All My Life
JESSE HARRIS & THE FERDINANDOS Lyrics


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Once in a while I think about it
Think about what you said
Late in haze of night into morning
With eyes turning to red

All my life I waited to see an omen of the good kind
All my life I listened and heard the thunder as it rose behind
Now even a smile, even the sunshine
Don't cease to seem unreal
But with a kiss late in the darkness
I know how I used to feel

All my life I waited to see an omen of the good kind
All my life I listened and heard the thunder as it rose behind

On you and I
I don't see any reason to stay here
I don't see any way out right now
When can a smile, when will the sunshine
Not cease to seem unreal?
It's with a kiss late in the darkness
You feel how you used to feel

All my life I waited to see an omen of the good kind




All my life I listened and heard the thunder as it rose behind
On you and I

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Life" by Jesse Harris & The Ferdinandos is a reflective and introspective ballad about the longing for a positive sign, or an omen, in life. The lyrics describe the singer thinking about something someone said, likely a lover or a friend, while in the haze of night turning into morning. The singer mentions that even a smile or sunshine doesn't seem real anymore, but with a kiss in the darkness, they remember how they used to feel. The chorus repeats the sentiment of waiting for a good omen all their life while hearing the ominous thunder in the background.


The song's melancholic tone is enhanced by the somber instrumentation, including acoustic guitars, bass, drums, and piano. The arrangement is minimalistic, letting the lyrics and vocals shine through. The vocals are soft and sincere, conveying the hopelessness and desperation of the singer's situation. The song's message is relatable, as everyone has felt stuck in a rut or in need of a sign that things will get better.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while I think about it
Occasionally, I contemplate the matter


Think about what you said
Reflect upon your words


Late in haze of night into morning
During the blurry transition from night to day


With eyes turning to red
As my eyes tire and become irritated


All my life I waited to see an omen of the good kind
For my entire existence, I've longed for a positive sign


All my life I listened and heard the thunder as it rose behind
Throughout my life, I've heard a foreboding sound getting louder


Now even a smile, even the sunshine
Presently, even expressions of joy and sunny weather


Don't cease to seem unreal
Appearances still feel unattainable


But with a kiss late in the darkness
However, with a kiss in the late nighttime


I know how I used to feel
I recall how I felt in the past


On you and I
Regarding our relationship


I don't see any reason to stay here
I perceive no motive to remain in this situation


I don't see any way out right now
At present, I discern no solution


When can a smile, when will the sunshine
When will positive emotions and weather


Not cease to seem unreal?
Stop feeling unattainable?


It's with a kiss late in the darkness
The solution is a kiss in the late nighttime


You feel how you used to feel
It evokes the same emotion as before


All my life I waited to see an omen of the good kind
For my entire existence, I've longed for a positive sign


All my life I listened and heard the thunder as it rose behind
Throughout my life, I've heard a foreboding sound getting louder


On you and I
Regarding our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEWART HARRIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Nora Pagani

Gostei muito deste som. Parabéns

ice la honk

Nice subtle touches. That guitar sounds great in the mix as well

Bus guy Mike

How can no one like this song? There is a version sung by Mary Wood also!!

zestroker1

there are no comments because it leaves people speechless...

Videos Burrikis

he is not the guy that dance in "TED" movie?? The bad guy with a mustache

Mar T Music

don' know why , theres not so many comments? mar-t