All The Way
Rival Sons Lyrics

When I was young
The singer is reminiscing about his youth.

Sometimes I'd be a bad boy
The singer admits to misbehavior in his youth.

My pop would sit me down
The singer's father would discipline him.

He'd put his belt back on tight
The father would prepare his belt for spanking.

He'd say apologize to your sister
The father would instruct the artist to apologize to his sibling for misbehavior.

Treat the women right
The father would emphasize the importance of treating women with respect.

And I'd say mm-hmm
The singer would acknowledge and agree with his father's instruction.

And he'd give me that look
The father would give the artist a stern look to enforce his point.

And I'd say yes sir
The artist would comply and show respect to his father.

Well that happened many more times
The artist received similar punishments and guidance from his father.

Due to various reasons
The singer doesn't specify the reasons behind his misbehavior.

They said I was a colourful boy
The artist suggests that his behavior was seen as rebellious or nonconformist.

I didn't play ball
The singer did not excel at sports.

So I couldn't get the chicks
The singer was unable to attract romantic partners.

Until I picked up a guitar
The singer found his passion in playing guitar.

And learned a couple licks
The artist became proficient in playing guitar.

And it went
The artist describes playing guitar.

Well it didn't sound exactly like that
The singer clarifies that he didn't play the exact song described.

But anyhow, you get the picture
The singer suggests that the listener gets the idea of what he's saying.

But I found my focus
The artist found his passion and direction in life through playing guitar.

And I found my steam
The artist found the motivation and confidence to pursue his dream.

For the rest of my life
The artist is determined to continue pursuing his dream.

I'm gonna fight for this dream you know
The singer will put in the hard work and dedication to achieve his ambitions.

This time I'm going all the way
The artist is determined to reach his ultimate goal.

And after that everything changed
The singer achieved success in his music career.

I got what i wanted but my hunger
The singer's desire for success did not diminish after achieving it.

Stayed the same
The singer's passion and drive remained unchanged.

Now that I'm older
The artist is reflecting on his current age and maturity.

I've still got to learn things twice
The artist acknowledges that he still has room for growth and learning.

When we first met
The singer is referencing the beginning of a romantic relationship.

You were looking for a man
The singer's romantic partner was seeking someone mature and responsible.

I was acting like a boy
The artist was not yet ready for a serious relationship.

And you gave me the hand
The romantic partner initially rejected the artist.

And you said mm-hmm
The romantic partner indicated that she understood the artist's immaturity.

But I was so used to getting what I wanted
The singer was accustomed to getting his way and not facing rejection.

Mm-hmm
The artist agrees to something that is not elaborated on.

Usually whiskey
The singer explains that his missteps in the relationship were due to alcohol consumption.

But you gave me another chance
The romantic partner forgave the singer and gave him another chance.

And this time it's good
The relationship has improved and is now healthy.

I'm so down for romance
The artist is committed to the relationship and romance.

And treating you like I should
The artist promises to treat his partner with respect and love.

And you say baby, baby
The romantic partner affectionately addresses the singer.

Well you don't exactly say that
The singer clarifies that the words are not exactly as described.

But anyhow, you get the picture
The artist implies that the listener understands the sentiment being expressed.

But we got our focus and we got our steam
The artist and his romantic partner are both driven and dedicated to each other and their shared dreams.

For the rest of our lives
The artist and his partner are committed to their future together.

We're gonna fight for this dream you know
The singer and his partner will work hard and persevere to achieve their goals.

This time we're going all the way
The artist and his partner are committed to reaching their ultimate goal together.

So if you get it wrong, go back and do it right
The singer advises the listener to not give up and to keep trying until they succeed.

Find out what you love, and hold on to it tight
The singer encourages the listener to pursue their passions and to not let them go.