All my life
Evan Dando Lyrics
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To burn in full time
To be filled with hatred
For the time I've wasted
And I'm so impatient
For a new sensation
God knows what I thought I'd do
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life
I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
Just to hold my heart beat
In a box by my feet
To be filled with glory
To speak a story
Can you feel the thunder
From the cloud I'm under
God knows how will I get through
I bit my own sweet heart and blew it
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life
I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
My life I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
My life I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
The lyrics of Evan Dando's song "All My Life" speak about the struggle of finding purpose in life and overcoming past mistakes. The singer begins by expressing a desire for positivity and new experiences, but also carries a sense of regret for the time he has wasted. He is filled with impatience, longing to find something to fill the void inside of him, but seems unsure of how to accomplish this.
The following lines suggest a desire for recognition and validation, wanting to be filled with "glory" and speak of his own story. He wonders if others can sense the storm inside of him, reflecting a sense of isolation and the difficulties of reaching out for help. The final lines repeat the earlier themes of not understanding what is truly important in life, and realizing that the things he once thought he wanted and needed are not what will bring him happiness.
Through his lyrics, Dando captures the universal struggle of personal growth and self-acceptance. He acknowledges the confusion and uncertainty that come with this process, but ultimately asserts that the things we think we need or want are not always what will bring us fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Just look for sunshine
Searching for a bright and positive feeling
To burn in full time
To experience that feeling intensely and continuously
To be filled with hatred
To feel angry and resentful about wasted time
For the time I've wasted
Regretting past choices and their outcomes
And I'm so impatient
Eager for change or a new experience
For a new sensation
Hopeful for a fresh emotional experience
God knows what I thought I'd do
Unsure of previous plans or goals
I bit my own sweet heart in two
Damaging oneself emotionally
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
Realizing that desires and needs were confused or misplaced
My life
My personal experiences and perceptions
Just to hold my heart beat
Desiring to have control over emotions and feelings
In a box by my feet
Having those emotions close and within reach
To be filled with glory
To feel successful or admired
To speak a story
To have a compelling or interesting life experience to share with others
Can you feel the thunder
Asking if others can sense the intense emotions and thoughts
From the cloud I'm under
Suggesting feeling weighed down by emotions or struggles
God knows how will I get through
Feeling uncertain or anxious about the future
I bit my own sweet heart and blew it
Regretting past decisions that have negatively impacted oneself
My life I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
Repeating the realization that past wants and needs were confused or misplaced
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Evan Griffith Dando, Jon Brion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luís
Just look for sunshine
To burn in full time
To be filled with hatred
For the time I've wasted
And I'm so impatient
For a new sensation
God knows what I thought I'd do
I bit my own sweet heart in two
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life
I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
Just to hold my heart beat
In a box by my feet
To be filled with glory
To speak a story
Can you feel the thunder
From the cloud I'm under
God knows how will I get through
I bit my own sweet heart and blew it
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life
I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
My life I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
All my life
I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
My life I thought I needed all the things I didn't need at all
My life I thought I wanted all the things I didn't want at all
Rebecca Ruth
This song makes my soul feel quiet for just a few short minutes, but just long enough to breath. His voice and the parts of him that come through it, stills me. Something perfect comes through.
Evan Dando
and THAT is what i do this 4
Jonathan Davis
I agree with this Rebecca!
Evan, you're the soundtrack to my life, from those early Lemonhead records right through to now. I absolutely love your music 😎
Anthony Lowe
When you question whether there is room for anymore great music in your life and then this hits you between the ears. Wow. Thanks Youtube algorithm for letting me hear this!!!
Evan Dando
Sheesh that’s really nice ! Thanks
Chris Clayton
A truly beautiful song. Dando at his very best.
Evan Dando
Agreed
D B
@Evan Dando Recently made a playlist of my 100 favorite songs and this was on it. Beautiful tune...and it has never grown old since I first heard it on release of the album.
Ralf Kilauea
Wonderful. Thank you Evan Dando for giving us this beautiful piece of music! (and more of course! :) )
mac mcgirt
just a wonderfully layered song. reminds me of a certain time in my life. this record doesn't get the recognition it deserves. cheers evan