Kris debuted his first full-length CD, "Brand New Shoes", in September 2007. The album spotlights his musical capabilities in songwriting, guitar, piano and vocals. Kris is known for his laid-back and unassuming personality, yet his music is full of depth, energy and soul.
Some of his influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Matchbox 20, and John Legend.
On 20 May 2009, Kris Allen was crowned the champion of American Idol 2009. After American Idol he released his major-label eponymous album debut. Since then he has released three studio albums "Thank You Camellia" in 2012, "Horizons" in 2014, "Letting You In" in 2016 and one Christmas album titled "Somethin' About Christmas" also in 2016. In 2019 he released a compilation album titled "10" in ten year anniversary since album "Kris Allen" came out in 2009. His latest releases are four new singles in 2021.
Written All Over My Face
Kris Allen Lyrics
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What I never could
Other people say it better
Say it better than I would
But for every word left unsaid
I thought you understood
Oh yeah
Than to tell you how I feel
Oh and I don't want to lose you
But you can't see that through your tears
You're saying that I hurt you
But I had no idea
I'm doing the best a man can
To make it
But you don't believe
Believe that I am
Just 'cause you say it's so
Doesn't make it so
Singing I don't show
What I'm feeling for you
I'd rather shut my mouth
Than to spell it out
There's no doubt
When it's written all over my face
What you want me to say that I don't say
What you want when it's written all over my face
If you want we can talk about it all day
But what's to say when it's written all over my face
You're not one of my boys
You can't get inside my mind
I'm not one of your girlfriends
Who's gonna see it from your side
What you lay on the table
Well I choose to keep inside
I'm doing my best to make it
To make it
But you don't believe
Believe that I am
Just 'cause you say it's so
Doesn't make it so
Saying I don't show
What I'm feeling for you
I'd rather shut my mouth
Than spell it out
There's no doubt
When it's written all over my face
What you want me to say that I don't say
What you want, when it's written all over my face
If you want we can talk about it all day
But what's to say when it's written all over my face
When it's written all over my face
When it's written all over my face
When it's written all over my face
There's nothing wrong but communication
It's just a problem of our own creation
Sometimes love gets lost in translation
Yeah, yeah
What you want me to say that I don't say
What you want when it's written all over my face
If you want we could talk about it all day
But what's to say
When it's written all over my face
All over my face
All over my face
When it's written all over my face
All over my face
There's nothing wrong but communication
It's just a problem of our own creation
Sometimes love gets lost in translation
Kris Allen's song Written All Over My Face is about struggling to express one’s emotions verbally and feeling like they’re not being heard or understood by their partner. The singer has a difficult time communicating his feelings, so he plays songs to convey what he cannot say in words. However, despite his efforts, he feels like the other person does not comprehend his love for them. He finds it easier to kiss them than to tell them how he feels. The lyrics suggest that even though the singer has never straightforwardly told the person he loves them, it's quite apparent, and it's "written all over his face.” He is frustrated that he cannot seem to communicate his emotions effectively, and he wishes that the person he loves could just understand what he's trying to say.
The song’s chorus is repetitive and presents a sense of helplessness in the situation. The singer is expressing that there isn't much left to say as his affection is evident to see on his face, but he still feels like his partner doesn't understand. The line, "Sometimes love gets lost in translation," illustrates how often a lack of understanding between two people can lead to misunderstandings, arguments, and hurt feelings in a relationship. The song ultimately concludes with the belief that communication is key and without it, love can get lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I always played you songs to say
I used songs to express my feelings to you
What I never could
Things I couldn't express in words
Other people say it better
Others express themselves better than me
Say it better than I would
They articulate their feelings better than me
But for every word left unsaid
Despite unexpressed words
I thought you understood
I believed you could perceive my intentions
Oh yeah
Expression of agreement or confirmation
It was easier to kiss you
Physical intimacy was less complicated for me
Than to tell you how I feel
Expressing my emotions was difficult
Oh and I don't want to lose you
I am afraid of losing you
But you can't see that through your tears
You are unable to perceive my concerns due to your emotional outburst
You're saying that I hurt you
You express that I have hurt you
But I had no idea
I was unaware that my actions caused you harm
I'm doing the best a man can
I am trying my best to make this work
To make it
To make our relationship work
But you don't believe
You don't have faith in me
Believe that I am
Believe that I am doing my best
Just 'cause you say it's so
You say that things are as you see them
Doesn't make it so
Your words won't change the truth or circumstances
Singing I don't show
I don't express my feelings vocally
What I'm feeling for you
The emotions I have for you
I'd rather shut my mouth
I prefer to stay quiet
Than to spell it out
Than to articulate my feelings
There's no doubt
No uncertainty about it
When it's written all over my face
When my emotions are evident from my facial expressions
What you want me to say that I don't say
Trying to identify my unspoken feelings
If you want we can talk about it all day
We can converse about it for hours
But what's to say when it's written all over my face
Nothing more needs to be said when my emotions are so obvious
You're not one of my boys
You are not one of my male friends
You can't get inside my mind
You can't comprehend my thoughts and feelings
I'm not one of your girlfriends
I am not one of your female friends
Who's gonna see it from your side
Someone who will agree with you
What you lay on the table
What you reveal about yourself
Well I choose to keep inside
I prefer to keep my emotions in check
There's nothing wrong but communication
Our problem isn't our relationship, it's our communication
It's just a problem of our own creation
We caused this problem ourselves
Sometimes love gets lost in translation
Misunderstanding can be present in relationships
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, STEVE KIPNER, O'DONOGHUE, SHEEHAN
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Susan B
This is my fave song on his album, he sounds soso sexy :) I purchased the album yesterday and I can't stop listening to it, it's absolutley amazing and portrays the immense talent he has and I'm sure there's more to come.
cooljob9
love this song!! and love Kris 's voice!!!!
withyou145
i love this! it's very much like the script. they make a good team
Trisha
his songs sound amazing I hope they sell it here
xLilypotterx
Fantastic song! Absolutely love the lyrics - who wrote them? x
cooljob9
this guy is crazy talented! :)
jesstar05
Gosh i know it was written by them but Kris, his voice is so much like Danny's from the Script! Crazy! I love them both so i dont mind lol, GREAT LYRICS Though
MissLiverCool
Awesome song!!! :)
Sam Rampaul
I love his music....Where was music like dis all my life....thank god he won idols....Best artist..seriously!!!! he is so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MadameUchiha
I really like this song. It's really kool, I love songs with meanings.