All My Life
Ryan Caraveo Lyrics


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This is the manuscript
Pull it out when the candles lit
Hold onto my momma's hand
She won't know how to handle this
Hug both my brothers as tight as you can
Don't ever let them get divided again
I wanna see Vinnie become everything that I couldn't
That is my final demand
If I know the man, then he'll find the strength
He'll take what I left' fill in the blanks
Tell both of my dads' they were the best
I'm sorry I left without a "Thanks"
My biggest regret was constantly searching for paradise
Instead of learning to cherish life
I hope that you do not do the same
Call up your friend and go share a slice
Trying to balance at scary heights
Eventually' wind gonna blow
And If I was sat at the end, I
Hope you remember my soul
If this is the day that I go
Don't you dare worry 'bout wishin' me well
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell

All my life, all my life' all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can
All my life' all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am

But that's okay
Long as you make it out
I didn't go the safest route
If you wanna take your shot
Boy, you better make it count
Make it real, don't make it up
Don't lose yourself to make a buck
I've seen love turn into hate
When the love don't make enough
Give your trust, and it will
Come back nine times out of ten
Ten percent will up and leave
Better off without 'em then
Out of sight, out of mind
What you want, go out and find
Don't wait 'til tomorrow
'Cause by then you might be out of time
I done wrote a thousand rhymes
Tryin' to figure out my self
And still nobody knows how to help
So, I became what I needed most
But still, I never got what I needed most

All my life, all my life, all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can




All my life, all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Life" by Ryan Caraveo is a track about self-reflection and acceptance. The lyrics are almost written like a letter or a manuscript to the people in his life. The opening verses show him preparing for his own death and the regret he feels for not cherishing life enough. The line "Hug both my brothers as tight as you can, Don't ever let them get divided again" suggests there's a divide between him and his siblings and he wants them to stay connected.


As the song continues, he talks about the difficult journey he's had to go through in order to prove himself to others. He sings, "All my life, I've been climbing just to show you I can." This comes from a place of insecurity, not feeling seen or appreciated. He advises the listener to not lose themselves in the chase for success and to not let love turn into hate. The chorus repeats the line "All my life, I just needed some love" emphasizing the underlying feeling of isolation and the need for connection.


The song as a whole serves as a message of hope and encouragement to those who may feel hopeless or invisible. Through his own journey, Ryan Caraveo has learned how to become what he needed the most and that others may need the same thing.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the manuscript
These lyrics are the written guide to my final wishes. Keep them close.


Pull it out when the candles lit
Read it when my time has come and the candles are lit in remembrance.


Hold onto my momma's hand
My mother needs support during this difficult time.


She won't know how to handle this
My mother may struggle to come to terms with my passing.


Hug both my brothers as tight as you can
My brothers should always stand together as family.


Don't ever let them get divided again
My family should stay together and never let anything come between them.


I wanna see Vinnie become everything that I couldn't
I have hope for Vinnie’s future and I hope he can achieve everything I couldn't.


That is my final demand
This is my last request to fulfill before passing away.


If I know the man, then he'll find the strength
I believe in Vinnie and know he has the strength to overcome any obstacle.


He'll take what I left' fill in the blanks
Vinnie will take my teachings and lessons and make them his own.


Tell both of my dads' they were the best
I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to both of my father figures.


I'm sorry I left without a "Thanks"
I regret not expressing my gratitude and saying goodbye properly.


My biggest regret was constantly searching for paradise
I realize now that I was too focused on searching for an unattainable ideal instead of enjoying life.


Instead of learning to cherish life
I should have learned to appreciate life's moments and cherish them.


I hope that you do not do the same
I hope that my loved ones learn from my mistakes and appreciate the present.


Call up your friend and go share a slice
Take the time to make memories and enjoy the little things with loved ones.


Trying to balance at scary heights
Life can be unpredictable and difficult to navigate.


Eventually' wind gonna blow
Life's challenges can be unpredictable and come at any moment.


And If I was sat at the end, I
If I'm at the end of my life, I hope I'm remembered for who I was.


Hope you remember my soul
I hope my loved ones remember my true character and soul.


If this is the day that I go
If this is the day of my passing.


Don't you dare worry 'bout wishin' me well
Don't worry about my well-being, I am at peace.


I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell
In the afterlife, I will continue to live life to the fullest.


I just needed some love
Throughout my life, I longed for acceptance and affection.


No one ever seemed to see who I was
I felt misunderstood and unseen by others.


I've been climbing just to show you I can
I pushed myself to the limit to make my loved ones proud.


Was for you, and you don't know who I am
I made sacrifices for those I loved, but they didn't truly know me.


Long as you make it out
As long as you come out of difficult times okay.


I didn't go the safest route
I didn't always take the easiest path in life.


If you wanna take your shot
If you want to try something new.


Boy, you better make it count
Make the most out of every opportunity.


Make it real, don't make it up
Be honest and authentic in everything you do.


Don't lose yourself to make a buck
Don't compromise your values or morals for money.


I've seen love turn into hate
I've witnessed that love can quickly become the opposite when not enough effort is put in.


When the love don't make enough
When love is not shown or given enough, it can lead to negative outcomes.


Give your trust, and it will
If you give someone your trust, they will usually return it back to you.


Come back nine times out of ten
Trust is usually returned favorably.


Ten percent will up and leave
However, there is always a chance of being let down.


Better off without 'em then
Some people may not be worth having in your life.


Out of sight, out of mind
People can be quickly forgotten if they are not around.


What you want, go out and find
If you want something, don't wait for it to fall in your lap.


Don't wait 'til tomorrow
Don't procrastinate or put off doing what you want.


'Cause by then you might be out of time
You never know when life may take an unexpected turn.


I done wrote a thousand rhymes
I spent a lot of time reflecting through writing.


Tryin' to figure out my self
I was attempting to discover my identity and purpose in life.


And still nobody knows how to help
Even with introspection, it can be hard to find solutions alone.


So, I became what I needed most
I became my own support system and gave myself what I needed.


But still, I never got what I needed most
Even with self-reliance, I couldn't always fulfill my own needs for love and acceptance.




Writer(s): Teal Douville, Ryan Caraveo

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lilly smith

[Verse 1]
This is the manuscript
Pull it out when the candles lit
Hold onto my momma's hand
She won't know how to handle this
Hug both my brothers as tight as you can
Don't ever let them get divided again
I wanna see Vinnie become everything that I couldn't
That is my final demand
If I know the man, then he'll find the strength
He'll take what I left‚ fill in the blanks
Tell both of my dads‚ they were the best
I'm sorry I left without a "Thanks"
My biggest regret was constantly searching for paradise
Instead of learning to cherish life
I hope that you do not do the same
Call up your friend and go share a slice
Trying to balance at scary heights
Eventually‚ wind gonna blow
And If I was sat at the end, I
Hope you remember my soul
If this is the day that I go
Don't you dare worry 'bout wishin' me well
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell

[Chorus]
All my life, all my life‚ all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can
All my life‚ all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am

[Verse 2]
But that's okay
Long as you make it out
I didn't go the safest route
If you wanna take your shot
Boy, you better make it count
Make it real, don't make it up
Don't lose yourself to make a buck
I've seen love turn into hate
When the love don't make enough
Give your trust, and it will
Come back nine times out of ten
Ten percent will up and leave
Better off without 'em then
Out of sight, out of mind
What you want, go out and find
Don't wait 'til tomorrow
'Cause by then you might be out of time
I done wrote a thousand rhymes
Tryin' to figure out my self
And still nobody knows how to help
So, I became what I needed most
But still, I never got what I needed most

[Chorus]
All my life, all my life, all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can
All my life, all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am.



All comments from YouTube:

lilly smith

[Verse 1]
This is the manuscript
Pull it out when the candles lit
Hold onto my momma's hand
She won't know how to handle this
Hug both my brothers as tight as you can
Don't ever let them get divided again
I wanna see Vinnie become everything that I couldn't
That is my final demand
If I know the man, then he'll find the strength
He'll take what I left‚ fill in the blanks
Tell both of my dads‚ they were the best
I'm sorry I left without a "Thanks"
My biggest regret was constantly searching for paradise
Instead of learning to cherish life
I hope that you do not do the same
Call up your friend and go share a slice
Trying to balance at scary heights
Eventually‚ wind gonna blow
And If I was sat at the end, I
Hope you remember my soul
If this is the day that I go
Don't you dare worry 'bout wishin' me well
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell
I'll be in the Heavens giving them hell

[Chorus]
All my life, all my life‚ all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can
All my life‚ all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am

[Verse 2]
But that's okay
Long as you make it out
I didn't go the safest route
If you wanna take your shot
Boy, you better make it count
Make it real, don't make it up
Don't lose yourself to make a buck
I've seen love turn into hate
When the love don't make enough
Give your trust, and it will
Come back nine times out of ten
Ten percent will up and leave
Better off without 'em then
Out of sight, out of mind
What you want, go out and find
Don't wait 'til tomorrow
'Cause by then you might be out of time
I done wrote a thousand rhymes
Tryin' to figure out my self
And still nobody knows how to help
So, I became what I needed most
But still, I never got what I needed most

[Chorus]
All my life, all my life, all my life
I just needed some love
All my life, all my life
No one ever seemed to see who I was
All my life, all my life
I've been climbing just to show you I can
All my life, all my life
Was for you, and you don't know who I am.

Sara Alk

THIS MAN DESERVES MORE THAN WHAT HE GETS

Andreas

These songs are amazing! I really like this album

Sarah Ouellette

Yes he does but with him not being super popular he’s like our little diamond in the rough☺️

Shea Roberts

hung out with him when i was younger and then found out 3 years ago he did music he’s such a nice dude adulting be like whoa

Greatest Ever

I love how vulnerable you are in this song!! Shows how strong you are! You decided to overcome and win! Some people give up, blame, hate, etc. you have a lot of loyal fans here Ryan!! Keep sharing your journey cuz your story isn’t over! It’s just chapter after chapters!! 🔥💯😜

Andrew Schmidt

Please dont do anything to yourself man your music has helped through so much and idk what id do without it ❤

Dave Cleveland

It is nice, but you shouldn't depend on anyone.

Janina Monk

Everything he writes is gold. His words are heavy, they have worth, and knock out what hurts. Man, I love all of his albums immensely.

trypsitter

Since day 1, Ryan has spit the truth and presented it in such a way to humble you . You're class act my brother 👌
I always turn friends to your music and I've had many thank me for showing you to them and your lyrics and passion have made life easier to accept.

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