Everything I Do
Radio and Weasel Lyrics
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The cold air almost burning my face
An old man sitting there
With the wind in his hair
On a bench at the edge of the lake
He said I was once my mother's favorite son
Or so she claimed
But when she left I wasn't sure
And the reasons we do what we do
Never changes the facts at the end of the line
All the pain that we cause and mistakes they will not
Go away if we just give it time
They say people never change
But don't believe all that you hear
Just as long as you're still breathing
Change will always be near
So we live
And we learn
And we love
'till we burn
And I'd do it all over again
Yeah I'd do it all over again
Oh the stories he told
He was chasing his nose
With that handkerchief weathered and old
As I sat next to him
With the lake at the brim
And the waves nearly nipping my toes
He said no one really knows what they have got
Until it's gone
But I never understood and now
I've waited too long
And the reasons we do what we do
Never changes the facts at the end of the line
All the pain that we cause and mistakes they will not
Go away if we just give it time
They say people never change
But don't believe all that you hear
Just as long as you're still breathing
Change will always be near
So we live
And we learn
And we love
'till we burn
And I'd do it all over again
Yeah I'd do it all over again
And the reasons we do what we do
Never changes the facts at the end of the line
All the pain that we cause and mistakes they will not
Go away if we just give it time
They say people never change
But don't believe all that you hear
Just as long as you're still breathing
Change will always be near
So we live
And we learn
And we love
'till we burn
And I'd do it all over again
Yeah I'd do it all over again
Yeah I'd do it all over again
Yeah I'd do it all over again
The lyrics to Radio and Weasel's song, "Everything I Do," express longing for the past and a desire to have back everything that was lost. The first verse speaks of a carefree and adventurous summer with a friend, burning everything they could find, like they were going to die. They went on a road trip to Sedona to find ghost stories in the photos, taking in the beauty of the sunrise with eyes closed. These memories are juxtaposed in the chorus with the repetitive line "Everything I had, I want it back," reflecting the singer's nostalgia for a time that is no longer present.
In the second verse, the singer is portrayed as a mess, getting older, and collecting everything they can find, trying to hold on to the past. The singer acknowledges that they are a worn-out cliche by reminiscing about the old days, but they feel stuck between real life and the driveway of their past. The song ends with a series of similes, comparing the memories they want back to an all-day bender, a Kerouac daydream, and running away for a week. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the desire to have everything back that was lost.
This song speaks to many people who have felt like their best times are behind them, and they cannot get back what they have lost. It also touches on the idea of growing older and how it presents challenges in letting go of the past. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, and the melody is catchy, making this song a hit.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer came every day at the right time
The good times always seemed to come naturally and at the perfect moments.
In the right place
These fun moments all took place in perfect locations.
Like a bonfire
The fun and excitement felt like the warmth and energy of a bonfire.
We would burn everything that we could find
They were free and wild, living with a potentially reckless abandon and enjoying life to the fullest.
Like we could tell
They felt like they knew deep down that their time was limited and they should make the most out of it.
We were gonna die
They felt like they were living on borrowed time and should make the most of every moment.
On the road on the way to Sedona
The memories and moments were made on a journey and not simply in one place.
Finding ghost stories in the photos
Reflecting on the pictures made them feel like they were re-living those moments of the past.
We would take on the roof while the sun rose
They would sit on the roof, eyes closed, and watch the sunrise together.
Here I found one with your eyes closed with your eyes closed
In the moment, they shared a deep and meaningful connection.
Everything I had I want it, I want it, I want it back
They long for a time in their lives when everything felt perfect and free.
Anyway I’m a mess if you can’t tell
The artist self-identifies as a lost or struggling person.
Getting older ain’t it real swell
The aging process is not all that great.
I collect everything that I can find
They hold onto everything that they can so they don’t forget the moments and people that are gone.
Like I can’t see with my own eyes
They rely on objects and mementos to rediscover memories.
And I know I’m a worn-out cliche
They recognize that holding onto things and reminiscing is a bit of a stereotype.
Calling up just to talk about the old days
They engage in reminiscing often, even to the point of annoying others.
But don’t you ever feel stuck here halfway
The singer hopes that others can relate to feeling like they are living in two worlds.
Between real life and your driveway
The struggle between the past and present is much like standing between two different parts of your life and identity.
Hey man, uhh, I got your message. Listen I don’t think I can come out tonight, I’ve uh, I’ve got some stuff I gotta do. Love you man
The spoken words are just a reflection of the internal battle the artist is having with their past and present.
Like an all-day bender
This line is a metaphor for the care-free and wild times they had.
Like the steam coming off of the street
This line could be a metaphor for the intense heat and energy they felt during adventurous times.
Like a Kerouac daydream
This line is a reference to Jack Kerouac, an author known for his wild and free-spirited writing about spontaneous adventures.
Like running away for a week
This is meant to give the listener the sense that they lived for the adventure of the moment.
I had an imagination
They had the ability to dream up wild and imaginative scenarios.
I had some space to think
They had the luxury of freedom in their lives that allowed them to contemplate life deeply.
Like Roger Davis, like the Milky Way
These references are likely to be personal and specific to the singer's own memories and nostalgia.
Like summer rain on a Saturday, like
This is likely another very specific memory to the artist.
All I had, everything I had
The artist is defining what they want back - a simpler, happier time of their lives.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Stefan Szabo
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