Van Risseghem is an emerging singer-songwriter from the Midwest. Hailing fr… Read Full Bio ↴Van Risseghem is an emerging singer-songwriter from the Midwest. Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, his musical style exemplifies an upbeat commercial sound with a heartfelt, independent feel. Van's debut album, The Motions (2009), consisted of tracks composed in his home studio, playing most of the parts himself. In his sophomore outing, Passenger (2011), Van further refined his singular sound, resulting in his most mature work to date. At the age of twenty-three Van Risseghem is an up and coming artist who has been referred to in College News Magazine as delivering a "worthwhile message of keeping your head up" to his devoted listeners.

As a yet unsigned commercial talent, Van Risseghem has experienced unprecedented exposure in a number of high-profile entertainment venues. The eponymous song the "The Motions" was literally heard around the world as the Delta Airlines boarding theme song. This song was also heard by those attending AMC and Cinemark theaters in 2009, courtesy of the theater chain's Cinemasounds pre-show feature. Another track from the album, "Love, Again", was featured prominently on Comedy Central's cult hit Tosh.0 and the NBC prime-time show The Voice. Van's music found its way into the public consciousness, from the Sonic Drive-in to the Barnes and Noble.

Van's debut album caught a lot of attention both stateside and abroad, finding its largest European fan-base in Germany. In February of 2010 the album reached number one on Germany's Big.FM, reaching several million listeners. Johannes Strate of the popular German band Revolverheld chose Van Risseghem as a featured artist on the "Feels Like Home" European tour. The proceeds for his appearance on the tour were donated to Lukulule, a charity that promotes young musicians and dancers. This side of the pond, Van Risseghem has opened for such acts as Kris Allen, Rooney, Metro Station, and Cake. Van's second album, Passenger (2011) has already begun to generate its own buzz, as he was asked to be the featured entertainer for this year's NCAA Honor's Ceremony. Additionally, a song entitled "The River" can be heard in Brita's "Filter for Good Canada" commercial.

Van Risseghem will be one to watch in the coming months as a rising, self- fashioned artist. His individual passion for his music has already found widespread approval in independent music circles. A recent article in Relevant Magazine has said, suggestive of his grass-roots style: "We know you'll enjoy the vivid, organic tones and heartfelt lyrics because we're not alone." Be sure to keep up with the music and appearances by Van Risseghem at his blog (www.vanriss.com) or friend him on Facebook.

We Are All Full of Love
Van Risseghem Lyrics

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My plane leaves in four hours soon I'll be on my way
All my bags are packed.
I'm leaving this town; once I head towards the airport
I'm never coming back.

We are all full of love
But every breath that comes out from my lungs
Is saying "I think I've had enough

I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."

This has been the fifth time not the first or the last time
That you've done this all over again.
At first I tried to fix you but I found that I can't
Be the savior to your sins.
You always find a fine time to spill the hourglass again
And it always ends up the same.
You play forgiveness like you'd think it was
Another one of your high school games.

We are all full of love
But every breath that comes out from my lungs
Is saying "I think I've had enough
I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."

We are all full of...
We are all full of...
We are all full of love
But every breath that comes out from my lungs
Is saying "I think I've had enough
I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."
We are all full of love
But every breath that comes out from my lungs
Is saying "I think I've had enough
I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."

We are all...
Oh, we are all...
Yeah, yeah, we are all...
Gonna make it out alive,

Gonna make it out alive,
Oh, we're gonna make it out alive.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Van Risseghem's song We Are All Full of Love are a powerful statement on the struggles of relationships and the need to prioritize one's own self-preservation. The singer has reached a breaking point in a toxic relationship and is leaving for good, acknowledging that while we are all full of love, sometimes it is not enough to sustain a relationship. The repeated refrain "I need to make it out alive" suggests that the singer has been in a dangerous or unhealthy situation and is taking steps to ensure their own safety.

The idea of being "full of love" is juxtaposed with the darker imagery of needing to escape and survive. The line "You play forgiveness like you'd think it was / Another one of your high school games" suggests a pattern of behavior from the other person that the singer has endured multiple times. It is clear that the singer has tried to help or change the other person, but has realized that they cannot be responsible for someone else's actions or wellbeing. The repetition of the line "we are all full of love" could be interpreted as a reminder that even though relationships may end, love is always present and can be found elsewhere.

The song's powerful lyrics are complemented by a driving beat and catchy melody. It is a great example of the pop-punk genre that was popular in the early 2000s, and the lyrics still resonate with listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

My plane leaves in four hours soon I'll be on my way
I am leaving on a plane in four hours, and will be departing soon.

All my bags are packed.
I have packed all my belongings and am ready to leave.

I'm leaving this town; once I head towards the airport I'm never coming back.
I am leaving this town and I do not plan on returning once I leave.

We are all full of love But every breath that comes out from my lungs Is saying "I think I've had enough I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."
We all have the capacity for love, but I am exhausted and need to escape this situation.

This has been the fifth time not the first or the last time That you've done this all over again.
This is not the first occurrence or the last occurrence of you repeating this pattern.

At first I tried to fix you but I found that I can't Be the savior to your sins.
I attempted to help you initially, but ultimately it is not my responsibility to save you from your own mistakes.

You always find a fine time to spill the hourglass again And it always ends up the same.
You consistently find the perfect time to make things worse, and the outcome is always identical.

You play forgiveness like you'd think it was Another one of your high school games.
You treat forgiveness like it's just another game to win, like you did in high school.

We are all full of... We are all full of... We are all full of love But every breath that comes out from my lungs Is saying "I think I've had enough I need to make it out alive, I need to make it out alive."
We are all capable of loving, but I am drained and desperately need to leave for my own survival.

Oh, we are all... Yeah, yeah, we are all... Gonna make it out alive, Gonna make it out alive, Oh, we're gonna make it out alive.
All of us will ultimately make it out alive, despite the hardships we face.

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