burn
Black and grey
Cracking morphines with your lighter
Lick the coating and break the lines up
No emotion
Scratch the skin and
Bleed a river
You're my only friend
Strung out again
Never at rest
Sleep until two
Wake up and burn
Waste all your time
Your brain's a mess
What can you do
You're fucked for life
I thought I was everything you wanted
I thought I was everything I could need
You could never leave me disappointed
I could do it all with you behind me
I thought things would never change
But you don't know about what I need
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
All I want is one more line
To forget my wasted life
You don't know about what I need
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
All I want is one more line
To forget my wasted life
The lyrics to Chris Knox & The Nothing's song "All I Want" delve into themes of despair, addiction, and the yearning for escapism. The singer is caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, searching for something to numb the pain and monotony of their life. The first verse highlights a sense of hopelessness and the feeling that change is impossible, as the singer almost succumbs to death and faces constant misfortune. The repetition of "I thought we would never change" emphasizes the stagnancy and frustration the singer feels.
The chorus expresses the singer's desperate desire for a temporary release from their troubles. They spend money recklessly, attempting to forget the overwhelming challenges they face and indulging in activities they cannot afford. The second verse continues to explore the singer's broken dreams and a sense of identity crisis, reinforced by the line "But you don't know about what I need." The singer distances themselves from others' judgments and opinions because their sole focus is finding solace in one more line, using substances to escape from their wasted life.
The bridge delves into the pain the singer feels, describing their emotions as black and grey, with the temptation to seek relief through drugs. The mention of scratching the skin and evoking a river of blood implies self-destructive behavior. The line "You're my only friend" suggests that the singer's reliance on substances has alienated them, with addiction being their primary companion.
In the final verses, the singer expresses their disillusionment and a longing for someone who understands and supports them. While they initially believed they had found that person, they now realize that their needs are not understood or met. The repetition of "All I want is one more line" signifies the singer's sole desire for escape from their wasted life, demonstrating the cyclical nature of addiction and the struggle to break free.
Overall, "All I Want" captures the pain, disillusionment, and relentless desire for escape experienced by someone caught in the grips of addiction and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking backwards blindly
Reflecting on the past without clear direction or insight
Trying to avoid the inevitable pitfalls
Attempting to prevent the unavoidable mistakes or challenges
Lingering on
Continuing to dwell or remain in a certain state or situation
I thought we would never change
Believing that there would be no transformation or progression
Almost caught my death
Coming close to experiencing a life-threatening event
Bad fortune keeps blowing the wind
Constantly facing unfortunate circumstances
In my direction
Affecting or targeting me specifically
It shivers my skin
Causing a sensation of discomfort or fear
I feel dead
Experiencing emotional or spiritual emptiness
Strung out and sick
Physically and mentally drained, overwhelmed
Forget yourself
Lose sight of your own needs or well-being
This life's a joke
Perceiving existence as meaningless or without purpose
Give into this
Surrendering to destructive behaviors or habits
No one to blame
No specific person accountable for the current situation
Nowhere to run
Having no escape or alternative options
Nothing's the same
Everything has changed drastically
I'm fucked
Feeling completely messed up or doomed
Spending all the money in my pockets
Using up all available resources
Spending all the money on my credit cards
Maxing out credit cards to finance desires
Trying to forget all of the bullshit
Attempting to erase or ignore unpleasant experiences
Doing things that I could never pay for
Engaging in activities or indulgences beyond financial capacity
Broken dreams and changing names
Having unfulfilled aspirations and constantly altering one's identity
But you don't know about what I need
You have no understanding of my desires or necessities
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
I don't care about your opinions or judgments
All I want is one more line
I only desire another dose or hit
To forget my wasted life
In order to escape the dissatisfaction and regrets of my existence
Let go
Release or relinquish control
Twisting and turning the knife
Inflicting further pain or suffering on oneself
Not concerning yourself with my hopeless dreams
Not showing any interest or care for my desperate aspirations
Burning and running from all of your problems
Trying to escape or avoid personal issues
Is hard when you don't know why
It becomes challenging when there is no clear understanding or purpose
Life feels so empty and useless and soul crushing
Existence is devoid of meaning, purpose, and profoundly depressing
My insides burn
Feeling intense emotional pain or turmoil
Black and grey
Lacking color or vibrancy, symbolizing despair
Cracking morphines with your lighter
Using a lighter to heat and consume morphine
Lick the coating and break the lines up
Ingesting the drug by licking its outer layer and dividing it into smaller portions
No emotion
Devoid of any feelings or sentiments
Scratch the skin and
Physically harming oneself by scratching the skin
Bleed a river
Bleeding profusely or excessively
You're my only friend
You are the sole person I depend on or feel close to
Strung out again
Facing the consequences of addiction and dependency once more
Never at rest
Constantly in a state of unrest or agitation
Sleep until two
Sleeping until the afternoon, indicating a disrupted or irregular schedule
Wake up and burn
Start the day with drug use or self-destructive behavior
Waste all your time
Squandering one's time on unproductive or destructive activities
Your brain's a mess
Having a disorganized or chaotic thought process
What can you do
Feeling helpless or trapped with limited options
You're fucked for life
Destined for a lifetime of despair and misery
I thought I was everything you wanted
Believing I fulfilled all your desires and expectations
I thought I was everything I could need
Considering myself to be self-sufficient and satisfied
You could never leave me disappointed
Assuming you would always meet my expectations and not let me down
I could do it all with you behind me
Believing that together we could achieve anything
I thought things would never change
Expecting permanence and stability
You don't know about what I need
You lack knowledge or understanding of my requirements
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
I don't care about your opinions or judgments
All I want is one more line
My sole desire is another dose of drugs
To forget my wasted life
In order to escape the regrets and dissatisfaction of my existence
You don't know about what I need
You have no understanding of my desires or necessities
And I don't give a shit what you think 'cause
I don't care about your opinions or judgments
All I want is one more line
My sole desire is another dose of drugs
To forget my wasted life
In order to escape the regrets and dissatisfaction of my existence
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adam Zinanni
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