All In
The Grouch & Eligh feat. The Gift of Gab & Pigeon John Lyrics
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Your steam it seems you've lost it, lost it
Demons haunt your thinking, freedom gone
And all exhausted (exhausted)
Dreaming dreams of fortune, all your deeds
Are impromptu and not in sync with laws
And warnings never heeded while you block them
Marching forth and choosing what to keep and what to leave
Please I'll tweak it out, I think I'm on to something
Now you′re beat to pieces and the pieces and the parts are busted
All your greatest thinking got you sinking in the rotten gutter
Now it′s nothing left, but everything to gain,
No options, so you walk the narrow steps to the domains
That have been calling soldier
All of the resistance kept you out from what is within
If you follow it, it rises from inside ya up and over, ALL IN!
Spent half my life on a search for nothin'
I came up with somethin′
It's on again!
I found myself by the river and jumped in!
It′s all or nothing, gotta be all in
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it's all or nothing!
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it′s all or nothing
(REPEAT)
To make me feel right
Give me wealth and real life
And then mix it together like popcorn and butter right
Order the Tapatio, sit and I talk to Rio
Listening to music like that old Innercity Griots
Pretty females all in my life
Yup, that's how it had to be so now I call one my wife
Give me my order organic
I need my border Hispanic
I mean I love it in Cali
But out in Maui it's woww-wee
So, somebody get me a ticket
No need for packing a cuit
I want more laughing and giggling
Need more passion and wisdom
Give some and take some
I don′t want no fake ones
If I need new friends then I′ll make some
Spent half my life on a search for nothin'
I came up with somethin′
It's on again!
I found myself by the river and jumped in!
It′s all or nothing, gotta be all in
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it's all or nothing!
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it′s all or nothing
(REPEAT TWICE)
Put your hands up high when I step on stage
God to my side microphone on blaze
Wanna be on point, brand new white shoes
Need to be in the cut, cause I paid my dues
Need to hear good news, when I make moves
Need to make music if I wanna eat food
Need to make a meeting if I wanna stay clean
Don't wanna be a dope fiend
Keeping that beam up, on the back of my neck
When I trek with a team on the road that be acting a wreck
Need a book full of hope and a bag full of tools
Combat the demons that sleep in my shoes
Need a pad and a pen to release all the pain
At it again, playin' the game, not staying the same
Changing the patterns of thought on a man
Cause I′m all in
It′s all or nothing baby
It's never, ever maybe
You think I might be crazy
But I gotta be all in!
(REPEAT)
It′s all or nothing baby
It's never, ever maybe
You think I might be crazy
But I gotta be all in!
(REPEAT)
Spent half my life on a search for nothin′
I came up with somethin'
It′s on again!
I found myself by the river and jumped in!
It's all or nothing, gotta be all in
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it's all or nothing!
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Yeah it′s all or nothing
The song "All In" by The Grouch & Eligh feat. The Gift of Gab & Pigeon John is about living life to the fullest and pursuing your dreams with everything you have. The lyrics describe someone who is feeling uninspired and lost, but who ultimately decides to "jump in" and go "all in" on their dreams. The opening lines suggest that the person's "steam" has been lost and that they are haunted by "demons," which could be interpreted as internal struggles or external obstacles. Despite this, the person in the song continues to dream of "fortune," and follows their intuition rather than following rules or heeding warnings. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's all or nothing" several times, emphasizing the importance of fully committing to one's dreams and goals.
The verses of the song explore different themes related to pursuing one's dreams. The first verse includes lines about seeking happiness and mixing different elements of life together to create something meaningful, while the second verse focuses on the importance of hard work and dedication. The third verse references struggles with addiction and the need to stay focused on positive things, such as music and creativity, in order to overcome negative influences. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, suggesting that the message of the song is that living life to the fullest requires taking risks and putting everything on the line.
Line by Line Meaning
To me it seems you've lost your steam
I observe that you have lost your momentum
Your steam it seems you've lost it, lost it
You have lost your energy and cannot continue
Demons haunt your thinking, freedom gone
You are plagued by negative thoughts and have lost your freedom
And all exhausted (exhausted)
You are completely worn out and drained
Dreaming dreams of fortune, all your deeds
You are fantasizing about financial success, but your actions do not align with that goal
Are impromptu and not in sync with laws
Your actions are unplanned and do not follow the rules
And warnings never heeded while you block them
You ignore advice and actively resist it
Marching forth and choosing what to keep and what to leave
You are making decisions about what to keep in your life and what to let go of
Consistently you're falling, all or nothing
You are failing repeatedly and must give it your all to succeed
Please I'll tweak it out, I think I'm on to something
I will work hard to improve my situation because I believe I can succeed
Now you're beat to pieces and the pieces and the parts are busted
You are completely broken and in many pieces
All your greatest thinking got you sinking in the rotten gutter
Your best ideas have led you to failure and despair
Now it's nothing left, but everything to gain,
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain
No options, so you walk the narrow steps to the domains
You have no other choices and must take a small amount of progress at a time
That have been calling soldier
You must answer the call to succeed
All of the resistance kept you out from what is within
You have resisted change which has kept you from achieving inner success
If you follow it, it rises from inside ya up and over, ALL IN!
If you give it your all, you can achieve personal success that will rise from within
Spent half my life on a search for nothin'
I have spent much of my life aimlessly searching for something
I came up with somethin'
I finally found what I was searching for
It's on again!
I am starting a new phase in my life
I found myself by the river and jumped in!
I discovered myself and embraced change
It's all or nothing, gotta be all in
I must give everything I have to succeed
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Complete dedication is necessary
Yeah it's all or nothing!
Success requires complete dedication
Put your hands up high when I step on stage
I am taking control and giving my all to succeed
God to my side microphone on blaze
I have faith in a higher power and am fully committed
Wanna be on point, brand new white shoes
I want to be prepared and focused
Need to be in the cut, cause I paid my dues
I have put in the work and earned my place
Need to hear good news, when I make moves
I seek affirmation when taking action
Need to make music if I wanna eat food
I must put in the effort to succeed
Need to make a meeting if I wanna stay clean
I must stay focused and disciplined
Don't wanna be a dope fiend
I do not want to fall into negative patterns
Keeping that beam up, on the back of my neck
I must maintain my focus and motivation
When I trek with a team on the road that be acting a wreck
I must stay committed even in difficult situations
Need a book full of hope and a bag full of tools
I need to be prepared and armed with knowledge
Combat the demons that sleep in my shoes
I must confront my inner demons to succeed
Need a pad and a pen to release all the pain
Writing helps me release my emotions
At it again, playin' the game, not staying the same
I am constantly working to improve, not staying stagnant
Changing the patterns of thought on a man
I am working to change negative thought patterns
Cause I'm all in
I am fully committed to succeeding
It's never, ever maybe
Success requires complete dedication, no uncertainty
You think I might be crazy
Others may doubt my commitment, but I know my goals
But I gotta be all in!
Complete dedication is necessary for success
Spent half my life on a search for nothin'
I have wasted much time searching for something without direction
It's on again!
I am starting a new phase in my life and pursuing my goals
I found myself by the river and jumped in!
I embraced change and discovered my true calling
It's all or nothing, gotta be all in
Success requires complete commitment and effort
Be all in, gotta be all in, be all in
Complete dedication is necessary for success
Yeah it's all or nothing!
Success requires complete dedication and effort
Writer(s): Timothy Parker, John Dust, Corey Scoffern, Eligh Nachowitz
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.