All Or Nothing
South 59 Lyrics
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Handful of mints, its common sense, shove it down with the rest of your wasted health,
It got out of hand, things like this can, you can tell me as the taxicab pulls away,
Drowning my fears, the 40th year, wont your hear me say
Where are you, I need you,
And i cannot get by without you by my side
And things they havent changed at all, cuz as i recall,
You want it All or Nothing
Just look at the wall, youve got it all, just what are you so stressed out for,
Your losing your mind, its passing the time, hey i told you theres no one at the door,
So drive yourself far away, things will be ok, get back home jump back in
Take them to an astros game, remove the blame, so kids how have you been?
You know, that im, not gonna be here forever,
I just thought id let you know
That when, im gone, you used all or nothing,
Yea and you got nothing at all
The lyrics to South 59's song “All or Nothing” are an emotive tale of a relationship filled with trust issues and the need to feel wanted. The singer starts the song detailing how they let the other person in at 3am but questions what they have to say for themselves. The next line “Handful of mints, it's common sense, shove it down with the rest of your wasted health” refers to the person’s unhealthy habits and suggests that they try to hide them from the other person. The chorus then kicks in, with the singer admitting that they need the other person in their life and they cannot get by without them. It's clear that the relationship is at a turning point and that the two people involved must decide whether they want to be together or apart.
The second verse highlights the idea that the person has it all but still seems to be stressed out. They start to lose their mind, and despite reassurances from the other person, their trust issues come to the surface. The chorus then repeats, with the singer asking for the person to choose between all or nothing. The final verse takes on a different tone, with the singer letting the other person know that they won't be around forever. There is a sense of finality to the lyrics, and it suggests that the singer has come to the end of their tether.
Line by Line Meaning
I let you in, at 3am, what do you have to say for yourself
I allowed you into my life late at night, what explanation do you have for your actions?
Handful of mints, its common sense, shove it down with the rest of your wasted health
Taking a few mints is easy and beneficial, why not add them to your other healthy habits?
It got out of hand, things like this can, you can tell me as the taxicab pulls away
The situation spiraled out of control, things happen, but you can still explain it to me even as you leave.
Drowning my fears, the 40th year, wont your hear me say
I'm trying to overcome my fears and face my forties, can't you hear me expressing my desire?
Where are you, I need you
I don't know where you are, I need your presence.
And i cannot get by without you by my side
I'm unable to cope without you, I require your support.
And things they havent changed at all, cuz as i recall,
Nothing seems to be different, because I remember it clearly.
You were the first to fall for me
You were the first one to develop feelings for me.
You want it All or Nothing
You desire everything, without compromise.
Just look at the wall, youve got it all, just what are you so stressed out for
As you look at your achievements, you have everything, why are you anxious?
Your losing your mind, its passing the time, hey i told you theres no one at the door
You're losing your sanity, time is slipping away, I already told you nobody is at the door.
So drive yourself far away, things will be ok, get back home jump back in
Drive away from here, everything will be alright, return home and jump back into life.
Take them to an astros game, remove the blame, so kids how have you been?
Take them to watch an Astros game, don't play the blame game anymore, how have the children been?
You know, that im, not gonna be here forever, I just thought id let you know
I want you to know that I won't be around indefinitely, I'm giving you a heads up.
That when, im gone, you used all or nothing, Yea and you got nothing at all
When I'm no longer here, you opted for everything but received nothing in the end.
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