Everything You Never Had
Andrea Triana Lyrics
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Autumn in the air
A hand me down blazer a plait in my hair
I'm never on time
Thats the way it goes
Dragging my heels down Atlantic Road
Felt rich in poor girls clothes
They kept me safe when the world was cold
Never wanted for anything more
When we were nothing we had it all
Arms of love kept me warm
All I wanted, all I wanted
You gave me everything that you never had
I think your something I want to be
With arms of love wrapped around
I'm coming home, coming home
Coz you gave me everything that you never had
All I can do is try and give you something back
gave me Everything that you never had
You'd take my hand when I cut my knee
You kiss it better you healed me
and even now when it gets too much
you're by my side you pick me up
I'm rich in secondhand clothes
they keep me safe when the world is cold
it don't matter they were worn out before
and I don't want for anything more
when we were nothing we had it all
arms of love kept me warm
all I wanted, all I wanted
you gave me everything that you never had
I think your something i want to be
with arms of love wrapped around
I'm coming home, coming home
coz you gave me everything that you never had
all I can do is try and give you something back
gave me everything that you never had
We laugh
We cry
We get by and we've got to be strong
We've always got to be strong
We struggle
We fight
and we rise and we've got to be strong
We've always got to be strong
When we were nothing we had it all
Arms of love kept me warm
all I wanted, all I wanted
You gave me everything that you never had
I think your something i want to be
with arms of love wrapped around
I'm coming home, coming home
coz you gave me everything that you never had
all I can do is try and give you something back
gave me everything that you never had
The lyrics of Andrea Triana's "Everything You Never Had" explore the idea of finding comfort in someone who has given us love and support, regardless of their own struggles and challenges. The song reflects on the value of love and resilience, even in the face of adversity. The first verse sets the scene of the singer's past: their September falls, their hand-me-down clothes, and their tardiness. But despite their struggles, they found comfort in the worn-out clothes that kept them safe and warm. The chorus reflects on the love and security that the singer found in their counterpart, even though they never experienced it themselves. The singer wants to emulate and return the love they received.
The second verse reaffirms their gratitude for the person who has been there for them, through their cuts and bruises, and even now when things get rough. They again find comfort in second-hand clothes, and reiterate that they don't need anything more than love and the security it provides. The chorus once againifies the love and security that the singer has found, acknowledging that it's made them whole. The final verse takes a different tone, celebrating the resilience and strength needed to overcome obstacles in life. Though we struggle, fight and rise above, we always need to be strong, and the love and support of someone special is what keeps us going.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everything You Never Had" are about finding comfort, love, and security in a world that can sometimes be tough. The song is a reminder that even though we may not have everything, love can help fill the gaps and make us feel whole.
Line by Line Meaning
September falls
The season of autumn has arrived
Autumn in the air
The atmosphere has changed due to the change in season
A hand me down blazer a plait in my hair
Wearing used clothes and hair in a braid
I'm never on time
Being late is a habit
Thats the way it goes
This is the usual outcome
Dragging my heels down Atlantic Road
Walking down a specific road slowly and reluctantly
Felt rich in poor girls clothes
Feeling content and happy with what she has despite wearing old clothes
They kept me safe when the world was cold
Old clothes served as a source of comfort and warmth
Didn't matter they were worn out before
The condition of the clothes didn't matter
Never wanted for anything more
Being content with what she has
When we were nothing we had it all
Despite having nothing, they had love
Arms of love kept me warm
Love provided comfort and warmth
All I wanted, all I wanted
The only thing desired was love
You gave me everything that you never had
Her partner provided everything she lacked
I think your something I want to be
The partner is someone she looks up to
With arms of love wrapped around
Being embraced by love
I'm coming home, coming home
Going back to where love is
Coz you gave me everything that you never had
Her partner provided everything she lacked
All I can do is try and give you something back
Trying to reciprocate the love provided
gave me Everything that you never had
Her partner provided everything she lacked
You'd take my hand when I cut my knee
Partner provides comfort during tough times
You kiss it better you healed me
Partner provided comfort and support during difficult times
and even now when it gets too much
Even now, during difficult times
you're by my side you pick me up
Partner provides support during tough times
I'm rich in secondhand clothes
Feeling content despite wearing old clothes
they keep me safe when the world is cold
Old clothes provide warmth
it don't matter they were worn out before
The condition of the clothes doesn't matter
and I don't want for anything more
Being content with what she has
We laugh
Shared moments of happiness
We cry
Shared moments of sadness
We get by and we've got to be strong
Persevering through tough times
We struggle
Experiencing difficulties
We fight
Fighting through challenges
and we rise and we've got to be strong
Overcoming challenges and persevering
All I can do is try and give you something back
Trying to reciprocate the love provided
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