All I Need Lyrics

Lyric discussion by handsbehindglass 

Cover art for All I Need lyrics by Mat Kearney

amyamyamya, that's a very good interpretation. I heard it on Grey's as well. A lot of the show's songs catch my ear.

Given Mat's genre of music, I think this may be about faith; and (like as said above) love is the main theme. The opening lines tell of an apocalyptic scene. If it was the end of the world--THE day--and all anyone can do is run from destruction, this person he's talking to will be all that matters. Companionship is key. There is no time, and if nothing is certain, this pure devotion speaks truth from the heart. It's as if he's saying, "You're it. You're my life. Like I said, always until the end. Stay with me, because I'll stay with you." Love is the ultimate sacrifice, and his faith in love and in that person will get them through.

-HBG