All Mine
Portugal. The Man Lyrics


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They let us out from our zoos
A fixed escape, still we didn't know just what to do
It was steps and steps on missing backs
Our hands had been bent backwards to match

It's all mine, all mine
It's all mine, all mine
A pacing pace that races through
Our will and bones that never know just what to do
One hundred stuck and stayed
A million more just played

It's all mine, all mine
It's all mine, all mine

I shed my skin and just crawled around
My body ached, I was rolling 'round
Felt it as I slipped away
Making parts and mixing with the stars

It's all mine, all mine




It's all mine, all mine
It's all mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Portugal. The Man's song All Mine refer to the way humans are caged by societal expectations and norms, like animals in a zoo. As the song title suggests, the singer is claiming ownership of their mind and body, and rejecting any attempts to control or contain them. The first stanza speaks to a sense of confusion and uncertainty - even when given the freedom to escape, they don't know what to do. The second stanza describes the feeling of being trapped and helpless, unable to control their own will and actions.


The bridge of the song contains some of the most powerful imagery, with the singer shedding their skin and becoming one with the universe. The line "making parts and mixing with the stars" suggests that they are transcending earthly limitations and merging with something greater. Overall, the message of the song is one of defiance and self-determination, urging listeners to break free from the cages that society has constructed around them.


Line by Line Meaning

They let us out from our zoos
We were finally freed from our controlled environment


A fixed escape, still we didn't know just what to do
Even though we were given a clear path out, we were uncertain of what we should do next


It was steps and steps on missing backs
We had to take difficult steps forward while overcoming past hindrances


Our hands had been bent backwards to match
We had been shaped and molded by the rules and limitations of our previous environment


It's all mine, all mine
Everything we have is ours and it's for us to take control of


A pacing pace that races through
An intense speed that moves us forward quickly


Our will and bones that never know just what to do
Our minds and bodies can be uncertain and unsteady, making it difficult to make decisions


One hundred stuck and stayed
Many people were stuck in the same situation for a long time


A million more just played
There were many others who just went along with the way things were, without questioning it


I shed my skin and just crawled around
I shed my old self and began anew, starting from the bottom


My body ached, I was rolling 'round
It was a painful and difficult process to start fresh


Felt it as I slipped away
I could feel my old self fading away as I embarked on something new


Making parts and mixing with the stars
I was creating something new and unique, something that is a part of something greater than myself


It's all mine, all mine
Everything I am now is my creation, my own unique expression of myself




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Gourley

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Comments from YouTube:

@BEACHBABE12345678100

This is the most magnificent song I have ever heard. The end always finds a way to seek my soul at any moment of the day. Portugal. The Man: thankyou for your comfort. 

@JillianForever

How isn't this more popular? This is true music.

@epiqo

This is pobably one of the most beautiful songs I'll ever hear.

@aritgirlfoamflinging4816

Definitely one of the best songs from Censored Colors

@LifevsMusic

beautiful

@inkjoker20

its so calm i could sleep!

@sofiakarelina5466

It's all mine

@Wettaco13

It's so cash i could use it to purchase things i would like to have.

@chefgregdc8569

I miss this weird and beautiful PTM. The new stuff is well produced, but doesn’t speak to me in anywhere close to the same way. Bands need to change, I get it, just my preference

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