All I Need
Matchbox Twenty
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Everywhere someone's getting over Everybody cries And sometimes you can still lose even if you really try Talking about the dream Like the dream is over Talk like that Won't get you nowhere Everybody's trusting in the heart Like the heart don't lie And that's all that I need, yeah Someone else to cling to, yeah Someone I can lean on Until I don't need to Just stay all through the night In the morning let me down Cause that's all that I need right now Everywhere someone's getting over Everybodys life is someone People still use other people with a crooked smile And all around the world there's a sinking feeling Out there right now someone's feeling Down on themselves and don't know why Every night And that's all that I need, yeah Someone else to cling to, yeah Someone I can lean on Until I don't need to Just stay all through the night, yeah In the morning let me down Cause that's all that I need right now And life ain't no beauty show We don't know where tomorrow ends And when we're sad It's kind of a drag Just stay all through the night In the morning let me down Yeah, cause that's all that I need Yeah, that's all that I need Yeah, that's all that I need That's all that I need right now Right now
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Written by: GREGORY MICHAEL DAY, JACK ALAN FAIRBROTHER, ASHLEY IAN OLIVER, JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS, ANDREW EDWIN WHITE
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Label"All I Need" is a track from the American rock band Matchbox Twenty.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included in the band's third studio album, “Exile on Mainstream” released in October 2, 2007.
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Lesser Known TrackDespite being part of a critically acclaimed album, "All I Need" did not gain as much popularity as some of the band's other singles.
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Emotional NatureThe song is well-regarded among fans for its emotive lyrics and passionate delivery by lead singer Rob Thomas.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics discuss the deep affection and necessity felt towards a loved one, conveyed through the line "You're all I need, my love, my valentine”.
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Song Sequence"All I Need" is the fifth song in the album “Exile on Mainstream.”
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SongwritersThe track was penned by Rob Thomas, who is the lead vocalist for Matchbox Twenty.
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Genre Classification"All I Need" falls under the genre of Alternative Rock but also has elements of pop rock.
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Critical ResponseWhile not as well-publicized as some of the band's other hits, "All I Need" is recognized for its emotionally strong vocal performance and lyricism.
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CertificationAlthough "All I Need" was not released as a single, the album “Exile on Mainstream” was certified double Platinum in Australia.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been performed live by the band during various concert tours, demonstrating its importance in the band's repertoire.
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Album SuccessThe album "Exile on Mainstream" which "All I Need" is part of, ranked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsThough there are no mainstream cover versions of the song, several amateur musicians and fans have made their own renditions and shared them on platforms like YouTube.
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