All at Once
Too Bad Eugene Lyrics

I got your message, it was crystal clear
I received your message, and I fully understood what you meant.

And you won't see me in your rear view mirror
I won't be chasing after you, as I have my own path to follow.

You've gotta go
It's important for you to pursue your own dreams.

You've gotta chase down all your dreams
You need to work hard to achieve your goals.

A world I'll never know
We have different aspirations and desires.

I've got my own ambitions to pursue
I have my own goals and objectives to focus on.

Here we are, we've got such different lives
We have very different lifestyles and experiences.

All at once, all at once, all we want
We both desire to live fulfilling lives.

Is to live on both sides
We both want to be successful in our own ways, but it's not possible to have it all.

You know I see you on my TV screen
I sometimes see you on television, and I wonder what could have been.

I sometimes wonder if that could be me
I question whether I could have had a similar career.

I'm not that kind
I have my own interests and passions.

I've got a life here of my own
I have responsibilities and commitments in my own life.

A life that suits me fine
I'm happy with the choices I've made in my life.

I won't give up on me to live like you
I won't sacrifice my own goals to live a life like yours.

And here we are walking the paths that we choose
We're each following our own unique journey.

All or none
Success in one area of life often comes at a cost in another area.

For what's gained we must lose
There are trade-offs to be made in pursuing our goals.

But I'll think of you forever
I'll always remember you and the choices you made.

Not just waiting for your fall
I'm not hoping for your failure.

While I can't join your endeavor
I can't pursue your dreams alongside you.

You can live it for us all
You're taking the lead in pursuing our shared dreams.

And if these words don't reach your ears to hear
Even if you don't hear what I'm saying, I mean it sincerely.

It doesn't mean that they are not sincere
My sentiments are genuine, regardless of whether you acknowledge them.

I've got one life
I only have one life to live.

And rock n roll won't buy more time
Pursuing a career in music won't make my life any longer.

I'll spend mine with my wife
I'm choosing to prioritize spending time with my partner over other pursuits.

Enjoy those lights
You should savor the attention and success that comes with your career.