All the Time
We're About 9 Lyrics
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Like a lovebird in search of her soul's other sound
Majestic and frantic like wake from a falls
Or saving the world from nothing at all
All the time
All the time
But Erin the third time that I called your name
Then you packed up your memories and headed away
Still I bellow your calling out even today
All the time
All the time
Like a rocking chair
On a mountain top
You are sitting there offering promise
And the wind cradles you
Like an art form so rare
For the story that must have carried you there
Now, I have my hobbies and I have my games
(Pick-up-sticks, backgammon, solitaire,)
Today I changed the picture in our old oak frame
(And I play chess on both sides of the board on some Saturdays)
To a painting I made of a photo inside
(When I see petals I count them, when I see edges I straighten them)
That your father once took of me and my bride
(When there's a mess I sort through the memories of me and my bride)
It's you in your white gown, it's me in my bow tie
You with your blushing cheeks, me with my happy eyes
It's you with your parasol, it's me with my hat
Now we'll go down in history looking like that
All the time
All the time
So much of this time you've been by my side
It's been your heart and mine
Now it's me and my great divide
It's me giving each day a fair try
It's you and the mountain
It's you and the sky
It's me wanting to come home to you
All the time
All the time
Like a rocking chair
On a mountain top
You are sitting there offering promise
And the wind cradles you
Like an art form so rare
For the story that must have carried you there
For the story that must have carried you there
For the story that must have carried you there
The song "All the Time" by We're About 9 tells the story of a relationship that ended abruptly. The singer expected to see their partner, Erin, rushing around with a sense of purpose, but instead they disappeared without a word, leaving the singer to contemplate what went wrong. The song explores the aftermath of the breakup and the lingering feelings of love and loss that come with it.
In the first verse, the singer describes how they once envisioned Erin as a "majestic and frantic" force, always searching for something greater. But over time it becomes clear that Erin is no longer answering their calls, and has packed up and moved on. Despite this, the singer still hears Erin's voice in their head "all the time," a constant reminder of what once was.
The second verse shifts to the singer's own coping mechanisms, as they try to find solace in hobbies like "pick-up-sticks, backgammon, solitaire." They also describe changing the photo in their old oak frame to a painting they made of a photo that Erin's father took of the singer and their own bride. This serves as a poignant reminder of what they've lost, and the picture is a testament to the love they once shared.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Like a rocking chair on a mountain top / You are sitting there offering promise / And the wind cradles you / Like an art form so rare / For the story that must have carried you there" several times. The imagery here suggests a sense of peace and transcendence, as Erin becomes an artistic symbol of the mountains and the sky. Meanwhile, the singer is left feeling fragmented and alone, but still hoping to one day come home to Erin "all the time."
Overall, "All the Time" is a melancholy and introspective song about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and the power of memory.
Line by Line Meaning
I expected to see you racing around
I thought you would be eagerly searching for your true love
Like a lovebird in search of her soul's other sound
Like a bird looking for the perfect mate
Majestic and frantic like wake from a falls
Powerful and excited like the water from a waterfall
Or saving the world from nothing at all
Busy with heroic deeds, even when there's no danger to be found
All the time
Constantly, without fail
But Erin the third time that I called your name
But when I called your name for the third time
I could tell that you would never answer again
I realized that you were gone and would never respond to me
Then you packed up your memories and headed away
You left with your precious memories, moving on from the past
Still I bellow your calling out even today
I still call out for you, even after all this time
To a painting I made of a photo inside
I created a painting from a photograph that is dear to me
When I see petals I count them, when I see edges I straighten them
I focus on details, finding comfort in the small things
When there's a mess I sort through the memories of me and my bride
When things are chaotic, I reminisce about my past with my beloved
You with your blushing cheeks, me with my happy eyes
We were both filled with joy on our special day
It's you with your parasol, it's me with my hat
We looked our best, with you holding your parasol and me wearing my hat
Now we'll go down in history looking like that
Our wedding photo will be remembered forever
So much of this time you've been by my side
We spent a lot of time together
It's been your heart and mine
Our love was strong and true
Now it's me and my great divide
Now I am alone, feeling separated from you
It's me giving each day a fair try
I am trying to make the best of each day
It's you and the mountain
You are surrounded by the beautiful mountains
It's you and the sky
You are embracing the vastness of the sky
It's me wanting to come home to you
I long to be with you again
Like a rocking chair on a mountain top
A calm and comforting presence in a beautiful, natural setting
You are sitting there offering promise
You bring hope and positivity
And the wind cradles you
The wind softly embraces you
Like an art form so rare
You are precious and valuable
For the story that must have carried you there
For the experiences that brought you to this moment
For the story that must have carried you there
For the experiences that brought you to this moment
For the story that must have carried you there
For the experiences that brought you to this moment
Contributed by Madison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darren V.
Thank you Lord for giving me
A new heart, it’s not broken or bitter it’s brand new with new desires now.
God bless you pastor Begg
Mick Rose
Outstanding pastor. Thank you very much for this truth.
My God continue to bless you and your family.
Aloha Mick
Ann Bruce Pineda
Yes! May God continue to bless Pastor Begg, Susan and all their loved ones.
DORA STEWARD
Grace be with each of you today and Always! Tampa Florida 💞
Mike McCormick
Hello abiders in Christ! Have a blessed day. 🙏♥️🙏
-Alan Hopewell
You as well.
Pat Farrow
Such a message, wonderfully explained! Thank you Father for your servant Pastor Begg,his compassion for the lost,his yearning for all the lost to come to know Christ Jesus.Praising you that I am not who I used to be! God bless this man Alistair and his family and this Truth for Life ministry, in Jesus name, amen
cmayrn1
Beautiful
Tina Garrett
Praise the Lord for teaching that draws us to the personhood of the Trinity according to the word of God and not according to man's desire to have his ears tickled.
Dear Lord, continue to strengthen Alistair as a faithful servant and bless him , his family and your ministry through him, in Jesus name. Amen
Janine Dalbey
Great sermon...