Few Christian bands have enjoyed the longevity and underground critical acclaim as Mad at the World. From the day mailman and lead singer Roger Rose stuck a tape in a record company executive's mailbox until current times, Mad at the World has turned heads with their provocative music.
The first two albums featured a synth/pop style of music. Then, in order to have a sound more amiable for live performances, the band's musical style shifted to hard rock for the next three albums. The last two albums brought some member changes and a more retro sounding style of music.
Lyrically, the band delves into the many struggles we face in life and reminds us of our hope in our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Issues dealt with in the songs include drugs, anger, hopelessness, and lost loves -- as well as hope, love, peace, forgiveness, blessed relationships, and eternal life.
All my life
Mad At The World Lyrics
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I didn't know just what it felt like but I knew that I would want it,
Love that would love me in spite of myself and know my heart like no one else,
Someone to be there every single day,
Every single...every single day.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
It ended up that it was just as simple as me praying to my maker,
A little faith in the man called Jesus and then you could have a saviour,
He'll be your friend when nobody's there and know your heart when nobody cares,
He'll be around to give you love that never ends,
He will give you love that never ends.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
The song "All My Life" by Mad At The World is a powerful message about the search for true love and acceptance. The song's opening lines evoke the feeling of being lost and searching for something more. The singer knows that there is a void in their life but they can't quite put their finger on what it is. They have a sense that they are missing out on something important, something that will make them whole. This feeling is relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or unfulfilled in their life.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that what they were missing was a deep, unconditional love. They wanted someone who would love them despite their flaws and imperfections, someone who would be there for them every single day. This desire is universal and speaks to the human need for connection and understanding.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "All my life I've waited for someone to really love me," emphasizing the importance of this kind of love in our lives. The fact that this line is repeated multiple times drives the point home and highlights the desperation that can come with feeling unloved.
The song's message takes a religious turn in the second verse as the singer suggests that true love and acceptance can be found in Jesus. The message is that God's love is pure and unfailing, and He will always be there for us no matter what. This message is an important one for those who find comfort in their faith and see God as a source of love and support.
Overall, "All My Life" is a powerful and relatable message about the importance of love and acceptance in our lives, and the search we all go on to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know just where to find it but I knew what I was missing,
I lacked the knowledge of where to find love, but I was aware that love was missing from my life.
I didn't know just what it felt like but I knew that I would want it,
While I wasn't sure how love felt, I was already certain that it was something that I wanted to experience.
Love that would love me in spite of myself and know my heart like no one else,
I craved for a love that could accept me and love me despite my flaws, and could understand me better than anyone else.
Someone to be there every single day,
I yearned for someone who could be present in my life every single day.
Every single...every single day.
The repetition emphasizes my desire for consistency and reliability in love.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
Throughout my entire life, I've been waiting for someone who could truly love me.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
My hope has always been to find someone who could love me for who I am, without trying to change me into someone I'm not.
It ended up that it was just as simple as me praying to my maker,
Ultimately, I found that the solution was as simple as praying to my higher power.
A little faith in the man called Jesus and then you could have a saviour,
By having faith in Jesus, I discovered that he could be my savior, who could provide me the love and acceptance that I yearned for.
He'll be your friend when nobody's there and know your heart when nobody cares,
Jesus could be the friend and confidante that I could always turn to, who could understand and care for me even when others couldn't.
He'll be around to give you love that never ends,
Jesus could provide me with a love that would never fade away, but would continue to be present and supportive throughout my life.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
The repetition emphasizes the longevity of my search for true love.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
My hope continues to be finding someone who could love me for who I am, as I've waited for it my entire life.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone to really love me,
My desire for true love still remains constant.
All my...all my life I've waited for someone who really can love me for what I am.
My hope remains that someone could embrace and love me for who I truly am.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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