Witter signed a songwriting deal with Curb Records in 1999. That resulted in a record deal and the release of his second album, All My Life, in both Canada and the United States. He continued his string of hits in Canada with songs like "All My Life," "Jumpin' Right In," "Tough As A Pickup Truck," "One Beat At A Time" and "One Hundred Years." Unfortunately, none of his singles reached Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in the U.S.
When it came time to go back into the studio, Witter was encouraged by Mike Curb to record a Christian record.[4] The result was his third album, 2003's Forgiveness. The album received a nomination at the 2004 GMA Dove Awards for Album of the Year.[5]
Witter is currently performing in The Piano Men, a tribute to the music of the 1970s, performing the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John.[6]
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All my life
Jim Witter Lyrics
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When two strangers met by chance
To share a little warmth
In that crowded corner restaurant
'Neath that blinking traffic light
It didn't take too long to see
That love was at first sight
And from that moment on
He finally got the nerve one night
To take her hand and say:
Chorus:
Where have you been all my life
When you could have been here by my side
I've had this love deep inside
Waiting for someone to give it to
I'm hoping that someone feels just like I do
So where have you been all my life
So many years had passed
And looking back they knew
That they made the right decision
What else could they do
How could they have raised a child
When they were kids themselves
A secret for so many years
Stayed locked upon the shelf
And then one cold rainy night
They had both just gone to bed
That secret knock upon their door
They opened then and she said
(Chorus)
Where have you been all my life?
In Jim Witter's song, "All My Life," the focus is on a couple who met by chance during a winter storm in 1964. They met at a crowded restaurant and quickly realized that they were meant to be together. They spent every moment they could together and eventually, the man summoned up the courage to ask the woman where she had been all his life. They both knew that they had found their soulmate and could not imagine living without each other.
The story then fast-forwards many years later, the couple looked back on their decision and knew that it was the right one for them. They could not have raised a child when they were mere children themselves. For years, they kept a secret locked away about their relationship. One night, a knock at the door revealed a woman who was their child. The couple was shocked but overjoyed to finally share their love with their daughter.
This song is about the power of love, how fate can bring two people together, and how time can pass quickly. It also portrays the love between a parent and their child, despite hardships or secrets. The lyrics focus on the joy that love can bring and how it can last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
It was 1964 in a raging winter storm
The year was 1964, and amidst a tumultuous blizzard, something beautiful transpired.
When two strangers met by chance
Two people who didn't know each other randomly crossed paths in life.
To share a little warmth
They sought shelter together, seeking comfort in each other's company.
In that crowded corner restaurant
Amidst a crowd of people, they found each other in the corner of a restaurant.
'Neath that blinking traffic light
Underneath a blinking traffic light, their love story began.
It didn't take too long to see
Their attraction was immediately evident.
That love was at first sight
Their love affair began at first sight.
And from that moment on
From that day forth, they were inseparable.
They were together night and day
They spent every moment together—morning, afternoon, and night.
He finally got the nerve one night
After working up the courage, he finally took a bold step.
To take her hand and say:
He grabbed her hand and spoke some heartfelt words.
Where have you been all my life
Why did it take so long to find you?
When you could have been here by my side
You should have been right beside me all along.
I've had this love deep inside
For a long time, I've had a deep love within me.
Waiting for someone to give it to
I've been waiting for the right person to share my love with.
I'm hoping that someone feels just like I do
I'm hopeful that someone out there shares the same feelings I have.
So where have you been all my life
I'm curious, why did it take so long for us to find each other?
So many years had passed
Many years had gone by.
And looking back they knew
When they looked back upon their lives, they had no regrets.
That they made the right decision
They knew that they made the right choice.
What else could they do
What other options did they really have?
How could they have raised a child
They were young and inexperienced—how could they have possibly cared for a child?
When they were kids themselves
They were still teenagers and not yet fully matured adults.
A secret for so many years
They had kept a secret hidden for a very long time.
Stayed locked upon the shelf
That secret was kept hidden away from the world.
And then one cold rainy night
Amidst a dreary, rainy evening, something unexpected happened.
They had both just gone to bed
They were preparing to retire to sleep for the night.
That secret knock upon their door
They heard a knock at the door in the middle of the night from someone they didn't expect.
They opened then and she said
They answered the door, and then the woman spoke to them.
Where have you been all my life?
The woman asked why they hadn't been a part of her life up until then.
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kate Trindle
on Sweet Sweet Poison
I can not listen to this song anymore. Any suggestions where I can listen to it from?