All My Life
JØA Lyrics
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Staring back was a bad dream outside my window
I drove you mad like an actor along for the ride
Something bad must have happened, and I just can't sympathize
You were away for too long
Now I'm singing my song
Oh, it's such a shame
So Take all my lonely
Take it away
Just hold me closely
Till this feeling fades
Take all my lonely
Take it away
Oh
Oh, she told me of nightmares - weakness in our genes
That I was born into bad luck, so my wounds were bound to bleed
When seeing your blood for the very first time
It leaves such a sting in your eyes
Oh, what sacrifice
Take all my lonely
Take it away
Just hold me closely
Till this feeling fades
Take all my lonely
Take it away
Make your exit slowly
Before it's too late
So much for taking my time
Sorry for wasting your time
Such innocent crimes
What good is courage when it's all tucked away?
One day I'll make my escape if just for one day
Take all my lonely
Take it away
Just hold me closely
Till this feeling fades
Take all my lonely
Take it away
Make my exit slowly
Before it's too late...
The lyrics of JØA's song "All My Life" depict a sense of confusion and feeling lost in life. The opening verse, "Strange view from the backseat & nowhere to go, Staring back was a bad dream outside my window," portrays a feeling of being trapped, with no destination in sight. The singer is looking back at a bad dream, suggesting that their current situation feels like a nightmare. The second verse develops this idea by discussing the difficulty of sympathy when something bad happens, indicating a lack of emotional connection and a possible sense of indifference. The chorus seems to seek relief from this sense of loneliness and pain. The plea to take away the loneliness implies a desire for comfort or companionship. The lyrics suggest that holding the singer closely will bring some sort of relief and will help them overcome the feeling of being lost.
The second half of the song focuses on moving on. The lyrics speak of the support received from another person, but also the realization that time is running out. The line "Make your exit slowly before it's too late" can be interpreted in two ways. It could either mean that the singer is asking someone else to leave before it's too late, or it could be a realization that they need to make a move before it's too late. The final lines suggest that the singer wants to escape from their current situation and that they may not have the courage to do so.
In summary, "All My Life" is a song about feeling lost, alone, and trapped, while also seeking help and support to overcome those feelings. It speaks to the human experience of feeling like we are wasting our time or are stuck in a bad dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange view from the backseat & nowhere to go
I have no direction and feel lost in life, like I'm watching everything pass me by from the backseat of a car.
Staring back was a bad dream outside my window
The world feels like a nightmare that I can't escape, and it's right outside my window, taunting me.
I drove you mad like an actor along for the ride
I messed things up in my relationship like an actor who forgot their lines, and now I'm just along for the ride.
Something bad must have happened, and I just can't sympathize
My partner is upset with me, and I know something must have happened, but I can't seem to understand or sympathize with them.
You were away for too long
My partner was gone for too long, and it took a toll on our relationship.
Now I'm singing my song
I'm expressing my emotions through music.
Keeping my head in the game
I'm staying focused on what I need to do.
Oh, it's such a shame
It's sad how things turned out.
So Take all my lonely
I'm offering up all my loneliness.
Take it away
I want it to be gone.
Just hold me closely
I just want someone to hold me tightly.
Till this feeling fades
Until the sadness and loneliness go away.
Oh, she told me of nightmares - weakness in our genes
Someone important to me once told me about how our family has a history of bad luck and hard times.
That I was born into bad luck, so my wounds were bound to bleed
I was born into a family where things never seem to go right, so it's no wonder that I struggle and suffer.
When seeing your blood for the very first time
The first time you see your own blood, it's a shocking and painful experience.
It leaves such a sting in your eyes
It's emotionally painful and hard to deal with.
Oh, what sacrifice
This is the kind of pain and sacrifice that comes with life.
Make your exit slowly
Please leave my life gradually and without causing any further harm.
Before it's too late
Before things get even worse than they already are.
So much for taking my time
I thought I had all the time in the world, but it turns out that things are moving too quickly.
Sorry for wasting your time
I'm sorry if I ever wasted your time or hurt you in any way.
Such innocent crimes
Sometimes, even our most innocent actions can have unintended consequences.
What good is courage when it's all tucked away?
What good is bravery if I'm too afraid to use it and stand up for myself?
One day I'll make my escape if just for one day
Someday, I'll find a way to break free from my troubles, even if it's only for a short while.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Astin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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