All Out King
Up Bustle and Out Lyrics
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And you're the only place that feels like home
Just so you know, you'll never know
And some secrets weren't meant to be told
But, I found the cure to growing older
I'm the first kid to write of hearts, lies, and friends
And I am sorry my conscience called in sick again
Oh, and I'm the first kid to write of hearts, lies, and friends
Douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up
So douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so, so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up no oh oh whoa
Find a safe place, brace yourself, bite your lip
I'm sending your fingernails and empty bottles you've sipped
Back to your family 'cause I know you will be missed
So you can find a safe place, brace yourself
They call kids like us vicious and carved out of stone
But for what we've become, we just feel more alone
Always weigh what I've got against what I left
So progress report: I am missing you to death
Douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up
So douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so, so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up, no oh
Someone old
No one new
Feeling borrowed
Always blue
Someone old
No one new
Feeling borrowed
Always blue
Someone old
No one new
Feeling borrowed
Always blue
Someone old
No one new
Always borrowed
Always you
I found a cure to growing older
I found a cure to growing older
Douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up
So douse yourself in cheap perfume
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
You can't cover it up
Can't cover it up
The lyrics to "All Out King" by Up Bustle and Out explore themes of youth, self-discovery, and the longing for a sense of belonging. The opening lines express the singer's desire to stay young and find comfort and familiarity in a specific person or place that feels like home. They have discovered a way to resist the process of growing older, hinting at a metaphorical cure that keeps them connected to their youthfulness.
The second verse discusses the singer's role as a writer, specifically as the first one to write about matters of the heart, deception, and friendship. They apologize for their lack of conscience, suggesting that they may have written about personal experiences without considering the consequences or feelings of others. The mention of arrogance implies a level of self-assuredness that comes from their writing, possibly using it as a shield to hide their own vulnerabilities.
The chorus urges someone to "douse" themselves in cheap perfume, suggesting that they are trying to hide their true selves or mask their flaws. However, the repetition of "can't cover it up" emphasizes the futility of this attempt, implying that true authenticity cannot be concealed. The lyrics seem to suggest that embracing one's faults and imperfections is essential, as it is "fitting of the way you are."
The third verse explores the singer's struggle with loneliness and their perception as outsiders. They describe themselves and others like them as "vicious" and "carved out of stone," implying a toughened exterior to cope with alienation. However, despite this toughness, they admit to feeling increasingly alone. The progress report line suggests that in their longing for someone or something missing from their lives, they are "missing you to death." This conveys a deep emotional yearning and a sense of incompleteness.
The final part of the song repeats the call to "douse yourself in cheap perfume" and emphasizes the importance of accepting oneself even with flaws. The repetition of the lines "someone old, no one new, feeling borrowed, always blue" further underscores a sense of disconnection and longing for something more meaningful.
Overall, "All Out King" delves into themes of youthfulness, authenticity, and the struggle to find companionship and a sense of self. The lyrics express a desire to resist the process of growing older and a longing for a place or person that feels like home. They also touch on the consequences of writing about personal experiences without considering others' feelings and the futility of trying to hide one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
I found the cure to growing older
I have discovered a way to avoid the effects of aging
And you're the only place that feels like home
You are the only person or thing that gives me a sense of belonging
Just so you know, you'll never know
I want you to understand that you will never fully understand
And some secrets weren't meant to be told
Certain confidential information should never be revealed
But, I found the cure to growing older
Nevertheless, I have indeed found a solution to the process of getting older
I'm the first kid to write of hearts, lies, and friends
I am the original individual to express in writing about love, falsehoods, and companions
And I am sorry my conscience called in sick again
I apologize for my moral sense being absent once more
And I've got arrogance down to a science
I have mastered the art of being excessively self-confident
Oh, and I'm the first kid to write of hearts, lies, and friends
Oh, and I am indeed the pioneer in documenting emotions, deception, and friendships
Douse yourself in cheap perfume
Cover yourself with inexpensive fragrance
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
It is perfectly in line with your personality
You can't cover it up
You cannot hide or mask it
Can't cover it up
Cannot conceal it
Find a safe place, brace yourself, bite your lip
Discover a secure location, prepare yourself, and restrain your emotions
I'm sending your fingernails and empty bottles you've sipped
I am returning your nail clippings and empty containers you have used to drink from
Back to your family 'cause I know you will be missed
Returning them to your relatives, as I am aware you will be missed by them
So you can find a safe place, brace yourself
So that you can locate a secure spot and prepare yourself
They call kids like us vicious and carved out of stone
People refer to individuals like us as cruel and emotionally hardened
But for what we've become, we just feel more alone
Yet despite this, as we have evolved, we only feel more isolated
Always weigh what I've got against what I left
I constantly evaluate what I currently possess in comparison to what I have abandoned
So progress report: I am missing you to death
Therefore, I must report that I long for you intensely
Someone old, No one new, Feeling borrowed, Always blue
Someone from the past, No new connections, Feeling like a temporary presence, Constantly feeling sad
Always borrowed, Always you
Always in temporary possession, Always referring to you
I found a cure to growing older
I have found a remedy to prevent the process of aging
Douse yourself in cheap perfume
Cover yourself with inexpensive fragrance
It's so fitting, so fitting of the way you are
It is perfectly in line with your personality
You can't cover it up
You cannot hide or mask it
Can't cover it up
Cannot conceal it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz
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