The following albums saw large shifts in style. Much Afraid saw them releasing gorgeous - sometimes brittle - music, which the Band intended to have a "timeless" sound, while If I Left the Zoo is a quirkier but musically brilliant album, featuring considerably more keys and experimentation. The Eleventh Hour is their first true "rock" album. They returned to acoustic guitars for the "Furthermore" project, which featured two EPs - a live disc and an acoustic disc. The band's 5th album, Who We Are Instead continued some of the band's earlier sonic experiments and showcased some new gospel, bluegrass, and hymnsong influences. The hymnsong approach was continued on an album of new arrangements of classic hymns - Redemption Songs.
Good Monsters was released on Sept. 05, 2006. The album was hailed by CCM Magazine as "Album of the Year" - a controversial move considering that this announcement was made in August. "Good Monsters" further showcases the diverse style of the venerable quartet and is considered by the band to be their first true "rock" record. It is a rock driven record with electric guitars having prevalence on more of the songs than any previous albums. The album also has other stylistic influences and even includes a choir of African school children, while lyrically, it hits the darker side of their self-shaped genre.
In 2007, Jars of Clay announced that they were leaving Essential Records and were creating their own record label, Gray Matters. Jars of Clay released Christmas Songs through Gray Matters in 2007, and the Closer EP was released in the Summer of 2008.
April 21, 2009 marked the release of The Long Fall Back to Earth, containing two tracks from the Closer EP and 12 additional tracks. Two Hands is the first single from that release.
All I Want Is You
Jars of Clay Lyrics
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Diamonds on a ring of gold
You say you want
Your story to remain untold
But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
You say you'll give me
A highway with no one on it
A treasure just to look upon it
All the riches in the night
You say you'll give me
Eyes in a moon of blindness
A river in a time of dryness
A harbor in the tempest
But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
You say you want
Your love to work out right
To last with me through the night
You say you want
Diamonds on a ring of gold
Your story to remain untold
Your love not to grow cold
All the promises we break
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
When all I want is you
All I want is You...
All I want is You...
All I want is You...
All I want is You...
All I want is
All I want is
All I want is
All I want is
You
The song “All I Want Is You” by Jars of Clay was released in 1997 as a part of their self-titled debut album. The song is about the human desire for materialistic things and how we often forget that what truly matters is the love and connection we have with others. The first two verses describe how people often desire material possessions like diamonds, treasure, and riches, but these things are fleeting and ultimately unimportant. The chorus emphasizes this message by saying, “all the promises we make, from the cradle to the grave, when all I want is you.”
The third verse shifts the focus to relationships and how we often prioritize the superficial aspects of love like status and appearances. However, true love is about being with someone through all of life’s ups and downs and not letting the flame of love grow cold. The final chorus repeats the message that what truly matters is love and connection with others, as the lyrics “all I want is you” are repeated four times.
Overall, the song “All I Want Is You” is a reminder that material possessions and superficial things are temporary and ultimately unimportant. What really matters is staying connected to the people we love and not taking them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want Diamonds on a ring of gold
You believe material objects are important symbols of love, and seek them as proof of affection
You say you want Your story to remain untold
You value privacy and intimacy more than public appearances or recognition
But all the promises we make From the cradle to the grave
Despite our frequent pledges and vows, what we ultimately desire never changes
When all I want is you
All that truly matters to me is you
You say you'll give me A highway with no one on it
You can provide me with isolation and the freedom to explore without interruption
A treasure just to look upon it All the riches in the night
You can offer me visual stimulation and plenty of material wealth
You say you'll give me Eyes in a moon of blindness
You can help me see with clarity in situations where others might be lost or confused
A river in a time of dryness A harbor in the tempest
You can provide me with safety and stability during times of hardship or upheaval
You say you want Your love to work out right To last with me through the night
You desire a healthy, long-lasting relationship with me
Your love not to grow cold
You fear that our passion for each other will eventually wane or disappear
All the promises we break From the cradle to the grave
Inevitably, we will fail to keep some of the commitments we make to each other throughout our lives
When all I want is you When all I want is you
Regardless of everything else, all that truly satisfies me is your presence and your love
All I want is You... All I want is You... All I want is You... All I want is You... All I want is All I want is All I want is All I want is You
Every other desire, dream, and goal is secondary to my love and devotion for you. All I truly want is you, forever and always.
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.