Speaking with Songfacts about this song in an interview, frontman Ken Block explained he originally wrote it before Sister Hazel was formed for a concert.
The song was originally released as an acoustic version on the band's self-titled debut, Sister Hazel, and then released as a full-band version on their major-label debut ...Somewhere More Familiar.
An acoustic version of the song exists with John Popper, and features Ken Block singing a rare version of "All for You".
All For You
Sister Hazel Lyrics
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But it took a long, long time
But now there's a turnabout
Maybe 'cause I'm trying
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, they lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, and I can't do
Enough to prove, it's all for you
I thought I'd seen it all
'Cause it's been a long, long time
But then we'll trip and fall
Wondering if I'm blind
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, they lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, and I can't do
Enough to prove, it's all for you
Rain comes pouring down
Falling from blue skies
Words without a sound
Coming from your eyes
Finally I figured out
But it took a long, long time
But now there's a turnabout
Maybe cause I'm trying
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, they lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, and I can't do
Enough to prove, it's all for you
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, and I can't do
Enough to prove, it's all for you
It's hard to say
It's hard to say
It's all for you
The lyrics of Sister Hazel's song All For You is about finally realizing and admitting to oneself that true love has been found, albeit taking a long, long time. The singer in the song has gone through confusion and indecision before reaching the realization that their heart has been leading them to the person they love all along. The song also explores the difficulties in expressing true love through words and actions, acknowledging that it may not always be enough to prove one's love for someone.
Throughout the song, the singer exhibits perseverance in his determination to love and commit to the person they love. The chorus of the song highlights the reasons why the singer is so committed - it's hard to say what it is they see in the person, but they wonder if they'll always be with them. Despite not being able to express this with words and actions, the singer affirms that it's all for the person they love.
Overall, All For You is a song about the difficulties that come with finding true love and the tenacity required to stick with it. The lyrics suggest that perseverance and determination can lead to a deep and lasting romantic connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Finally I figured out
After a long period of time, I have finally come to a realization
But it took a long, long time
This realization was not achieved quickly or easily
But now there's a turnabout
There has been a significant change, possibly due to personal effort and growth
Maybe 'cause I'm trying
This turnabout may be the result of deliberate effort
There's been times, I'm so confused
There have been moments of uncertainty and difficulty
All my roads, they lead to you
Despite this confusion, I keep coming back to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It is difficult for me to disentangle myself from this situation
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
I struggle to explain why I am drawn to you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
I am uncertain about the future of our relationship
But words can't say, and I can't do
I am unable to adequately express my feelings or take action to prove my devotion
Enough to prove, it's all for you
Whatever I can offer is just enough to say that it is all for you
Rain comes pouring down
Literal or figurative rain is falling
Falling from blue skies
The source of the rain seems unexpected
Words without a sound
A message is conveyed without being spoken
Coming from your eyes
The message is communicated through the expression in someone's eyes
I thought I'd seen it all
I had believed I had experienced everything possible
'Cause it's been a long, long time
This belief was formed due to the passage of much time
But then we'll trip and fall
Unexpected challenges arise, causing us to stumble
Wondering if I'm blind
Uncertainty arises about my insight or perception
It's hard to say
The situation is difficult to explain or understand
It's all for you
Everything I do is motivated by my feelings for you
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Copeland, Jeff Beres, Ken Block, Mark E. Trojanowski, Ryan Carter Newell
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@MaryHyltonJohnson555
Finally I figured out
But it took a long, long time
But now there's a turnabout
Maybe 'cause I'm trying
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, They lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, And I can't do
Enough to prove,
It's all for you
I thought I'd seen it all
'Cause it's been a long, long time
But then we'll trip and fall
Wondering if I'm blind
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, They lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, And I can't do
Enough to prove,
It's all for you
Rain comes pouring down
Falling from blue skies
Words without a sound
Coming from your eyes
Finally I figured out
But it took a long, long time
But now there's a turnabout
Maybe cause I'm trying
There's been times, I'm so confused
All my roads, They lead to you
I just can't turn and walk away
It's hard to say what it is I see in you
Wonder if I'll always be with you
But words can't say, And I can't do
Enough to prove,
It's all for you
It's hard to say
It's hard to say
It's all for you
@SpinDoctor91
For the longest time when this song was out i thought it was Blue's Traveler.
@randomsmith5142
Everyone did lol
@fionamcguinn
It certainly sounds like them
@Guts0Is0Nuts
Oh lawd im glad im not the only one
@stonecoldconley175
Did you not know that John Popper used Ken Block as a voice over.🤣😂
@falcosparverius100
Omg ....me too!!
@williamcox955
Music is truly the closest thing we have to a time machine.
@melissah170
So true I was just saying this a couple days ago to someone. I grew up in the 90s but i also love 70s music (well I love almost all music). The 70s music is so pure to me because there are certain technologies that were not available at that time. Listening to the artist's singing and rhythm without the technologies that we have now is just so pure.
@jenniferguider9620
Sometimes so very bittersweet ❤❤
@afriendwithatruck
Or is it