All The Way Down
Vandiver Lyrics
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You were right on time
I said id give my whole life for you
And you politely declined
Felt like I just swallowed the sunshine
It burned all the way down
And I know you're gonna feel it sometime
When the world turns it's back around
All the way down
When sunsets in your mouth
Goodbye's a mighty pill to swallow
It burns all the way down
Yeah with every jetplane flying I wonder
If it's flying for you
Cause I'm here not for a lack of trying
I did all one man could do
Yeah with every jet plane flying I wonder
If it's flying home for you
I'm here not for lack of trying love
I wish I was a passenger too
But that's what happens when you swallow the sunshine
It burns all the way down
Look west and put your hand to your chest
You'll feel that universal sound
All the way down
When the sun sets in your mouth
In the morning we'll be breathing fire
It burns all the way down
I told you I was crazy for you
And you smiled so wide
But I guess you were just posing for pictures
In the darkroom in the back of my mind
It felt like I just swallowed sunshine
It burned all the way down
And I know you're gonna feel it sometime
In whatever home you leapt and found
All the way down
When the sun sets on your town
I'll be up onstage trying to hide my age
I won't be looking for you in the crowd
All the way down
Like I'm turning inside out
And I know we'll see it rise tomorrow
But it burns all the way down
The lyrics of Vandiver's song "All the Way Down" revolve around themes of unrequited love, longing, and the pain of letting go. The song begins with the singer waiting at a bus stop for someone they deeply care about. They express their willingness to give their entire life for this person, but the person politely rejects their offer. This rejection feels like a devastating blow, as if they have swallowed the brightness and warmth of the sunshine but it burns inside them. Despite this rejection, the singer believes that eventually, the person will also feel the impact of their absence when the world turns its back on them.
The second verse introduces a sense of yearning and uncertainty. The singer wonders if every passing jet plane is carrying the person they desire, and laments that they are left behind. They express their commitment and effort in trying to win the person's love, but acknowledge that it is not enough. They wish they could accompany the person on their journey, symbolized by being a passenger on a jet plane. However, the consequence of swallowing the sunshine is that it burns within, reminding them of what they cannot have. Looking west and placing their hand on their chest, they hope to connect with a universal feeling of longing and heartache.
In the third verse, the singer reflects on their declaration of love for the person, to which the person responded with a wide smile. However, the singer realizes that their love might have been misunderstood or merely taken as a pleasant moment for the person. It feels as if they swallowed the sunshine once again but this time it burns even more intensely. Despite this pain, the singer knows that the person will eventually feel the impact of their absence, wherever they have gone or whoever they have leapt into a new relationship with.
The final part of the song portrays a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer recognizes that the journey of unrequited love has taken a toll on them. They will continue their life, performing on stage and trying to hide their age, not seeking out the person in the crowd. They feel as if they are turning inside out, the pain becoming unbearable, yet they hold onto the hope that tomorrow will bring a new day, even though the burning feeling remains. The song ends on a note of bittersweet optimism, acknowledging that life will continue to rise, but the pain of unfulfilled love lingers.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited at the bus stop for you
I patiently waited for you to come
You were right on time
You arrived exactly when expected
I said id give my whole life for you
I expressed my willingness to sacrifice everything for you
And you politely declined
But you politely rejected my offer
Felt like I just swallowed the sunshine
I felt an overwhelming joy or happiness
It burned all the way down
But it also caused me pain or discomfort
And I know you're gonna feel it sometime
And I believe you will experience a similar feeling
When the world turns it's back around
When life becomes difficult or unfavorable
All the way down
Completely or to the fullest extent
When sunsets in your mouth
When your happiness or joy fades away
Goodbye's a mighty pill to swallow
Saying goodbye is extremely difficult
It burns all the way down
Causing pain or discomfort in the process
Yeah with every jetplane flying I wonder
Whenever I see a jetplane flying
If it's flying for you
I wonder if it's flying towards you
Cause I'm here not for a lack of trying
Because I'm here, putting in effort
I did all one man could do
I did everything I possibly could
Yeah with every jet plane flying I wonder
Again, whenever I see a jetplane flying
If it's flying home for you
I wonder if it's returning you home
I'm here not for lack of trying love
I'm here because I've been trying my best, my love
I wish I was a passenger too
I wish I could join you on your journey
But that's what happens when you swallow the sunshine
But that's the consequence of experiencing immense happiness
It burns all the way down
It also causes pain or discomfort
Look west and put your hand to your chest
Look towards the west and place your hand on your heart
You'll feel that universal sound
You'll feel a deep connection or resonance
All the way down
Completely or to the fullest extent
When the sun sets in your mouth
When your happiness or joy fades away
In the morning we'll be breathing fire
In the morning, we'll be filled with passion and determination
It burns all the way down
But it also causes pain or discomfort
I told you I was crazy for you
I confessed my deep and intense affection for you
And you smiled so wide
And you responded with a broad and joyful smile
But I guess you were just posing for pictures
But I suppose you were only pretending
In the darkroom in the back of my mind
In the hidden depths of my thoughts
It felt like I just swallowed sunshine
I experienced overwhelming happiness or joy
It burned all the way down
But it also caused me pain or discomfort
And I know you're gonna feel it sometime
And I believe you will experience a similar feeling
In whatever home you leapt and found
In whichever place or relationship you chose
When the sun sets on your town
When happiness or joy fades in your surroundings
I'll be up onstage trying to hide my age
I'll be on stage, attempting to conceal my aging
I won't be looking for you in the crowd
I won't be searching for you among the audience
Like I'm turning inside out
As if I'm becoming exposed or vulnerable
And I know we'll see it rise tomorrow
And I believe we will witness a new day
But it burns all the way down
But it also causes pain or discomfort
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Hammond
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