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The Whiskey Saints are a four-piece alt-rock band out of Southern California. They released their debut LP "West" in 2008 and are releasing their sophomore follow-up album titled "24 Hours," produced by Jim Dineen and mixed by Joe McGrath (Morrissey, Ryan Adams, B.B. King), available early June 2011 on Unemployed Records. They have been described as having strong roots/southern rock influences, with some similarities to other contemporary indie pop/rock acts as well. They often draw comparisons to bands such as My Morning Jacket, Ryan Adams, Built To Spill, Wilco, Guided By Voices, Kings of Leon, Tom Petty and Band of Horses.
The Whiskey Saints formed in Los Angeles in 2006. Members include guitarist David Bloomfield, singer/guitarist David Sparrow, drummer Jeff Bell and bassist Rob Hughes.
Every Little Thing
The Whiskey Saints Lyrics
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Stop counting days and counting ways; I've told you that it's through
An echo that's come bouncing back in the empty city night
A half illuminated face that's waving, fading out of sight
And you meant every little thing
That's true
You meant every little thing
I can't control the world it looks like the sky is caving in
Strange as fiction I couldn't picture now if it was then
Think I'd make the same decision hard as it would be
Stay content in just remembering that you'll remember me
And you meant every little thing
That's true
You meant every little thing
It's getting in my way
Messing up the day to day
But I know that I won't stay
I'm letting go
You're still holding on
Whether right or wrong
The ink is spilling out on paper like it was the blood
Of someone half alive or half forgotten from the flood
Drowning in the memories and searching for a way
Clinging on to anything and waiting for the break of day
And you meant every little thing
That's true
You meant every little thing
That's true
The Whiskey Saints's song "Every Little Thing" is a melancholic piece about the end of a relationship, the struggle to let go, and how memories of what was can still linger. The song begins with the singer telling his lover that it's time to say goodbye and stop holding on. He says that he can't control the world and it seems like the sky is caving in, but he knows he has to move on. The half-illuminated face waving and fading away represents his lover's memory gradually dissipating. The chorus conveys that the lover meant every little thing, and it was true.
In the following verse, the singer states that he couldn't predict where he would be now compared to where he started. He admits that he may have made the same decision as before, but memories are what gives him solace. The pain of the break-up is evident in the way he views the world as getting in his way and messing up day-to-day life. Nonetheless, he knows he must let go and his lover still holds on, even if it's not right.
The bridge of the song paints a picture of a desperate state. The ink spilled on paper, representing the pain of loss, is described as half-alive or half-forgotten from the flood. The singer is drowning in memories but is still clinging to anything that could keep the relationship alive, waiting for the break of day. The chorus returns and repeats that the lover meant every little thing.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's the rest of why I've got to say goodbye to you
I have more reasons for saying goodbye to you.
Stop counting days and counting ways; I've told you that it's through
Quit trying to find ways to keep us together; I've already made my decision to end our relationship.
An echo that's come bouncing back in the empty city night
A memory that keeps coming back in the lonely city night.
A half illuminated face that's waving, fading out of sight
A face that's half lit and disappearing from view as it waves goodbye.
And you meant every little thing
I know that you were genuine in everything you did for me.
I can't control the world it looks like the sky is caving in
I have no control over the world, and it seems like everything is collapsing around me.
Strange as fiction I couldn't picture now if it was then
It's weird, but I can't imagine the present moment as I could before.
Think I'd make the same decision hard as it would be
I believe that I would still choose to end our relationship, even though it's challenging.
Stay content in just remembering that you'll remember me
I'll find satisfaction in the idea that you'll keep me in your memories.
It's getting in my way
Thinking of you is interfering with my life.
Messing up the day to day
It's affecting my daily routine.
But I know that I won't stay
I'm aware that I can't continue like this for a long time.
I'm letting go
I'm moving on from this relationship.
You're still holding on
You're still attached to our relationship.
Whether right or wrong
Regardless of whether it's the right or wrong choice.
The ink is spilling out on paper like it was the blood
Writing about the situation feels like pouring out my blood onto the pages.
Of someone half alive or half forgotten from the flood
It's as if I'm writing about the memory of another half-dead person who was almost forgotten.
Drowning in the memories and searching for a way
The memories are overwhelming, and I'm desperately trying to find a way out.
Clinging on to anything and waiting for the break of day
Holding onto anything that gives me hope, waiting for a better tomorrow.
And you meant every little thing
I know that you meant every little thing you did for me.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aprilyeo9521
Every Little Thing
Carly Pearce
The scent that you left on my pillow
The sound of your heart beating with mine
The look in your eyes like a window
The taste of your kiss soaked in wine
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
Guess you forgot what you told me
Because you left my heart on the floor
Baby, your ghost still haunts me
But I don't want to sleep with him no more
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
They say time is the only healer
God, I hope that isn't right
'Cause right now I'd die to not remember
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
I'm haunted by the memories of
Every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Every little thing
@SuperMomKristin
The scent that you left on my pillow
The sound of your heartbeat with mine
The look in your eyes like a window
The taste of your kiss soaked in wine
[Chorus]
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
[Verse 2]
Guess you forgot what you told me
Because you left my heart on the floor
Baby, your ghost still haunts me
But I don't want to sleep with him no more
[Chorus]
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Of every little thing
[Bridge]
They say time is the only healer
God, I hope that isn't right
Cause right now I'd die to not remember
[Chorus]
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting
Every little thing
I remember every little thing
I'm haunted by the memories of Every little thing
The high, the hurt, the shine, the sting Every little thing
@Encourageable
Attn young people: that pain of a break up seems really hard, like “there’s no way I’m going to get through this” - but listen to me, humbly, I’m telling you, as painful as it is - that love, that heart ache you feel is what makes life good. Sounds contrary, I know. But believe me, like the old saying goes “better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.” And it’s true though you can’t see it now. The intensity of the emotion you feel is life - when you are old (like me) you will look back on it and think how wonderful it was to love someone so intensely - even if it didn’t work out. I know. Been through it many times. And I look back on those times, as painful as they were, with great memories. You’ll see. Hang in there. Life is grand. Praise God always.
@mandiharris5010
Love this. Went through what I thought would be the end of me from my ex...and now love has been re-awakened and I'm ready to give it to someone else. It really does heal and it is beautiful to know that you can give it. <3
@haileylamont5766
Thank you for your words... im not a young person but you are so right!
@LondonSunflower
Beautifully said
@rodney8749
"Praise God Always" I know that's right.
@Sam3love
Thank you for this. Needed to hear it.
@sarahzitzmann8860
When it’s real love, I don’t think the heart ever truly heals, ❤️🩹😪
@m_heavy8208
I think it's worse than loosing someone to death.
@bradjoseph1886
Facks
@amandaqueenofHEARTZ
I'd agree to both of them statements I'm experiencing this as I speak