In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
All for you
All for you
All for you
All for you
You take your orders from the queen of insanity
But the contract said it was you and me
I sacrificed family, my children and my soul
To give you what you wanted, complete control
All for you
All for you
All for you
All for you
You tried to kill the love and to isolate
But then you turn around, like it's not too late
You justify your actions, forget what you have done
But no more blackmail and no more fun
Day in, day out negativity
Beat me down with your own family
Your bloodline runs in a world of hate
Of dirty white lies and to dominate
Lonely people just trying to find their way
Looking for something but this is the price I pay
Lonely people just trying to find their way
Looking for something but this is the price I pay
All for you
All for you
All for you
All for you
You thought I was stupid, you thought I was blind
You had me by the balls but your well ran dry
You took it all for granted and tried to bring me down
But look at what you've done, take a good look around
Take a good look around
Take a good look around
Come on, take a good look around
Take a look around
What you've got? You've got nothing
Take a look around
All for you
All for you
All for you
You take your orders from the queen of insanity
But the contract said it was you and me
I sacrificed family, my children and my soul
To give you what you wanted, complete control
All for you
All for you
All for you
All for you
You tried to kill the love and to isolate
But then you turn around, like it's not too late
You justify your actions, forget what you have done
But no more blackmail and no more fun
Day in, day out negativity
Beat me down with your own family
Your bloodline runs in a world of hate
Of dirty white lies and to dominate
Lonely people just trying to find their way
Looking for something but this is the price I pay
Lonely people just trying to find their way
Looking for something but this is the price I pay
All for you
All for you
All for you
All for you
You thought I was stupid, you thought I was blind
You had me by the balls but your well ran dry
You took it all for granted and tried to bring me down
But look at what you've done, take a good look around
Take a good look around
Take a good look around
Come on, take a good look around
Take a look around
What you've got? You've got nothing
Take a look around
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All For You Lyrics as written by Waters
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