All I Ever Wanted
Joy Vance Lyrics
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My dad he held me screaming in his arms,
He can talk like it was yesterday,
When I got that holy water in my eye,
It's alright, is it just alright.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
And I know that I come on strong,
Forgive me I just couldn't help myself
And I have changed but I'm better now,
And I see you in this new and perfect light,
You're so fine, you're oh so fine.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
This time, babe is that alright,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
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You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know all that we ever really needed was time.
The lyrics of Joy Vance's song All I Ever Wanted convey a nostalgic and reflective sentiment. The song starts with the description of the singer's birth day, and the memory of her father holding her and recalling the event. The line "when I got that holy water in my eye" could suggest a religious or spiritual connotation, which may imply that the singer's upbringing may have been influenced by those values. The refrain "It's alright, is it just alright" suggests a sense of uncertainty or questioning and could represent the singer's search for affirmation or validation.
In the next verse, the singer has a romantic interest, and there is a sense of anticipation and expectation expressed in the lines "See all those faces coming down, Trying not to let them down," the singer seems to be acknowledging the pressure put on them and the desire to please others. Again, the refrain is repeated, and the mention of "sun on the water" and "your sunlight" evokes the image of warmth, comfort, and positivity.
The chorus line "All I ever wanted was time" is repeated several times throughout the song, signifying the desire to slow down time or make it last longer. The song's overall theme revolves around the human quest for connection, authenticity, and meaning. By reminiscing about the past and reflecting on the present, the singer tries to reconcile the past with the present and find a sense of contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on a Saturday,
I entered this world on a day of rest and relaxation.
My dad he held me screaming in his arms,
As I entered this world, my father comforted me despite my cries.
He can talk like it was yesterday,
My father vividly remembers the moment I was born.
When I got that holy water in my eye,
During my baptism, I had an unexpected encounter with the holy water.
It's alright, is it just alright.
Despite the unexpected, everything turned out okay.
See all those faces coming down,
I see many people approaching me.
Trying not to let them down,
I feel pressured to live up to the expectations of those around me.
This time, babe is that alright,
I hope to meet everyone's expectations this time around.
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I remember a beautiful moment by the water.
I can still feel your sunlight.
I still feel warmth and happiness from my loved ones.
And all I ever wanted was time,
All I hoped for was to have enough time.
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
I hope my loved ones know that time was all I ever truly needed.
And I know that I come on strong,
I realize that I can be intense and overwhelming.
Forgive me I just couldn't help myself
Please forgive me, my behavior is simply out of my control.
And I have changed but I'm better now,
I have grown and improved over time.
And I see you in this new and perfect light,
I see my loved ones in a clearer and more positive way.
You're so fine, you're oh so fine.
My loved ones are amazing and wonderful people.
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
Again, I hope my loved ones understand that time is all I need.
Dadadadadadadadada
Instrumental interlude.
You know all that we ever really needed was time.
Ultimately, time is all any of us truly need.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES KEOGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura
"All I Ever Wanted"
I was born on a Saturday,
My dad he held me screaming in his arms,
He can talk like it was yesterday,
When I got that holy water in my eye,
It's alright, is it just alright.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
This time, babe is that alright,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
And I know that I come on strong,
Forgive me I just couldn't help myself
And I have changed but I'm better now,
And I see you in this new and perfect light,
You're so fine, you're oh so fine.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
This time, babe is that alright,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
Da da da da...
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know all that we ever really needed was time.
Laura
"All I Ever Wanted"
I was born on a Saturday,
My dad he held me screaming in his arms,
He can talk like it was yesterday,
When I got that holy water in my eye,
It's alright, is it just alright.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
This time, babe is that alright,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
And I know that I come on strong,
Forgive me I just couldn't help myself
And I have changed but I'm better now,
And I see you in this new and perfect light,
You're so fine, you're oh so fine.
See all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
This time, babe is that alright,
Well I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
And all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
Da da da da...
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
You know all that we ever really needed was time.
anikux
Why does it have so little views?? I mean, this song is amazing. He is amazing.
Doha Belko
How can anyone ever hate his songs?
Ejvin
@Julia Kocher The only song I like next to Riptide.
Ejvin
@DerudoZB Right.
DerudoZB
i came here to check him because of Riptide (of course), but his album after that is mega boredom!
Julia Kocher
I love them all but Red Eye.
Matthew Gonzalez
Doha Abubakar everybody was raised different
valcat1
I'm sitting here wondering how this doesn't have more views it's amazing 👌🏽
Adriana
Well,,guess what, it's better like this