Described as “your new favourite duo” by tastemaker magazine Mixmag, and with additional support from the likes of Clash, Wonderland, Earmilk and Indie Shuffle, Punctual draw inspiration from a wide range of musical sources.
Citing Flume, Kaytranad and Basement Jaxx as influences, the pair have been immersed in the Bristol and London scenes making music together and playing DJ sets to road-test their creations. As well as supporting on The Avalanches and Fatboy Slim tours, Punctual have played coveted slots at Glastonbury, SW4, Creamfields, We Are Electric, Lovebox and more.
We Could Have It All
punctual Lyrics
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I got Nirvana here in my mind
It's you and I ′til the end of time, oh
You stick to my bones like burning residue
Wherever I go I'm going back to you
If it's going down, can I go down with you?
Hmm
Oh, so if you′re gonna love me, love me slowly
Only got tonight so won′t you hold me
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, I need you now don't leave me lonely
Just for one night love me like
We could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it
Oh, we could have it
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
When you′re up high it's a long way down
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
It′s you and I 'til our time runs out
You stick to my bones like burning residue
Wherever I go, I′m going back to you
If it's going down, can I go down with you?Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh, so if you're gonna love me, love me slowly
Only got tonight so won′t you hold me
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, I need you now, don′t leave me lonely
Just for one night love me like
We could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it
Oh, we could have it
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
You stick to my bones like burning residue
Wherever I go I'm going back to you
If it′s going down, can I go down with you?
The lyrics of Punctual's song "We Could Have It All" are about two people who are in love and want to spend their lives together. They see themselves as "kings and queens of the Summer Knights," meaning that they feel like they are rulers of their own world, living a carefree existence during the summer season. The singer has "Nirvana" in his mind, which could be a reference to the band or the state of spiritual enlightenment, and suggests that he is feeling at peace with himself and the world.
The chorus focuses on the idea that they could have everything they desire if they stay together. They could have it "all" if they commit to each other, and the repetition of "al-al-al-all" emphasizes the vastness of their potential happiness. The singer wants to be loved slowly, as he only has tonight, and he asks his partner to hold him while he dreams of a future with them. The phrase "Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all" is repeated throughout the song, driving home the message that despite the obstacles ahead, they can have everything they want as long as they are together.
The second verse emphasizes the idea that being in love is like being on a high, but it also comes with the weight of responsibility. "Heavy is the head that wears the crown" means that their love requires effort but also comes with great rewards. The final lines of the song use the metaphor of being stuck together like "burning residue," suggesting that their connection is powerful and unbreakable.
Line by Line Meaning
We're kings and queens of the Summer Knights
We are at the height of our power and are ruling the summer nights
I got Nirvana here in my mind
I have a state of perfect happiness, peace, and enlightenment in my mind
It's you and I 'til the end of time, oh
The bond between us will last until the end of time
You stick to my bones like burning residue
Your presence lingers within me like a burning sensation, leaving a lasting impression on me
Wherever I go I'm going back to you
No matter where life takes me, I always end up coming back to you
If it's going down, can I go down with you?
If something bad happens, I want to be with you and face it together
Oh, so if you're gonna love me, love me slowly
If you are going to love me, take your time and do it slowly and properly
Only got tonight so won't you hold me
We only have this one night, so please hold me tight and make it last
Oh, we could have it al-al-al-all, al-al-al-al-all
We have the potential to achieve greatness and have everything we want
Oh, I need you now, don't leave me lonely
I need you by my side right now, don't leave me feeling lonely
Just for one night love me like
Just for tonight, love me with all your heart and soul
When you're up high it's a long way down
When you reach the peak of success, the fall from it can be long and hard
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
Being in a position of power and being responsible for many people can be a heavy burden to bear
It's you and I 'til our time runs out
We will be together until our time on this earth is over
Writer(s): Sarah Close, Asadi Raphaella Mazaheri, John Morgan, William Lansley
Contributed by Lila F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@monstercatinstinct
Punctual returns with a track that has both danceability and emotion. Prepare for this to be a certified earworm!
@GigglesHTF438GB
Let prepare ourselves as Punctual show us this great song
@alonso6758
Great vocals and synth, they really complement each other very cool, I think this is the best Punctual track, it's really very melodic. 10 of 10
@christianozorio1997
You dont need to have it all when you have Punctual's latest single on repeat ❤
@rx-7enjoyer893
Nice
@glitchdesu
Punctual with a very different sound than before, yet another great release. Loving this one!
@_N1k_
Dope track! Really like the vocals, especially this moment is awesome 0:38!!!
@enternlv0id
I could see Punctual becoming a Monstercat favorite for me
@MrGreenandPurple
this is just a few letters and a change of tense off from being a Rolling In The Deep reference...
excited for this song and EP, however :)
@yeh386
Theres an EP coming? :o didnt expect that since this released together with Do It All Again as a single