All or Nothing
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics


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When I first saw you standing there
You know it was a little hard not to stare
So nervous when I drove you home
I know being apart is a little hard to bare.

Send some flowers to your work and home
So that I will have you in my arms again
We kissed that night before I left
Still now that's something
I could never forget

You've got all that I need
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
With you I know that
I am good for something
So let's go give it a try
We've got our backs against the ocean
It's just us against the world
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I

Let's take a chance go far away today
And never look back again
Since I said I loved you in Las Vegas
It's never been the same since then

You've got all that I need
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
With you I know that
I am good for something
So let's go give it a try
We've got our backs against the ocean
It's just us against the world
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I

This is it nothing to hide
One more kiss never say goodbye
This is it babe your all mine
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
I know that I am good for something
So lets go give it a try
We've got our backs against the ocean
It's just us against the world
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
With you I know that
I am good for something
So lets go give it a try

We got our backs against the ocean
It's just us against the world
Looking at all or nothing
Babe it's you and I
Looking at all or nothing




Babe it's you and I
Babe it's you and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ‘All or Nothing’ by Theory of a Deadman express the love between two people who are ready to take a chance on each other, despite their backs being against the wall. The song starts with the singer admiring the woman he loves and how he finds it hard not to stare at her. When he drops her home, he finds it hard to bear being apart from her. To keep the connection, he sends her flowers, so they can be together again. The song captures the very essence of a new relationship, where two people are just getting to know each other, and the excitement and trepidation that comes along with it.


The later verses of the song show the two people taking their chance and going far away, happy to be in each other’s company. They know it’s a gamble, but they are willing to take it regardless of the cost. Their love is on the line, and they want to give it their all or nothing. The ocean metaphor helps to represent the strength of their love and their courage to go against the world, and in the end, they declare their love for each other, ready to face anything that comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

When I first saw you standing there
The moment I saw you, I couldn't help but stare.


You know it was a little hard not to stare
I found you incredibly attractive and it was difficult to take my eyes off you.


So nervous when I drove you home
I was anxious and worried when I took you home.


I know being apart is a little hard to bare
I miss you now that we're not together.


Send some flowers to your work and home
I want to surprise you by sending flowers to your office and home.


So that I will have you in my arms again
I'm eagerly waiting to be with you again.


We kissed that night before I left
We shared a beautiful moment of intimacy before parting ways.


Still now that's something I could never forget
That memory is etched in my mind forever.


You've got all that I need
You have everything I want from a partner.


Looking at all or nothing
We're willing to take a big risk and put everything on the line for our relationship.


Babe it's you and I
It's just you and me against the world.


With you I know that I am good for something
You give me a sense of purpose and worth.


So let's go give it a try
Let's take a chance and make our relationship work.


We've got our backs against the ocean
We face a difficult and uncertain future.


It's just us against the world
We must rely on each other to get through the tough times ahead.


Let's take a chance go far away today
Let's escape from our troubles and go on an adventure.


And never look back again
Let's leave our past behind us and move forward together.


Since I said I loved you in Las Vegas
Our relationship has never been the same since I expressed my love for you.


This is it nothing to hide
This is the moment when we decide to be honest and open with each other.


One more kiss never say goodbye
Let's share one last intimate moment before we part ways.


This is it babe your all mine
We belong to each other and nothing can change that.


Babe it's you and I
Our love and commitment to each other is all that matters.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER CONNOLLY, DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK

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@mandachrona

Nickleback, Theory of a Deadman, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace love them all. All good bands.

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Hello new best friend

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and creed😎

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Take nickleback out and I agree

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@scorpious105

this is my favorite band and has been for years. they have gotten me through hard times, a disabaling accident, a divorce and the loss of my daughter. thank you theory of a deadman for just making great music.

@redrose999INVU

omg that's terrible,courage to you!!!I'm glad it could help you.

@osamaqanbaz6111

Life is one terrible journey, i pray for you Dave

@bettycancado1408

They R TRULY the BEST!!!!!!!! ❤ 😍 💖

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