All for Nothing
Eternal Pleas and Heartfelt Prayers in Matt Cardle's 'All for Nothing'
Lyrics
Use your eyes, oh father
Requesting the father to observe or pay attention.
'Cause I had a dream last night
Recalling a dream from the previous night.
I saw her body broke, still and cold where she lay
Visualizing a distressing scene of a lifeless body, emphasizing tragedy.
And it was all for nothing
Expressing that the efforts and emotions invested were futile.
This love I gave
Stating that the love given didn't yield the desired outcome.
And I pray you keep her safe
Asking for protection for a loved one.
Bring her home, keep harm away
Requesting safety and a return home for the loved one.
And I pray, don’t let me down
Expressing a hope to not be disappointed.
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
Desperately needing the return of the loved one.
I pray, someone else can take her place
Wishing for someone else to replace the loved one.
Don’t make it all for nothing
Stressing the fear of everything being in vain.
This love we made
Highlighting the potential wastefulness of the love shared.
She’s my best friend, oh mother
Describing the person as the singer's closest friend to the mother.
No other woman could turn my eye, drag me away
Expressing the uniqueness and strong attraction towards the person.
With the blessing comes the worry, and I worry
Acknowledging that worry accompanies blessings or positive aspects.
Don’t make it all for nothing
Reiterating the fear of everything becoming meaningless.
The love we made
Stressing the potential waste of the love shared with the person.
And I pray you keep her safe
Repeating the plea for the loved one's safety.
Bring her home, keep harm away
Requesting protection and a safe return home.
And I pray, don’t let me down
Expressing the hope of not facing disappointment.
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
Urgently needing the loved one's presence.
I pray, someone else can take her place
Wishing for someone else to take the place of the loved one.
Don’t make it all for nothing
Emphasizing the fear of love and efforts going to waste.
This love we made
Reiterating the potential wastefulness of the shared love.
Falling in love is like playing with fire
Comparing falling in love to a risky, consuming experience.
Pulling me down but it’s takin’ me higher
Describing love as both pulling down and elevating the person.
I know it’s my fault and I’m asking for favors
Accepting responsibility and seeking forgiveness or assistance.
I needed a knife but you gave me the razor
Metaphorically explaining the unintended severity of assistance.
I pray you keep her safe
Pleading again for the loved one's safety.
Bring her home, keep harm away
Reiterating the desire for protection and return.
And I pray, don’t let me down
Expressing the hope of avoiding disappointment.
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
Desperately needing the return of the loved one.
I pray, someone else can take her place
Wishing for someone else to take the place of the loved one.
Don’t make it all for nothing
Emphasizing the fear of love and efforts going to waste.
This love we made
Reiterating the potential wastefulness of the shared love.
Don’t make it all for nothing
Reemphasizing the fear of everything becoming meaningless.
This love we made
Highlighting the potential waste of the love shared.
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