All Or Nothing
The Shamrock Lyrics


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I thought you'd listen to my reason
But now I see you don't hear a thing
Got to make you see how it's got to be
Yes if it's all right

All or nothing yeah yeah
All or nothing
All or nothing for me

Things could work out just like I want them to
If I could have the other half of you
That's all I would if I only could
Is to say

All or nothing oh yeah
All or nothing if I could I'd say
All or nothing for me

Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta
Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta

I ain't telling you no lie girl
So don't just sit there and cry girl
All or nothing (oh no)
All or nothing (oh yeah)
All or nothing (gotta gotta gotta keep on tryin')




All or nothing
(For me, for me, for me we're not children)

Overall Meaning

The Shamrock's song All or Nothing is a classic tale of love and desire, with the singer lamenting the distance between himself and the object of his affections. The song starts with the singer's initial hope, that the woman he loves will listen to his reasoning and see what he sees. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that beyond hope, the singer is offering an ultimatum: it's all or nothing. He insists that he needs the other half of his partner, but despite this, he is not willing to settle for half measures. The chorus emphasizes the singer's demand, as he repeats that it's all or nothing: there's no middle ground.


The lyric is a classic example of the power of love and the extremes that it can drive people to. The singer is not just asking for the bare minimum or even for a little more, but instead is putting everything on the line. His declaration that "things could work out just like I want them to" is a reminder that the stakes are high, and that the reward for taking this risk could be great.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought you'd listen to my reason
I believed that you would hear me out and understand my point of view.


But now I see you don't hear a thing
However, it is clear to me that you are not paying attention to what I have to say.


Got to make you see how it's got to be
I need to find a way to help you understand the importance of this situation and what needs to happen next.


Yes if it's all right
Assuming you agree with me,


All or nothing yeah yeah
I am willing to put everything on the line to make this work.


All or nothing
There is no middle ground, it's either everything or nothing at all.


All or nothing for me
This is a decision I have to make for myself, and I choose to go all in.


Things could work out just like I want them to
If we can come to an agreement, everything can go exactly how I imagined it.


If I could have the other half of you
If you would only give me your full commitment, things would be perfect.


That's all I would if I only could
I would be content with just that, if only it were possible.


Is to say
All I want to do is express my feelings and desires honestly and openly.


All or nothing oh yeah
Once again, I reiterate my stance: it's either everything or nothing.


All or nothing if I could I'd say
If I could have it my way, I would insist on total commitment from you as well.


All or nothing for me
As for me, I am sticking to my guns and choosing all or nothing.


Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta
Instrumental


I ain't telling you no lie girl
I am being completely honest with you, even if it's hard to hear.


So don't just sit there and cry girl
I am urging you to take action instead of just being upset about the situation.


All or nothing (oh no)
I understand that you may not be ready to commit fully, but that is not an option for me.


All or nothing (oh yeah)
I am confident in my decision and willing to take the risk.


All or nothing (gotta gotta gotta keep on tryin')
It may not be easy, but I am determined to keep fighting for what I believe in.


All or nothing (For me, for me, for me we're not children)
I am aware that this is a serious decision and not something to be taken lightly. It's time for us to act like mature adults.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Philip James Rice, Richard Guard

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this has got to be the most honest,truthful podcast i’ve seen in along while. as a parent myself with 2 young kids under 16, i can say the kids of the next generation will have someone to look up to with these guys, absolutely outstanding proud of this kid

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I recently came across this podcast. It's fantastic. You're a good interviewer Billy. Let your guests speak and ask all the right questions.

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Dean Hopkins

You really realize who your mates are when you are put behind the door.
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TheRoadAhead

Followed Shem for a while now through his SM and that but didnt know why he'd gone down recently. Mad story, Always comes accross sound and does so again here. Was gutted he lost his last fight but will follow him his whole career. Always want the sound lads to do well. Well in for letting him speak Bill.

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3musketeersmum

Great interview. U Dont cut people off and allow them to get their story out and I respect that. That being said....ain't no way I'm running for 10yrs to avoid a 2.5yr sentence. Whether I did it or not. No way. But then again if he didn't,he wouldn't have found his passion in life. Mad story. Glad he's doing well & sorted his life out and found what he wants to do.

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Was looking 7-11 my co d plead guilty from the off go and took a deal got a 5 I ran trial so it’s a bit different glad u enjoyed the podcast tho thanks so much

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