Monday, March 31, 2025

“All Of Us” by Sam Roberts Band - A Song Feature

 
     Thankfully, the Indiesphere offers second chances to music lovers. Sam Roberts Band recently “reimaged” the title track from their album “All Of Us.” While the original 2020 version of the song is praiseworthy, this alternative take is captivating. The reimagining slows the tempo, better exposing the song’s sentiment and poetry in its “you’re not alone” message. Most notably, the recurring chorus features a rip-current harmony that pulls the listener willingly deeper into the song’s emotion.

     Instrumentally, the piano takes center stage in the reimagined version of “All of Us.” Its unhurried dignity complements elegance of the vocals, and provides a contrast with the power percussion entering around the 1:20 mark. The guitar has a lesser role than during the original version of “All Of Us,” but retains its appeal.
 
     “All Of Us” is one of the ten tracks on the album “Frequencies,” which is digital available on all of the popular platforms (see https://samrobertsband.ffm.to/frequencies). Vinyl and CD opportunities are scheduled for availability on June 13, 2025.
 
     Sam Roberts Band is based in Montréal, Canada. The band is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Sam Roberts, lead guitarist Dave Nugent, keyboardist Eric Fares, bassist James Hall, and drummer Josh Trager. “All Of You” was reimagined by fellow Montréaler Liam O’Neil (The Stills, Kings of Leon). Sam Roberts Band have been nominated for an incredible 14 Junos, winning six along the Sam Roberts Band have been nominated for an incredible 14 Junos, winning six along the way, and 14 MuchMusic Video Awards, taking home five.
 
     “All Of Us” by Sam Roberts Band
Lyrics of “All Of Us” by Sam Roberts Band
This ship is taking on water
Looks like the ocean
Is calling back her daughter
To the deep again
 
The kids out on the corner
They're making waves again
Another new world order
We need saving again
 
Where you go, I’ll go
No you’ll never be alone
Even when you lose hope
Waiting for a miracle
I will follow you
To the end of the road
No, you’ll never be alone
 
When the earth sounds hollow
Under your feet again
And when your heartbeat echoes
And skips a beat again
As the whole world trembles
On every street again
When your spirit stumbles
Come look for me again
 
Where you go, I’ll go
No, you’ll never be alone
Even when you lose hope
Waiting for a miracle
I will follow you
To the end of the road
Where you go, I’ll go
No, you’ll never be alone
 
I will follow you
To the end of the road
No, you’ll never be alone
 
Waiting for something to happen
Maybe a miracle
I took a look in the mirror
I swear I saw a ghost
I think I hear heaven knocking
It’s knocking on my door
Wonder what all of the fuss is?
Maybe we’ll never know
 
This is all of us, this is all of us,
Someone call the bluff
Bombs in the supermarket
This is all of us, this is all of us
It’s never enough
And we don’t want to talk about it
 
This is all of us, this is all of us,
Someone call the bluff
Bombs in the supermarket
This is all of us, this is all of us
 
Where you go, I’ll go
No, you’ll never be alone
Even when you lose hope
Waiting for a miracle
I will follow you
To the end of the road
Where you go, I’ll go
So you’ll never be alone
 
Where you go, I go
No you’ll never be alone
Even when you lose hope
Waiting for a miracle
I will follow you
To the end of the road
Then, you’ll never be alone
 
No, you’ll never be alone

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