When It All Blows Over
Echo And The Bunnymen · What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? [1999]
Can we start again?
When we've both grown older
Will you love me then?
Say you'll love me then
You never had to tell me
I already knew
The last time you held me
There was only you
It was only ever you
Though every change
As I turned the tide
Through all my games
You were there by my side
When it all blows over
Can we start again
When we've both grown older
Will you love me then?
Say you'll love me then
Will you love me then?
Say you'll love me then
Did you love me then...?
When It All Blows Over
Echo & The Bunnymen's 'When It All Blows Over' stands as a defining track from their 1999 album, What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? [1999]. Released during the height of the shoegaze and post-punk revival movements, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and atmospheric distortion. Featuring the iconic vocal delivery of Ian McCulloch, the recording captures the emotional intensity characteristic of late 90s indie rock. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited alongside contemporaries like 'Zephyr' and 'Sister Pain' as a key representation of the era's sound. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's significant influence on alternative music and their ability to craft songs that resonate across generations.