Be All You Want Me to Be

Morning Runner

About Be All You Want Me to Be

"Be All You Want Me to Be" is a song by English rock band Morning Runner and was featured on their debut album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now. It was released 24 October 2005 as the band's second single, charting at #44 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2005 in British music). The song has been credited by Chris Martin as being inspiration for Coldplay's third album, X&Y. He said in NME, "I heard one of their songs called 'Be All You Want Me To Be' and I said, 'Fuck, that's better than most, no all, of our songs', and then it made us write a whole bunch of new tunes. " 


Year:
2006
4:41
114 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Be, 
All that you want,
Me to be,
I won't take this lying down
All the time
All the time
All the time

And see 
All that you want
Me to see
I won't take this lying down
All the time
All the time
All the time

You can make it,
Don't sigh,
I know, I know, I know
Its not a bed of roses, 
I know, I know, I know,
You can make it,
Don't sigh,
I know, I know, I know,
Its not a bed of roses, 
I know I know I know

Break, 
All that you want
Me to break, 
You won't keep me quiet now
All the time
All the time
All the time

And dear, 
You hurt yourself,
Oh dear,
You won't keep me quiet now
All the time
All the time
All the time

You can make it
Don't sigh,
I know, I know, I know,
Its not a bed of roses
I know, I know, I know,
You can make it
Don't sigh,
I know I know I know,
Its not a bed of roses
I know I know I know,

Oh you, 
I find,
The worst of you inside,
It won't fill you with love like here

I can see you in the dark
I can see you in the light
Oh what, a sorry sight

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Morning Runner

Morning Runner was an alternative rock band from Reading, England. They released one album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now, following top 20 single "Burning Benches", before their split in late 2007 due to commercial pressures from their record label, Parlophone. more »

0 fans

Written by: ALISTAIR CLEWER, CHRISTOPHER WHEATCROFT, MATTHEW GREENER, TOM DERRETT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Origin
"Be All You Want Me to Be" is a song by the British band Morning Runner. The band formed in 2003 and was known for its unique blend of mainstream rock and alternative genre elements.
Album Information
This song is a highlight from the band's debut and only album titled "Wilderness Is Paradise Now." The album was released in 2006.
Composition
The song "Be All You Want Me To Be" showcases the lead singer Matthew Greener's passionate vocal talent, with a balanced combination of indie rock and pop soundscapes.
Chart Performance
Despite having a distinctive and commendable sound, "Be All You Want Me to Be" or any other songs from the album did not chart high. The band was often compared to other popular bands at the time like Coldplay and Keane, which could have affected the band's chart performance.
Reception
The song along with the rest of the album received high praise from critics. BBC Music reporter Chris Long called the album "a strong debut" and complimented the band's tunes as "mini epics."
Breakup
After releasing their debut album and touring extensively, including a few slots at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival, Morning Runner unfortunately disbanded in 2007 due to the lack of commercial success.
TV Show Feature
"Be All You Want Me To Be" featured in the US TV show "One Tree Hill," gaining some international attention.
Signature Song
While Morning Runner was not commercially successful, the song "Be All You Want Me To Be" was one of their more popular tracks and is still considered as a signature song from the band.
Live performances
Despite the band's breakup, the live versions of this song can be found on the internet, which are well appreciated by the fans.
Revival of Interest
More than a decade after the band's dissolution, there has been a revival of interest in Morning Runner, with "Be All You Want Me to Be" remaining a fan favorite.

Discuss the Be All You Want Me to Be Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Be All You Want Me to Be Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 6 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/9050176/Morning+Runner/Be+All+You+Want+Me+to+Be>.

    Missing lyrics by Morning Runner?

    Know any other songs by Morning Runner? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Be All You Want Me to Be

    20,482
    0     0

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In which band are Adam, Jack and Ryan singers?
    A JRA
    B RJA
    C ARJ
    D AJR

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Morning Runner tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!