“Why should I do one thing, when I can do everything?”

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These words once came out of the Michael Carpenter’s young, optimistic mouth. Little did the multi-instrumentalist, producer-engineer, singer- songwriter know how much ground he’d cover. His first band at 14. His first recording sessions at 16. His first tours at 20. His first recording studio at 24. His first failed business venture at 26. His debut album at 32, and then more than an album a year either as a solo artist, or in one of his bands or side projects, since. On top of that, averaging about 100 shows a year in either one of his bands, or as an in demand sideman over the past 25 years, plus around 50 studio projects a year at his Love Hz Studios (co-managed with the ridiculously talented Matt Fell), he’s managed to achieve more already than most. Either as a drummer, bass player, guitarist, 2 finger hammond player, or vocalist, Carpenter has appeared on over 300 records. And he has no intention of stopping.

While many consider him a powerpop expert, his own projects have covered alt.country, garage pop, rock and even touches of folk and hard rock. As a producer it seems there’s nothing he hasn’t done, including church choirs, metal and orchestral kids music. As a songwriter, he has co-written with many artists and had excellent exposure through several TV and Movie placements.

He has run his own vanity label, Big Radio Records for since 2001, whilst also working as a Mastering Engineer at Turtlerock Mastering, writing for Australia’s prestigious recording magazine Audio Technology, and working as a lecturer at JMC Academy.

Michael Carpenter learned early the importance of hard work, and his desire to learn new things and cover new ground still drives him. In the meantime, he continues to build one of the more impressive bodies of work you’re likely to find, anywhere.

I Want Everything
Michael Carpenter Lyrics

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I don't want to rush you
Or make you feel unease
So I'll let you take this
As slow as you please
But baby I...
I can't wait 'till the day
And baby I...
I will still pray

For the day
For the time
For the one special moment
When I know that you'll be mine
All I want...
All I need...
Is to feel your love and tenderness
While your arms are holding me

I don't want to rush you
These things can take time
Until the day you kiss me
I'm sure I'll be just fine
But I know I'll be wrong
'Cause without you
My whole world would fall
I couldn't start anew
Girl I need your love like the plants need the rain
I couldn't stand a minute of this aching pain...
For a day...
For a time...
Until that special moment
When I know that you'll be mine
All I want...
All I need...
Is to feel your love and tenderness
While your arms are holding me
With God as my witness
I think that I'm falling...
In love with you..
I think that I'm falling...
In love with...
I think that I'm falling...

In love with..
You...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Carpenter's song "All I Want" express the singer's desire for a romantic relationship with someone they are deeply attracted to. The singer acknowledges that they don't want to pressure their love interest into anything, but they can't help feeling impatient for the day when they can finally be together. The repetition of the phrase "All I want" underscores the simplicity and clarity of the singer's desire, and the lyrics invoke natural imagery in order to convey the intensity of their feelings. The singer compares their need for love to a plant's need for rain, and declares that without their love interest, their whole world would fall apart.

The song's slow pace and gentle melody reflect the singer's patient longing, and Carpenter's voice is warm and tender. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the song's emotional core and the singer's unwavering desire for love. Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of the depth and intensity of romantic longing.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to rush you
These things can take time

Or make you feel unease
Until the day you kiss me I'm sure I'll be just fine

So I'll let you take this
As slow as you please

As slow as you please

But baby I...

I can't wait 'till the day
Until the day you kiss me

And baby I...

I will still pray

For the day

For the time

For the one special moment
Until that special moment