Adrianne discussed this song with Rick Burin for The i Paper.
Dressed in a patchwork jacket and baggy, non-matching patchwork trousers, she gets comfy on the sofa. “That song just came out like so many do, without too much thought,” she shrugs. “It’s a spiritual lovemaking song. Of course, it was i...
[Verse 1]
All night, all day
I could go down on you
Hear you sing your pleasure
God is good
Or whatever made the mouth
To drink the treasure
[Chorus]
Swallow poison, swallow sugar
Sometimes they taste the same
But I know your love is neither
And love is just a name
It's a thing we say
For what pulls through
'Til we come together
[Verse 2]
You scratch my skin to help me feel
'Cause I ask you to
We see the blood returning
Reaching through the veil
Teach me
It's you I'm learning
[Chorus]
Swallow poison, swallow sugar
Sometimes they taste the same
But I know your love is neither
And love is just a name
It's a thing we say
For what pulls through
'Til we come together
[Verse 3]
No beauty shackle or shame
Is banished here
In this room, your temple
Let patience reign
And thank you
For being gentle
[Chorus]
Swallow poison, swallow sugar
Sometimes they taste the same
But I know your love is neither
And love is just a name
It's a thing we say
For what pulls through
'Til we come together
[Instrumental Outro]
All Night All Day was written by Adrianne Lenker.
All Night All Day was produced by Dom Monks.
Big Thief released All Night All Day on Wed Jul 09 2025.