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''Written by: [[A. Lee]] and [[J. LeCompt]]'' | ''Written by: [[A. Lee]] and [[J. LeCompt]]'' | ||
The song was intended to be the Third single from [[The Open Door]], however after listening to requests by the band and fan reactions to the decision, the label chose [[Sweet Sacrifice]] in its place.<ref | The song was intended to be the Third single from [[The Open Door]], however after listening to requests by the band and fan reactions to the decision, the label chose [[Sweet Sacrifice]] in its place.<ref name=atilfsingle /> | ||
From Metal Edge Magazine: | From Metal Edge Magazine: | ||
{{quote|The hard rocking 'All That I’m Living For' focuses on the band itself. Its genesis came from a realization Lee had one day that her band was her life. 'I don't do anything else,' she says. "I'm writing for the band, touring for the band, doing an interview about the band, or thinking about the next thing I want to write. It’s my life, and I love it, but it’s a love/hate relationship."<ref name=metaledge | {{quote|The hard rocking 'All That I’m Living For' focuses on the band itself. Its genesis came from a realization Lee had one day that her band was her life. 'I don't do anything else,' she says. "I'm writing for the band, touring for the band, doing an interview about the band, or thinking about the next thing I want to write. It’s my life, and I love it, but it’s a love/hate relationship."<ref name=metaledge />}} | ||
Amy's description of the song, from VH1.com: | Amy's description of the song, from VH1.com: | ||
{{quote|I love that song. It feels really different for us. The lyrics are about my writing process-how I put the song together, why I do it, and how I'm trying to fix all the things that are wrong with me through music. The first line says, "Save me from the night again/ I can feel the separation from the living."<ref | {{quote|I love that song. It feels really different for us. The lyrics are about my writing process-how I put the song together, why I do it, and how I'm trying to fix all the things that are wrong with me through music. The first line says, "Save me from the night again/ I can feel the separation from the living."<ref name=lyrics /> It's always night time when I start writing, just as the dusk is setting.<ref name=vh1 />}} | ||
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
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*''Example:'' War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA | *''Example:'' War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA | ||
'''All That I'm Living For [Acoustic]''' | '''All That I'm Living For [Acoustic]''' | ||
*''Performing period:'' August-September 2006 | *''Performing period:'' August-September 2006 | ||
*''Status:'' Released | *''Status:'' Released | ||
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*''Recording place:'' Sony Studios | *''Recording place:'' Sony Studios | ||
*''Length:'' 4:31 | *''Length:'' 4:31 | ||
*Performed by [[Amy Lee]] (piano, vocals), [[John LeCompt]] (acoustic guitar) and [[David Eggar]] (cello) | |||
'''All That I'm Living For [BigFM Acoustic]''' | '''All That I'm Living For [BigFM Acoustic]''' | ||
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==Notes and References== | ==Notes and References== | ||
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<ref name=atilfsingle>Lee, Amy (January 29, 2007). [http://web.archive.org/web/20120206010232/http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=136272&postcount=204 "Change of heart"]. ''[[EvThreads.com]]''. Archived from [http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=136272&postcount=204 the original] on February 6, 2012. Rertieved January 29, 2007.</ref> | |||
<ref name=metaledge>Reesman, Bryan (November 2006). [http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/TheOpenDoor/displayimage.php?album=503&pos=4 "The Essence of Evanescence"]. ''Metal Edge'' '''52''' (11): 5–10. ISSN 1068-2872. Retrieved June 8, 2013.</ref> | |||
<ref name=lyrics>Yes, this line is different in the actual song. It could be lyrics from earlier versions or Amy just messed it up.</ref> | |||
<ref name=vh1>Bottomley, C. (September 18, 2006). [http://web.archive.org/web/20061016104811/http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1540914/story.jhtml "Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs"]. ''VH1.com''. Archived from [http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1540914/story.jhtml the original] on October 16, 2006. Retrieved December 3, 2006.</ref> | |||
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[[Category:The Open Door songs]] | [[Category:The Open Door songs]] | ||
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General Information
Written by: A. Lee and J. LeCompt
The song was intended to be the Third single from The Open Door, however after listening to requests by the band and fan reactions to the decision, the label chose Sweet Sacrifice in its place.[1] From Metal Edge Magazine:
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The hard rocking 'All That I’m Living For' focuses on the band itself. Its genesis came from a realization Lee had one day that her band was her life. 'I don't do anything else,' she says. "I'm writing for the band, touring for the band, doing an interview about the band, or thinking about the next thing I want to write. It’s my life, and I love it, but it’s a love/hate relationship."[2] | 
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Amy's description of the song, from VH1.com:
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I love that song. It feels really different for us. The lyrics are about my writing process-how I put the song together, why I do it, and how I'm trying to fix all the things that are wrong with me through music. The first line says, "Save me from the night again/ I can feel the separation from the living."[3] It's always night time when I start writing, just as the dusk is setting.[4] |
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Versions
Studio versions:
All That I'm Living For
- Recording date: September 2005 - March 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: The Open Door (track #12)
- Length: 3:48
Live versions:
All That I'm Living For [2006-2007 Live]
- Performing period: October 5, 2006 - December 8, 2007
- Status: Unreleased
- Example: Live @ KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2006
All That I'm Living For [2009 Live]
- Performing Period: November 4; November 8, 2009
- Performed at: New York City Secret Show (November 4) and Maquinaria Festival, São Paulo, Brazil (November 8)
All That I'm Living For [2011 Live]
- Performing Period: August 17; August 20, 2011
- Example: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
All That I'm Living For [Acoustic]
- Performing period: August-September 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: Lithium Maxi CD single
- Recording date: August 13, 2006
- Recording place: Sony Studios
- Length: 4:31
- Performed by Amy Lee (piano, vocals), John LeCompt (acoustic guitar) and David Eggar (cello)
All That I'm Living For [BigFM Acoustic]
- Performing period: May 30, 2012
- Performed at: BigFM, Wiesbaden, Germany
Lyrics
Album Version
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
I can feel the night beginning
Separate me from the living
Understanding me
After all I've seen
Piecing every thought together
Find the words to make me better
If I only knew how to pull myself apart
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
I believe that dreams are sacred
Take my darkest fears and play them
Like a lullaby
Like a reason why
Like a play of my obsessions
Make me understand the lesson
So I'll find myself
So I won't be lost again
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Guess I thought I'd have to change the world
To make you see me
To be the one
I could have run forever
But how far would I have come
Without mourning your love?
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Should it hurt to love you?
Should I feel like I do?
Should I lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Acoustic Version
I can feel the night beginning
Separate me from the living
Understanding me
After all I've seen
Piecing every thought together
Find the words to make me better
If I only knew how to pull myself apart
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
I believe that dreams are sacred
Take my darkest fears and play them
Like a lullaby
Like a reason why
Like a play of my obsessions
Make me understand the lesson
So I'll find myself
So I won't be lost again
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Guess I thought I'd have to change the world
To make you see me
To be the one
I could have run forever
But how far would I have come
Without mourning your love?
All that I'm living for
All that I'm dying for
All that I can't ignore alone at night
All that I'm wanted for
Although I wanted more
Lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Should it hurt to love you?
Should I feel like I do?
Should I lock the last open door
My ghosts are gaining on me
Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music
- Piano sheet music (VH1 acoustic version) - transcribed by Kelly Thomas
- Guitar Pro Tablature - transcribed by Morgian
Notes and References
- ↑ Lee, Amy (January 29, 2007). "Change of heart". EvThreads.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Rertieved January 29, 2007.
- ↑ Reesman, Bryan (November 2006). "The Essence of Evanescence". Metal Edge 52 (11): 5–10. ISSN 1068-2872. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ Yes, this line is different in the actual song. It could be lyrics from earlier versions or Amy just messed it up.
- ↑ Bottomley, C. (September 18, 2006). "Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs". VH1.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2006. Retrieved December 3, 2006.
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