‘All for Nothing’ by Carrying Torches is a coming of age rock number with a bright, vibrant sound and lyrics that are simultaneously uplifting and grounded. The song’s lyrics describe an adventure, filled with contradictions and moments of peace.
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‘All for Nothing’: Coming-of-Age
The lyrics weaves in a mood of comfort with imagery of betrayal, calmness giving way to something contrary and poisonous. This is exemplified in the song’s opening and swiftly followed by its refrain.
From a sense of comfort,
“…Driving through the black night,
LEDs cut (through) the sky
I’m cold for the last time,
Eyes closed on the passenger’s side…”.
To a sense of deception, that feels contrary,
“…It seemed harmless at the start,
A snake slithered down my arm…”.
‘All for Nothing’ captures and ephemeral mood, one that attempts to capture the strain of growing pains with an inert sense of stagnation. The singer is going through something that seems to be transforming their lives, an experience that is one they know they will cherish.
“…Not everyone gets this lucky,
I don’t care if its just for now.
Even if its all for nothing,
I think I figured it out…”.
The mood the lyrics capture feels real in their ephemeral, almost subversive nature. Almost like someone in a car is trying to capture a scenic landscape before it disappears.
The instruments on ‘All for Nothing’ capture an uplifting, almost light sound that captures something transient and dynamic. Guitars and percussion blast at you, allowing the mood of the song to penetrate and move the listener.
All in all, ‘All for Nothing’ by Carrying Torches is an energetic, moving and penetrating track that acknowledges its lived reality while also evoking a sensation of something ephemeral and constant. It makes for an uplifting listen.
The Artist
Carrying Torches was a band formed just south of Chicago in 2016. Their musical style is Garage Rock polished with Electric Heartland.
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