All of My Life
Phil Collins · But Seriously
All of my life, I've been searchin
For the words to say how I feel.
I'd spend my time thinking too much
and leave too little to say what I mean
But I've tried to understand the best I can
All of my life . . .
All of my life, I've been saying sorry
for the things I know I should've done
All the things I could have said, come back to me
Sometimes I wish that it had just begun.
Seems I'm always that little too late
All of my life . . .
Set 'em up, I'll take a drink with you
Pull up a chair, I think I'll stay
Set 'em up, cos I'm going nowhere
There's too much I need to remember
And there's too much I need to say
All of my life, I've been looking
but it's hard to find the way
Just reaching past the goal infront of me
While whats important just slips away
And it doesn't back but I'll be lookin
All of my life.
Set 'em up . . .
All of my life there have been regrets
that I didn't do all I could
playing records upstairs while he watched tv
I didn't spend the time I should
And it's a memory I will live with
All of my life
For the words to say how I feel.
I'd spend my time thinking too much
and leave too little to say what I mean
But I've tried to understand the best I can
All of my life . . .
All of my life, I've been saying sorry
for the things I know I should've done
All the things I could have said, come back to me
Sometimes I wish that it had just begun.
Seems I'm always that little too late
All of my life . . .
Set 'em up, I'll take a drink with you
Pull up a chair, I think I'll stay
Set 'em up, cos I'm going nowhere
There's too much I need to remember
And there's too much I need to say
All of my life, I've been looking
but it's hard to find the way
Just reaching past the goal infront of me
While whats important just slips away
And it doesn't back but I'll be lookin
All of my life.
Set 'em up . . .
All of my life there have been regrets
that I didn't do all I could
playing records upstairs while he watched tv
I didn't spend the time I should
And it's a memory I will live with
All of my life
All of My Life - Phil Collins
Released on the 1985 album But Seriously, Phil Collins' "All of My Life" stands as a quintessential example of his polished pop-rock style during the mid-80s. The track features his signature melodic vocal delivery and driving rhythm, characteristic of his work with Genesis and his solo career. While often overshadowed by hits like "In the Air Tonight," the song remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his ability to blend emotional depth with accessible production. It reflects the era's shift toward more personal songwriting in pop music, capturing a moment of reflection that resonates with listeners across generations.