A Room For Everything
10,000 Maniacs · Love Among The Ruins [1997]
You were lookin' away from me
Western skies callin' you
Colors spillin', runnin' dazzling you
I was looking the other way
Voices call from the east
I saw my roots of the tree there planted at my feet
It could be I'm searchin'
For a place so small
With room for everything
Where world on worlds revolve
But how can we wait?
I wouldn't hold you, no
I wouldn't hold you
I wouldn't hold you back
Suppose I was the clever one
And words came easy to me
I could say
I was writin' a song about you, you and me
Maybe that verse is yet to be found
But waits inside of me
A secret room, a tangled web to unweave
It could be I'm searchin'
For a place so small
With room for everything
Where world on worlds revolve
But how can we wait
Knowing our ways
How can we hold on?
Still you know it's not too late
I wouldn't hold you, no, I wouldn't hold you
I wouldn't hold you back
I wouldn't hold you, no, I wouldn't hold you
I wouldn't hold you back
I wouldn't hold you, no, I wouldn't hold you
I wouldn't hold you back
I wouldn't hold you, no, I wouldn't hold you
I wouldn't hold you back
About A Room For Everything
"A Room For Everything" stands as a defining track from the 1997 album *Love Among The Ruins* by the American rock band 10,000 Maniacs. This recording exemplifies the group's signature blend of lush orchestration, intricate vocal harmonies, and introspective songwriting that characterized their work during the mid-to-late 1990s. The song features the band's characteristic use of layered strings and a driving rhythm section, creating an atmospheric soundscape that balances melancholy with emotional intensity. It reflects the era's alternative rock landscape, where bands like 10,000 Maniacs prioritized complex arrangements and lyrical depth over mainstream radio formulas. The track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing their ability to craft memorable musical narratives that resonate with listeners seeking both sonic beauty and emotional resonance.