Waking up and the bed was made
No one looked me in the eye
More I try, More I cry
And it’s all for the best

Watched my brother cutting grass outside
Sitting on the porch he told me
It’s a long way to go before we can rest
But it’s all for the best

solo

You’re so beautiful it sings
On a lonely lazy morning
And when I see you rocking back and forth
Whispering that it’s all for the best

One day the stone will roll away
Soon you’ll see anekatips.com
you’re far away from home but never far away from me
And that’s all for the best

solo
(…and say you love me)

Promise me, son, not to do the things I’ve done
Walk away from trouble
(at the end of the day)

Say you love me
say you love me

Let’s just say you love me
Oooooohh



Lyrics submitted by w00kiekrisp


All for the Best (Miracle Legion cover) song meanings
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    General Comment:this song by miracle legion sounds like a song of letting go, and rememeber me(ring to it).it's an amazing song,both the original and the cover are awesome.
    Flag indieoathon September 21, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:While I do agree with the above "longing for her"/heartache interpretation (that's why it works so well as a Thom Yorke song, I see this theme all over The Eraser), there's more to the song.

    There are also undercurrents of sort of struggling as you hit your 30s, and maybe a pull between doing what you should, and what you dream. (His brother is cutting grass, but he's unsure if that's the life he wants. What exactly is 'all for the best'?)

    I also hear "you're so beautiful it seems"

    Pretty amazing track
    Flag smallwonderroboton March 31, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:does anyone else hear "you're so beautiful it seems"?
    Flag roman candleon December 13, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This is on the new album "Ciao, My Shining Star" which features remakes of Mark Mulcahy's songs as a benefit after the death of his wife Michelle.

    Great song!The reference to "one day the stone will roll away" seems to express the hope that somehow her death isn't final and he'll get to see her again on another level of existence.
    Flag befuddledon October 06, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:can't get enough of this song.
    it seems to be a collection of semi-random memories. not sure if there is a clear meaning to the lyrics, but the song evokes a unique type of feeling. I guess I would call it regretful-nostalgia.
    great cover, not too familiar with the original.
    Flag w00kiekrispon August 10, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:"you're so beautiful it sings"
    best line.
    i'm in love with this cover.
    Flag empireofstereonon July 24, 2009   Link

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