All I Ever Wanted
Computer Magic Lyrics


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Always
I wanted to surrender
But you be my contender
Would you be
And I'll change
I'll change into whatever
Its easy when you clever
Just like me

These days
Everyone is missing the change
Everyone is screwing their game
Except me

All I ever wanted was to get away
All I ever wanted was to get away
All I ever wanted was to find my place
All I ever wanted

All I ever wanted was to get away
All I ever wanted was to get away
All I ever wanted was to find my place
All I ever wanted

Always, I wanted to surrender
Will you be my contender
Would you be
And I'll change, I'll change into whatever




Its easy when you're clever
Just like me

Overall Meaning

In Computer Magic's song All I Ever Wanted, the lyrics speak to the desire for escape and finding one's place in the world. The opening lines, "Always, I wanted to surrender, But you be my contender, Would you be" sets the tone for the struggle between surrendering and competing, between giving up and pushing forward. The singer is looking for someone to challenge them, to give them a reason to keep fighting.


The repeated lines, "All I ever wanted was to get away, All I ever wanted was to find my place" speak to the universal human desire for freedom and purpose. The singer is seeking a way to escape the mundane and find meaning in their life. They acknowledge that many others are "missing the change" and "screwing their game", but the singer is determined to not fall into that trap. They are willing to change and adapt to their circumstances in order to succeed.


The repeated use of "Just like me" and "Its easy when you're clever" suggests a sense of narcissism and self-importance in the singer's attitude towards their own abilities. However, this may be a defense mechanism to cope with their own insecurities and fear of failure.


Overall, the song speaks to the struggles of navigating life and finding one's place in the world. The desire for escape and purpose are universal themes that many can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Always
Throughout my life, I've always felt this way


I wanted to surrender
I desired to give up and let go of all that was holding me back


But you be my contender
But you, my competition, motivate me to push forward and strive for more


Would you be
Will you rise up to the challenge and compete with me?


And I'll change
I am willing to transform and adapt to become better


I'll change into whatever
I will alter myself to become the best version of me for the given situation


Its easy when you clever
It is effortless when you have the intellect and skill to do so


Just like me
Similar to how I am capable of changing and adapting


These days
In modern times


Everyone is missing the change
Everyone is failing to change and improve themselves


Everyone is screwing their game
Everyone is sabotaging their own success


Except me
But I am not like everyone else, I am actively trying to better myself


All I ever wanted was to get away
My ultimate desire was to escape from my current circumstances and find something better


All I ever wanted was to find my place
All I ever wanted was to discover my true purpose and role in life




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jimmy Wayne, Tim Johnson

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Jeroen Bakker

That bass line is fantastic! Awesome video too!

Gabriel Picek

have you notice that when you listen computer magic you dont know to tell if its an 80s or a contemporary band

Vincent Lenngren

2019 this gives me the same kick that I got of the brand new music 1980. Good music is not dead.

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Siimisker

That beat makes Gary Numan pop up in my mind...

deadhorse7

Nicely done. And a great touch of reverb on the "ah ah" part. Cheers

FROILAN ENCARNACION

This is so human league !.
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This is a great deal of fun.

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