All My Life
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They bought it all and then they asked for more
Hey won’t you leave some of it for the poor?
I saw my demon on 395
Pulled over, asked if he could use a ride
Sometimes you have to love the things you hide from
I’ve been looking for the answer
To a question that was never worded right
And I know it’s trite
Oh to be questioning the answers
And to never look at life through hindsight
I brought my donkey to a horses show
Everyone laughed; thought he was a joke
Just want my donkey to feel loved, you know?
I am the drummer in a cover band
We only cover songs by Steely Dan
They call us Aja & The Royal Scamps
For all my life
I’ve been looking for the answer
To a question that was never worded right
And I know it’s trite
Oh to be questioning the answers
And to never look at life through hindsight
She walked right out of some French fairy tale
Eating foie gras and drinking Belgian ale
Surprised she wasn’t sucking down a snail
You know the girl she’s got a PHD
She don’t need no one no she don’t need me
I’m out here rearranging the ABCs
For all my life
I’ve been looking for the answer
To a question that was never worded right
And I know it’s trite
Oh to be questioning the answers
And to never look at life through hindsight
For all my life
For all my life
For all my life
In "All My Life," something something explores themes of love, self-awareness, and the search for meaning. The song takes a whimsical and at times, humorous approach to these topics, as the singer shares a variety of anecdotes that illustrate the various ways they have searched for answers in their life. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer laments that they have "sold their loving" to their neighbors and yearns for more to give to the less fortunate.
The second verse of the song finds the singer encountering their "demon" on the side of the road and offering him a ride. The lyrics suggest that sometimes the things we fear the most are the things we need to confront in order to find love and acceptance. The third and fourth verses of the song continue with this theme, as the singer expresses their desire to love and be loved, even if it means standing out (as in the case of the donkey at the horse show) or feeling like they don't quite fit in (as in the case of the cover band).
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer reflects on their lifelong search for answers that are never quite clear or satisfactory. Despite this, they still express a desire to keep asking questions and looking at life from different angles, rather than falling into the trap of hindsight.
Line by Line Meaning
I sold my loving to the girls next door
I gave away my love too easily to people who didn't appreciate it.
They bought it all and then they asked for more
Those girls took advantage of my love and demanded even more.
Hey won’t you leave some of it for the poor?
I gave so much of my love to those girls that I had nothing left to give to those who really needed it.
I saw my demon on 395
I came face to face with my inner demons while driving on the highway.
Pulled over, asked if he could use a ride
Even though I was scared, I recognized that my inner demons needed my help and compassion.
Sometimes you have to love the things you hide from
It's important to confront and accept your inner demons and flaws in order to truly love yourself.
I brought my donkey to a horses show
I brought something or someone that didn't quite fit in or belong in a certain situation.
Everyone laughed; thought he was a joke
Others made fun of or mocked what I brought, not understanding its true value or importance to me.
Just want my donkey to feel loved, you know?
I just wanted someone or something that I cared for to feel appreciated and valued.
I am the drummer in a cover band
I perform a role that doesn't give me the recognition I desire or deserve.
We only cover songs by Steely Dan
I limit myself to what's safe and familiar, not taking risks or exploring new opportunities.
They call us Aja & The Royal Scamps
Even in a group, I'm still not recognized as an individual and feel like I'm just a part of the background.
She walked right out of some French fairy tale
The girl I'm interested in seems too perfect and unrealistic to be true.
Eating foie gras and drinking Belgian ale
The girl is enjoying the finer things in life, which seem unattainable to me.
Surprised she wasn’t sucking down a snail
The girl seems so sophisticated that even eating snails would be classy to her.
You know the girl she’s got a PHD
The girl I like is highly educated and seems out of my league.
She don’t need no one no she don’t need me
The girl is independent and doesn't rely on anyone else, including me.
I’m out here rearranging the ABCs
I feel unsure of myself and my abilities, like I'm struggling with even the most basic tasks.
For all my life I’ve been looking for the answer
I've spent my entire life searching for something, whether it be love, meaning, or purpose.
To a question that was never worded right
I've been asking the wrong questions or looking for answers in the wrong places.
And I know it’s trite
I realize it's cliché or unoriginal to be searching for something so elusive and intangible.
Oh to be questioning the answers
I'm learning that sometimes it's more important to question things than to accept them blindly.
And to never look at life through hindsight
I'm trying to live in the moment and not regret past decisions or actions.
For all my life
Throughout my entire existence or experience.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JONATHAN TAYLOR SEARLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natascha N.
The build-up is so so nice 😍 Nice one guys ❤️
T00n Visi0n
Did not expect that Drop I was expecting some kind of Liquid D&B with that intro, was I wrong big time! Amazing track
Chris Sharpe
Something Something truly is a lil Something Something! Consistency is looking good, caught one of her streams over lockdown and was very impressed
Unax
Today is a good day, Pendulum is back and we also get another banger here!
JackYBrown2010
Wicked! Thx for the tip♥ :D
Dave Leaver
Yeah couple of absolute slappers
EDM MASTER
I thought I seen that 😳 pendulum are back 🥰
Allie Rose
the world is ending but these tracks are B A N G I N 🤭💯💣we good 🤣🤣👽
Jason Joseph
Fantastic tune, I will definitely be purchasing it upon release.
Jesse O
the bass with headphones rated from 5hz... incredible