All the Rest
David Kilgour Lyrics
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I'll dig under your border
And bring back your love
And give it all back to you
Guess I'm like all the rest
I'll go to the east
To stop thinking of you
But there I'll wish for you
The lyrics of David Kilgour's "All the Rest" seem to represent the feeling of regret that a person feels after a break-up. In the first verse, the singer expresses remorse for any harsh words or actions toward their former partner. However, they also acknowledge that they cannot undo the past and instead focus on the future. The line "I'll dig under your border" may be interpreted as a metaphor for breaking down barriers or crossing boundaries to make amends.
In the second verse, the singer appears to be attempting to move on from their past relationship by going to the east. However, despite these efforts, they confess that they will still be thinking of their ex-partner. This shows the difficult process of letting go and moving on from a past love.
Overall, the lyrics to "All the Rest" seem to convey the complex emotions that can arise after a break-up. The song portrays the desire to make amends and the struggle to move on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I hope I wasn't too cruel
I hope that I did not cause you too much pain or suffering.
I'll dig under your border
I will cross any barrier or obstacle to try and be with you.
And bring back your love
I will do everything in my power to retrieve the affection you once had for me.
And give it all back to you
I want to return the love you once gave me, no matter how difficult it may be.
Guess I'm like all the rest
I am just one of many people who have tried and failed to win your heart.
I'll go to the east
I will travel as far away from you as possible to try and forget about you.
To stop thinking of you
I will do anything to erase you from my mind and heart.
But there I'll wish for you
Despite my best efforts, I know that I will still long for you and wish for your love to return.
Contributed by Bailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.