All Wrong
The Story So Far (California) Lyrics
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I was so headstrong that maybe just maybe I was dead wrong
Tried to see if I could speak about it
And now don’t know how to live without it right in the dent of my chest
Feeding off your mind cause you know best
And craving the days with you and your bed that wait back west
It’s never enough, no it’s never enough, no it’s never enough
So I’m done
You said I got it all wrong
But I’m sure everything we did before
Doesn’t really matter anymore
It’s no fun to play this song
So I’m done
I know I got it all wrong
So I’m sure everything I did before
Woke up covered in the sweat again
Worry and fog the lens
No solace I miss the fuck out of all my friends
I think back to sleeping on the back bench
Wish I’d let the absence tell them all the things that I can’t
And now it’s all just patience
My father told me don’t pass this up
And take all the luck you can get
It’s never enough
Caught you leaving
You were high in the ceiling
On your own
Dodge your demons
Take your reasons
With you when you go
The first verse of this song talks about the singer's past doubts and uncertainty, and how they refused to see beyond their own beliefs. They express regret for not being able to speak about it and now cannot live without it. The phrase "feeding off your mind 'cause you know best" implies that the singer relies on others to guide them through life. They long for the past and wish they could go back to the days they spent with someone in their bed out west. The repetition of "it's never enough" emphasizes the feeling of inadequacy that the singer feels.
The chorus shifts from the singer's personal reflections to an acknowledgement of their relationship with someone else. The line "you said I got it all wrong / but I'm sure everything we did before / doesn't really matter anymore" suggests that there was a disagreement between the two parties and the singer is willing to move on even if it means letting go of the past. The repetition of "it's no fun to play this song / so I'm done" conveys a sense of finality and closure.
The second verse talks about the singer's present state of mind, possibly suggesting that they're experiencing anxiety and depression. They miss their friends and wish they could go back in time to tell them things that they couldn't say before. The line "and now it's all just patience" implies that the singer is waiting for something to happen instead of taking action. The song ends with a call to action - "dodge your demons / take your reasons / with you when you go" - suggesting that the singer wants to move on and leave their past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I doubted the way that the space could be filled for so long
For a long time, I was unsure if the void in my life could ever be filled.
I was so headstrong that maybe just maybe I was dead wrong
I was stubborn, and now I realize that I was probably mistaken.
Tried to see if I could speak about it
I attempted to discuss my issues with someone.
And now don’t know how to live without it right in the dent of my chest
Now that I have experienced it, I can't imagine life without it affecting me deeply.
Feeding off your mind cause you know best
I am relying on your intelligence and insight to guide me.
And craving the days with you and your bed that wait back west
I yearn for the time I spent with you in your bed, even though it's in the past.
It’s never enough, no it’s never enough, no it’s never enough
I can never seem to have enough of what I desire.
Woke up covered in the sweat again
I woke up once again drenched in sweat.
Worry and fog the lens
I am stressed and my mind is clouded with confusion.
No solace I miss the fuck out of all my friends
I am not finding any comfort, and I deeply miss all of my friends.
I think back to sleeping on the back bench
I reflect on the times I used to sleep on the back bench.
Wish I’d let the absence tell them all the things that I can’t
I wish my silence would have conveyed what I couldn't say to them.
And now it’s all just patience
Now I just need to be patient and wait for things to fall into place.
My father told me don’t pass this up
My father warned me not to let this opportunity slip away.
And take all the luck you can get
He advised me to take advantage of any good fortune that comes my way.
Caught you leaving
I saw you leaving.
You were high in the ceiling
You seemed to be so absorbed in your own world.
On your own
You were by yourself.
Dodge your demons
Try to escape your inner demons.
Take your reasons
Take your reasons for leaving with you.
With you when you go
Bring your reasons with you when you leave.
It’s no fun to play this song
I'm not enjoying this situation.
So I’m done
I'm finished with it all.
You said I got it all wrong
You told me I completely misunderstood.
But I’m sure everything we did before
However, I am confident that everything we did before still matters.
Doesn’t really matter anymore
But it seems that it doesn't matter anymore.
I know I got it all wrong
I now realize that I was completely wrong.
So I’m sure everything I did before
Therefore, I am convinced that everything I did before was for nothing.
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@nicholasalti3479
I love how every song on this album has a plethora of comments stating "best song" or "favorite song," that's how you know you put out something pretty fucking good
@TheUltimateScottz
yeah, this is their best album imo. every song is a jam
@isetmfriendsofire
The reason is that every song sounds the same.
@jerbear97
@@TheUltimateScottz under soil and dirt was their best
@amideadyet268
It took me until 2022 and like, eight different major music taste changes to realize what amazing flow this band has.
@MickeyMeekerADTR
Somebody hurt this kid. I feel him though. Keep this alive Parker. I'll forever love this music. Thank you for influencing me in a very positive way.
@jonas-yg1gj
She basically killed the guy. Four albums in and he's still singing about her
@Floral_Green
Mr Misanthrope I could be wrong, but if memory serves, there is reason to believe that he has moved on. It’s been almost a decade, after all.
@WhoTooned
have we not all been hurt?
@seashore0015
@@WhoTooned Not like Parker.