All I Ever Wanted
Joey Diamond Lyrics
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And I look at your mistakes
All the crying, the fighting, the yelling, and now the heartaches
You left me at the door, screaming your name
You never even turned around, and see tears run down my face And all I ever wanted was your love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
When you left me for those other guys
You always had somewhere to be
As if your friends were more important than me
You couldn't even take the time to sit down for a while
And yet I kept my feelings inside
And I hid it with a smile And all I ever wanted was your love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
But now that I am older now
I understand what you've been through
I know you have a lot of regrets
But it helped to shape the person you turned into
And all is forgiven now
Yet the memory lead to songs
So this song is for you
I got love for you baby
But still I turn back, baby...
And all I ever wanted was your love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
And all I ever wanted was your love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
The lyrics of "All I Ever Wanted" by Joey Diamond are quite emotional and introspective. The song is essentially about a relationship that didn't work out, where the singer gave everything they could to make it work, but ultimately ends up heartbroken. The lyrics speak of how the singer gave their trust, love and everything to the person they loved and wanted to make them smile so that they would have no more tears to cry. The persona in the song takes us through the ups and downs of the relationship and expresses how they felt about the way it ended. The song has a melancholic and reflective tone and paints a vivid picture of the kind of pain one goes through when love goes wrong.
The first part of the song is about looking back at the past and at the mistakes made by the person the singer was in love with. The second part speaks of the hurt and constant disappointment where the person they were in love with didn't seem to prioritize them in the relationship. The third part is reflective, and the singer seems to have forgiven the person, even though they still feel the pain. The repetition of the phrase "all I ever wanted was your love" makes it clear that the relationship was built on love, trust, and companionship.
In the end, the song could be seen as a message to the person who left Joey Diamond's character, letting them know that they have moved on and are no longer in love with them. "All I Ever Wanted" is a relatable song that speaks to the heartaches that come with love and heartbreak. Its relatability makes it a popular choice among people who have gone through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I look back at the past
Looking back at the past experiences
And I look at your mistakes
Reflecting on the mistakes made by the person being addressed
All the crying, the fighting, the yelling, and now the heartaches
Listing the negative experiences that were endured
You left me at the door, screaming your name
Describing how the person left them stranded
You never even turned around, and see tears run down my face
Noticing how the person did not care about their emotions
And all I ever wanted was your love
Stating their desire for the person's love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
Highlighting the trust that was given to the person
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
Expressing the wish for someone to have their back
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
Desiring to have happiness and peace
So now I turn back to the times
Returning to previous moments
When you left me for those other guys
Reminding the person of their infidelity
You always had somewhere to be
Revealing the person's indifference
As if your friends were more important than me
Feeling unimportant compared to their friends
You couldn't even take the time to sit down for a while
Recalling a time when they were ignored
And yet I kept my feelings inside
Burying their emotions
And I hid it with a smile
Pretending to be okay despite feeling hurt
But now that I am older now
Realizing their growth and maturity
I understand what you've been through
Comprehending the person's problems
I know you have a lot of regrets
Acknowledging the person's remorse
But it helped to shape the person you turned into
Showing how experiences shape a person's character
And all is forgiven now
Forgiving the person for their mistakes
Yet the memory lead to songs
Inspiring a song about the experience
So this song is for you
Dedicating the song to the person
I got love for you baby
Expressing love for the person despite everything
But still I turn back, baby...
Revisiting the experience
And all I ever wanted was your love
Repeating the desire for the person's love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
Reiterating the trust that was given to the person
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
Echoing the wish for someone to have their back
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
Desiring to have happiness and peace
And all I ever wanted was your love
Final repetition of the desire for the person's love
And all I ever gave you was my trust
Final restatement of the trust that was given to the person
And all I ever wanted was someone by my side
Final echo of the wish for someone to have their back
I wanted you to make me smile, so I had no more tears to cry
Final repetition of desiring happiness and peace
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrChuy775
You seem like me....ive been hurt, betrayed, decieved, and neglected. Just know as you get older certain experiences will fade....but the ones that are left remain strong. Good or bad they are the ones that make you who you are and tell you where you are going to go. I appreciate what you do and am happy for you.........
P.S.
:)
@msxjenixe
Joey. you are so precious. this is great & i love that you are so passionate...but honestly, i'm so distracted by how cute you are! LOL....
@NeverShoutMoonPig
He's GORGEOUS-3 and he's a wonderful singer, Who would break his heart like this? He seems like an amazing guy.
@Mizz035
i out of no where thought of joey n wen i looked at his vids i jst clicked the 1st one tht caught my eye n to hear him talk about wat the song is about its like he read the way im feeling at the moment :-/ amazing singer and song writer too :)
@danielcorrales4825
Aaww baby even though you have the cold you still sing MAGICALLY BEAUTIFUL !!!!
@selena12341234
Your amazing Joey! God bless your voice!!!
@ayanabaee
I remember watching you back then thank you for this song forever❤️❤️❤️
@monicablanco1709
This is an amazing song Joey it really express how I feel rn n those are the same feeling I can't hold ... love this song
@valeriajimenez6089
by far one of my favorite videos!! it makes me tear up
@juanpolanco8592
So perfection!!!