That's All
O.Peterson & Stephane Grapelli Lyrics
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Say goodbye to home
I can't stand to stay here
Nevermind alone
It's burning here it's burning there I'm barely breathing
I think I need somewhere to go
I'm learning this and frankly I don't think I need it
Standing by the road
See a car here and there
Staring at my phone
Because it's so easy not to care
It's burning here it's burning there I'm barely breathing
I think I need somewhere to go
I'm learning this and frankly I don't think I need it
But at least now I know
The opening verse of "That's All" by O. Peterson and Stephane Grapelli, describes someone packing up their car and leaving their home. The singer implies that they cannot bear to stay in their current situation as being alone is too difficult for them to handle. The second verse depicts the feeling of overwhelming anxiety that the singer experiences. Although, they do not know exactly where they want to go, they are certain that they have to leave where they currently are. They realize that their current situation is suffocating them and that they need to escape to find the clarity and space that they require.
The recurring chorus goes on to explain how the singer feels. They are “barely breathing” as they can feel that they are being consumed by their current surroundings. Yet, they don’t know precisely what it is they are searching for or even if they will find what they’re looking for. But, taking the steps to find their way out is progress in itself. Ultimately, the singer is taking brave steps forward, knowing that leaving their indelible mark on their world is all that they need to do in order to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Packing up the car
Preparing to leave and depart from home
Say goodbye to home
Saying farewell to the place where one lives
I can't stand to stay here
I'm unable to tolerate remaining in this location
Nevermind alone
It doesn't matter if I'm by myself
It's burning here it's burning there I'm barely breathing
There's chaos and turmoil surrounding me, making it hard to endure
I think I need somewhere to go
I believe that I require a new destination
I'm learning this and frankly I don't think I need it
I'm discovering something, but I'm not certain that I require this knowledge
But at least now I know
Regardless, I've gained new understanding
Standing by the road
Positioned alongside the path
See a car here and there
Observing cars sporadically passing by
Staring at my phone
Gazing at my mobile device
Because it's so easy not to care
Due to the simplicity of being detached from one's surroundings
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Written by: Charlie O'Neill
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Ted Breckner
This deserves millions of views. I hope some day the whole album will be recognized for the masterpiece that it is.
amtrakatsfnyc
I have this CD and I can not count the number of times that I have listened to this track. Oscar and Stephane have a very unique way of blending their jazz creativity as one. Kudos also go to Mickey Roker, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and the great Joe Pass. Thank you for the posting. The other tracks also offer some outstanding performances.
Lamont Woodhouse
I could listen to this over and over again!!! I only wish I could’ve been there when they performed this song. Had to been magic!!
Catherine Allison
A sweeter sound was never heard....sublime music for the universe.
Fausto Pianista
Magnífico trabalho do Grappeli e Oscar Peterson!
Bill McAlpine
When I started listening to and learning about jazz, in the the early 1980s, this album was one of the first recordings I bought. Instantly hooked. There's truly nothing like these two together.
Marcus G
two genius!!!!! two souls that could, magically, musicalize the dreams…SPECIAL!!
murderedtodeath
Those licks he uses at 6:10 and 6:35 are so neat sounding!
Cris María Hernandez
Maravillosos!
Craig Houdeshell
The man is a wizard with four strings.