All of a Tremble
St. Christopher Lyrics


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For once I missed a plea
I have said too much in memory
I don't know why
I'm forever learning

Why be so decieving
When it's all to no avail
I could take you serious again
Even though you find it all so devious, again
I know you will
I've tried to warn you
I've tried to tell you
But it's all to no avail

You've got me all of a tremble
If it takes a thousand years
Then I must try to catch her

I could make those promises again
Even though I crucify your attitude again
If I should fail...

If it takes a thousand years
Then I must try
If it takes a million years




Then I must try
To catch her, catch her, catch her...

Overall Meaning

The song "All of a Tremble" by St. Christopher is a tale of regret and longing. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that they have said too much in memory and missed a plea. They express their desire to take the other person seriously again, despite their deceptive behavior. The singer admits to having tried to warn and tell the other person, yet it's all to no avail. The chorus intensifies the emotional impact of the song with the repeated phrase "You've got me all of a tremble" and underscores the urgency of the singer's need to catch this person, even if it takes a thousand, or even a million years.


The song captures a complex mix of emotions: regret, longing, frustration, and a sense of urgency. The lyrics convey a deep sense of vulnerability and helplessness in the face of someone else's actions. In this sense, the song is both powerful and relatable, tapping into a range of emotions that many people have experienced in their own lives.


St. Christopher's "All of a Tremble" has been covered by several artists over the years, including The Decemberists and The Wedding Present. The song has also been included on several compilation albums, highlighting its lasting appeal and influence within the post-punk and indie music scenes.


Line by Line Meaning

For once I missed a plea
I regret not making a request or begging for something important in my life.


I have said too much in memory
I have spoken excessively about past events, which has made me feel regretful.


I don't know why
I am unsure of the reasons behind my behavior or emotions.


I'm forever learning
I continuously seek knowledge and understanding throughout my life.


Why be so deceiving
Why choose to be dishonest or misleading in your actions or words.


When it's all to no avail
When your deceitfulness has no actual benefit or success for you.


I could take you serious again
I am willing to trust or respect you again despite any past actions.


Even though you find it all so devious, again
Despite your continued dishonesty or trickery in the situation.


I know you will
I have confidence in your ability to deceive or manipulate the situation for your benefit.


I've tried to warn you
I have attempted to alert or advise you about possible consequences or dangers.


I've tried to tell you
I have made an effort to communicate with you, but it has not been successful.


But it's all to no avail
Despite my attempts, the situation remains unresolved or unchanged.


You've got me all of a tremble
You have made me extremely nervous, anxious, or fearful.


If it takes a thousand years
If it requires a great deal of time and effort to accomplish my goal.


Then I must try to catch her
I am determined to pursue and capture the object of my desire.


I could make those promises again
I am willing to make commitments or assurances that may be difficult to keep.


Even though I crucify your attitude again
Despite my previous criticism or condemnation of your behavior or actions.


If I should fail...
If my attempts to accomplish my goal are ultimately unsuccessful.


If it takes a million years
If it requires an extraordinary amount of time or effort to achieve my objective.


To catch her, catch her, catch her...
To pursue and apprehend the object of my desire with great determination and effort.




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