In 1996, Lifetime issued a compilation of their 7" releases and unreleased songs, on Glue Records, also released in Europe by Day After Records. In 1997, the band completed its third full-length Jersey's Best Dancers. With twelve songs clocking in at under 24 minutes, Jersey's Best Dancers continued in the same vein as Hello Bastards. However, after a short tour in support of their new album, Lifetime decided to disband in 1997.
After disbanding, Dan Yemin went on to become a member of two other punk bands, the short-lived Kid Dynamite & Paint It Black. Dave Palaitis, Ari Katz and, his wife, Tannis Kristanjson went on to form Zero Zero.
Most recently, the band got together for a series of three well-received reunion shows, over the weekend of 19 to 21 Aug 2005. The shows were a result of the cancellation of Hellfest, in which Lifetime was scheduled to play on 20 Aug (Saturday). Two shows took place in Philadelphia, one at The Trocadero Theatre (where they played with Vision) & one, 20 Aug, at the Starlight Ballroom (featured the reunion of hardcore band 108). The final reunion show was held at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, New Jersey), which featured opening bands The Loved Ones & The Bouncing Souls. Some profits from the show went to charities such as New Labor, The OUT Fund, the Nature Conservancy & Linda Ann's Greyhound Rescue Inc.
On 14 Nov 2005, Jade Tree Records announced that Lifetime would be playing three more reunion shows, on a January weekend, in California: Troubadour (Los Angeles, 27 Jan), Chain Reaction (Anaheim, 28 Jan) & Slims (San Francisco, 29 Jan).
On 17 Nov 2005, it was officially announced that the band would reform. In March 2006, the band announced that they were signing to Decaydence (Pete Wentz's imprint of Fueled by Ramen records) & the fourth album's release - self-titled, Lifetime - followed Feb 2007.
All Night Long
Lifetime Lyrics
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The night before we fought and Saturday
Was gone and it was raining
All day long
I thought last night would never end
Now Saturday is cold and damp and
I left you all alone, I didn't talk at all
You felt it all
And the rest of you can say its right
But I don't trust a thing in sight
When everything is overrated,
You're so good you just can't fake it
I waited for some kind of answer,
Some kind words so that I can cold ya
I left you all alone
I didn't talk at all and now I feel so sad
I guess I just needed a day to feel lonely
Lonely and blue.
Oh, how about you?
Well it was raining all day long
Well it was raining all day long
Well it was raining all day long
Well it was raining all day long
Punk Rock Millionaires with coke up their nose
Writing records in designer homes
But the rains kinda nice
And it's really all right if we don't talk at all
It's only one song!
The lyrics of Lifetime's song All Night Long tell a melancholic story of a relationship that's hit a rough patch. It starts with the singer reflecting on the previous night's fight, and the fact that it's still raining the next day makes it feel like there's no end to the sadness. The chorus of the song is about how communication between the couple has broken down, with the singer realizing that they don't have anything left to say. The second verse takes a turn, with the lyrics addressing the state of the music industry and its excesses. The last verse brings it back to the singer's feelings of loneliness and despair, questioning whether anyone else can relate.
The song's lyrics are evocative and raw, conveying a sense of intense emotion that will resonate with anyone who's gone through a breakup or experienced feelings of isolation. The repeated phrase "Well it was raining all day long" adds to the overall mood, with the rain acting as a metaphorical backdrop for the characters' emotional states. The line "You're so good you just can't fake it" is particularly affecting, capturing the sense of admiration and respect that the singer still holds for their partner, even as the relationship falls apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it was raining all day long
The gloomy weather perfectly matched my mood after the fight with my partner
The night before we fought and Saturday
I had an argument with my partner on Saturday which continued throughout the night
Was gone and it was raining
The day after the argument was just as gloomy as my mood
All day long
The rain didn't stop just like how the fight continued to linger in my mind
I thought last night would never end
The argument between me and my partner felt like it went on forever
Now Saturday is cold and damp and
The day after the fight was depressing and dull
I left you all alone, I didn't talk at all
Instead of communicating and finding a solution, I disconnected myself from my partner
You felt it all
My partner could sense my distance and lack of communication
The way that I got no more to say
I have no more words left to fix the situation
And the rest of you can say its right
Others may have their own opinion on the matter, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are right
But I don't trust a thing in sight
I am skeptical of everything and everyone around me
When everything is overrated,
Things that are typically called great or amazing have lost their value to me
You're so good you just can't fake it
Despite everything, I still see the goodness in my partner and believe they are being genuine
I waited for some kind of answer,
I have been waiting for some sort of resolution or response
Some kind words so that I can cold ya
I need comforting words to warm the coldness I feel inside
I left you all alone
I distanced myself from my partner instead of facing the problem together
I didn't talk at all and now I feel so sad
My lack of communication only brought about sadness and made the situation worse
I guess I just needed a day to feel lonely
The loneliness I feel today is something I needed to experience in order to reflect
Lonely and blue.
I feel lonely and emotional
Oh, how about you?
I wonder if my partner is feeling the same way as I do
Punk Rock Millionaires with coke up their nose
People with high status and success can still fall into negative behaviors and habits
Writing records in designer homes
Despite their lavish lifestyle, passion and creativity can still drive them to make art and music
But the rains kinda nice
The rain can be seen as a nice change from the typically bright and sunny days
And it's really all right if we don't talk at all
Sometimes, it's okay to be silent and just enjoy the company of others
It's only one song!
Life is short and we should enjoy the moment while it lasts
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
THE_DIESEL_BOY
good song!
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