All Things
The Cinematic Orchestra Lyrics

And now it seems
The current situation has become familiar and normal to us.

As if we're used to the shegree
We have become accustomed to chaos and destruction.

We made our beds
We are facing the consequences of our actions and decisions.

And now we hate where these beds be
We regret the choices we have made and are unhappy with the current outcome.

Took nothing at all to part this red sea
The issues we face are easily resolved if we are willing to take action.

I'm a shackled child
I am helpless and trapped.

Singing the good song of freedom
I am singing about the desire for freedom and liberation.

They've got no pride
Those in power show no respect or dignity for others.

They interrupt our grieving
People in power do not allow us to properly mourn and heal from our losses.

Tear drops dropping
We are crying and feeling immense pain.

For the pain of the world
Our pain is not just limited to personal experiences, but also the suffering of others around the world.

My best friend dies
Someone close to me has passed away.

When she was just a young girl
She died at a young age.

Left me here, to fend for myself
I am now alone and must take care of myself.

Now the pain never leaves
The pain is always present and never goes away.

We just learn to cope
We find ways to deal with the pain, but it never truly goes away.

So when the devil needs hanging
If there is someone evil who needs to be punished.

Will you tie up the rope and shout pull
Will you join me in punishing the guilty party.

Let's put an end to this bull
Let's stop the nonsense and take action to fix the situation.

Zen thing
Finding inner peace and tranquility.

How many years
How much time will it take.

Before we practice what we preach
Before we start acting in accordance with our beliefs.

How many tears
How much sorrow and pain must be experienced.

Before we truly clinch the peak
Before we reach the ultimate goal.

Only to find that
But then we realize that.

There is no honey on the moon
The things we seek may not exist or be unattainable.

Official goon
A corrupt authority figure.

With the unofficial croon
Using their position of power to manipulate or deceive others.

I'm all things to all men
I can be anything and everything to anyone.

All of the women
I can appeal to women of all ages and backgrounds.

All the children
I can relate and connect to children regardless of their circumstances.

Just say when
Let me know when you need my help or support.

And I’ll take you to my Tardis
I am capable of taking you on a journey through time and space.

Who's the hardest
Who is the most resilient and strong-willed among us?

16 bar cycles
A musical structure consisting of 16 bars or measures.

Heart felt recital
An emotional and sincere musical performance.

From the wacky blacky man
A playful reference to the artist's race (black) and personality (wacky).

They should have called me Michael
A reference to Michael Jackson, who was known for his musical talent and emotional performances.

Look at the monster you make
You are responsible for creating the negative circumstances and situations around us.

Look at the monster you pay
You are also responsible for the consequences of your actions and decisions.

But you claim no responsibility
You deny any involvement or responsibility for the problems you have created.

Cause it's each to his self
Everyone is responsible for themselves and their own well-being.

In these times that we live
In the current circumstances and situation.

Does god have a sense of humor
Is it possible that a higher power finds humor in our struggles and suffering?

Then the joke's on us
We are the ones being laughed at and mocked.

Cause we're chasing our tails
We are spinning in circles and not making any real progress.

For how long
How much longer must we endure this situation?

The tussle makes us how strong
The continuous struggle and fight makes us stronger and more resilient.

Vintage poor people fun
Enjoyment and entertainment that are simple and inexpensive.

If we could ease up
If we could relax and take it easy.

On these booze and fags
If we could reduce our drinking and smoking habits.

Then, just maybe
Perhaps, if we make these changes.

Life wouldn't seem so mad
Life would feel less chaotic and overwhelming.

Be a man my dad said
Advice from the artist's father to be strong and resilient.

But what the hell he know
But is this advice really helpful or accurate?

He lost his dreams
The artist's father was unable to fulfill his own aspirations.

He lost his flow
The artist's father lost his sense of purpose and direction.

And I don't wanna be alone
I do not want to be isolated and without support.

I'm born king
I have a natural sense of leadership and authority.

So where's my throne
Where is the recognition and support for my leadership?

I'm too intense
I am passionate and focused to the point of being overwhelming.

I'm too deep
I am introspective and thoughtful to the point of being overwhelming.

I'm too nice for life
I am kind and compassionate to the point of being ill-equipped for the harshness of life.

So what makes this place so nervous?
Why does this world seem to be so hostile and unwelcoming to me?

We're searching for Jesus
We are seeking answers and guidance from a higher power.

But I’ll be damned
But we might not succeed or find the answers we seek.

If I’ll be crucified by ten thousand spies
If I will be betrayed and punished by many people who claim to be my allies.

Compulsive lies
The people around us are constantly lying and deceiving.

They hate me
Others hold animosity towards me.

They love me
Others have affection and admiration for me.

Cause I’m all things to all men, all of the women, all the children
I am capable of appealing to and relating to everyone.

Just say when and I’ll take you to my Tardis
Let me know when you need my help or support and I can transport you through time and space.

Who's the hardest, who's the hardest
Who among us is the most resilient and strong-willed?