This song is a cover of Miracle Legion’s song of the same name, recorded as part of a tribute album for the group’s front-man, Mark Mulcahy. The idea was conceived after Mark’s wife died of undisclosed reasons in April, 2008, to encourage him to continue his career as a musician. Notably, Thom coll...
Waking up and the bed was made
No one looked me in the eye
The more I try, the more I cry
And it's all for the best
Watch my brother
Cutting grass outside
Sitting on the porch he told me
"It's a long way to go
Before we can rest
And it's all for the best."
You're so beautiful it seems
On a lonely, lazy morning
And when I see you rocking back and forth
Whispering that it's all for the best
One day the stone will roll away
And soon you'll see
You're far away from home but never far away from me
And that's all for the best
Promise me son not to do the things I've done
And walk away from trouble
Say you love me
Say you love me
Say you love me
Let's just say you love me
All for the Best was written by Ray Neal & Mark Mulcahy.
All for the Best was produced by Nigel Godrich.
Thom Yorke released All for the Best on Tue Sep 29 2009.
When i was 15 the best song in the entire world and the most beautiful voice i had ever heard sang “all for the best” of Miracle Legions Surprise Surprise Surprise. it was the voice of someone who was only truly happy when he was singing. it affected me a great deal. the record never seemed to get a...