Emma began writing her own music April of 2002 and began performing her own… Read Full Bio ↴Emma began writing her own music April of 2002 and began performing her own compositions outside the safety of her home in June and has toured around central Florida monthly since then. In the middle of her central Florida tour, she visited California and back after cutting an EP with producer/sound engineer Dan Garcia. After playing everywhere from beach side coffee shops to the Florida Music Festival (where a reviewer described her gig as one of the "most impressive acts of the night"), she decided to try her hand at the West Coast and moved to Los Angeles in September 2004. She has since then moved back to Florida and gotten gigs at several cafes and looks forward to having even more fun playing at different venues.

We're All Mad Here
Emma Wallace Lyrics

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Your waistcoat holds a pocketwatch, I see dottons and teas to cross
Your doing all your very best so you insure success
I think success is not so tough
Go the same direction for long enough
And, yes, sometimes I might feel slow, but you'll get where you want to go
But first I think you should know
We're all mad here
And same from time to play, and good conversation

It's not bad here
You'd be surprised to find what turns out to be salvation
Don't be sad dear
I've missed milestones, it's okay, there's something else there
I'm quite mad dear
I think you must be too
Or you would be elsewhere
You say you fear you're running late for a very important date
How will you be where you want to be by the time you are fourty three
And sure I maybe feel behind when it comes to highschool reunion time
Think of all the fun I've had
It's hard to feel less than glad
Then again I'm completely mad
We're all mad here
And same from time to play, and good conversation
It's not bad here
You'd be surprised to find what turns out to be salvation
Don't be sad dear
I've missed milestones, it's okay, there's something else there
I'm quite mad dear
I think you must be too
Or you would be elsewhere
We're all mad here
And same from time to play, and good conversation
It's not bad here
You'd be surprised to find what turns out to be salvation
Don't be sad dear
I've missed milestones, it's okay, there's something else there
I'm quite mad dear

I think you must be too
Or you would be elsewhere

Overall Meaning

The song "We're All Mad Here" by Emma Wallace speaks about the pressure we put on ourselves to succeed and reach certain milestones by a certain age. The lyrics begin by describing someone who is dressed in a waistcoat with a pocket watch, and appears to be someone who is doing their absolute best to ensure their success. However, the singer remarks that success isn't as tough as we make it out to be, as long as we keep moving in the same direction for long enough. The chorus then begins with the repeated phrase "We're all mad here," indicating that everyone struggles with their own internal pressures, fears, and doubts.

The second verse focuses on the idea that many of us feel like we're running late for important milestones in our lives, such as reaching a certain level of career success or starting a family. The singer, however, argues that it's important to remember all the fun and joy we've had along the way, and to recognize that there is always something else waiting for us if we miss a particular milestone. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that we are all in this together and that we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves for not achieving everything we thought we would by a certain age.

Overall, "We're All Mad Here" is a comforting and supportive song that recognizes the challenges we face in our daily lives and encourages us to find joy and fulfillment in the present moment, rather than constantly striving for some perceived level of success.

Line by Line Meaning

Your waistcoat holds a pocketwatch, I see dottons and teas to cross
You seem to be well-prepared with your pocketwatch and attention to detail.

Your doing all your very best so you insure success
You are committed to doing your best to guarantee achievement.

I think success is not so tough
I believe success is within reach.

Go the same direction for long enough
Just keep going in the same direction and you'll get there eventually.

And, yes, sometimes I might feel slow, but you'll get where you want to go
You may feel like things are moving slowly, but progress is being made towards your goal.

But first I think you should know
Before anything else, it's important for you to understand that...

We're all mad here
Everyone here is a little bit crazy.

And same from time to play, and good conversation
We all need some time to relax and chat with others.

It's not bad here
Things are actually pretty good in this place.

You'd be surprised to find what turns out to be salvation
You might be surprised to discover what can save you in the end.

Don't be sad dear
There's no need to be sad.

I've missed milestones, it's okay, there's something else there
I may have missed some important events, but there are other things to look forward to.

I'm quite mad dear
I am actually quite crazy.

I think you must be too
I believe that you are also a little bit crazy.

Or you would be elsewhere
Otherwise, you wouldn't be here with the rest of us crazies.

You say you fear you're running late for a very important date
You're worried that you're falling behind schedule for something important.

How will you be where you want to be by the time you are fourty three
You're wondering how you'll achieve your goals by the time you're 43 years old.

And sure I maybe feel behind when it comes to highschool reunion time
I may feel like I'm behind in life when it comes to my high school reunion.

Think of all the fun I've had
But at the same time, I've had so many enjoyable experiences.

It's hard to feel less than glad
It's difficult to feel unhappy when you remember all the good times you've had.

Then again I'm completely mad
But then again, I'm crazy beyond repair.