On December 30, 2017, she introduced the song in a tweet by presenting a snippet accompanied by a gif where some lyrics were shown.
The newspaper The Sun wrote about the song: "It’s a bittersweet acoustic introduction to the album about an encounter with an ex. She sings: 'Your hair’s grown a little longer, your arms look a little stronger. Your eyes just as I remember, your smile’s just a little softer."
All These Years
Camila Cabello Lyrics
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Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember
Your smile's just a little softer
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
Couldn't help but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
Ooh, I wish I loved you like I miss you
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
I never told you after all these years
In Camila Cabello's song "All These Years," the singer reminisces about an old flame whom she still has feelings for. The lyrics paint a picture of a chance encounter with this person, whom she hasn't seen in some time. The first verse describes how the person has physically changed, but also remained familiar in some ways. The second verse reveals that the singer has been eavesdropping on the person's conversation and is pleased to hear that they're happy with someone else, but can't help but wonder if their new partner kisses them like she did. Despite her conflicting emotions, the singer knows that her feelings have never really gone away, even after all these years.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this persistent love, and the fact that the person will never know how the singer truly feels. The bridge adds another layer of regret, as the singer acknowledges that she has never been upfront about her emotions. The last line, "I never told you after all these years," is particularly poignant because it suggests that the singer has been carrying this unspoken love for a long time, without ever having acted on it or shared it with the object of her affection.
Overall, "All These Years" is a bittersweet reflection on the persistence of love, even after relationships have ended and people have moved on. The song captures the sense of nostalgia and longing that many people feel for past relationships, and the tension between letting go and holding on to those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hair's grown a little longer
I can see how much you've changed since we last met, but even though time has passed, some things still remain the same.
Your arms look a little stronger
You seem to have grown both physically and emotionally over the years, and it's evident in the strength you possess.
Your eyes just as I remember
The way you look at me is still the same, and it takes me back to that special moment we shared many years ago.
Your smile's just a little softer
Although time has passed, your kind and gentle nature remains unchanged, and it makes me feel as though we've never been apart.
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
I never imagined seeing you again after all this time, and I wasn't ready to face the emotions that came with the reunion.
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
In that brief moment we spent together, all the feelings I had for you came flooding back in an instant.
'Cause after all these years
Even though so much time has passed, my feelings for you have never faded away.
I still feel everything when you are near
Being close to you still makes my heart skip a beat, and I can't help but feel the same way I did years ago.
And it was just a quick hello
Our encounter was brief, but it was enough to remind me of how much you mean to me.
And you had to go
As much as I wished we could stay in each other's company, I knew that our reunion would have to come to an end at some point.
And you probably will never know
I imagine you have moved on with your life, and you might never know how much I still care for you even after all these years.
You're still the one I'm after all these years
I have never been able to forget you, and no matter how much time passes, you'll always be the one I dream of being with.
Couldn't help but overhear you
Even though I didn't mean to, I couldn't help but eavesdrop on your conversation with someone else.
Sounds like you're happy with her
It seems like you've found happiness with someone else, and I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
I wonder if she can make you feel the same way I did, and if she can kiss you the way I used to.
Ooh, I wish I loved you like I miss you
I can't help but miss you terribly, and I wish I could love you in the way that I miss you.
I never told you, I should've told you
I never had the courage to tell you how I felt about you back then, and I regret it every day.
I never told you after all these years
Even though so much time has passed, I still haven't been able to confess my true feelings to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Adam Feeney, Camila Cabello, Jeffrey Gitelman, Kaan Gunesberk, Mustafa Ahmed
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anonymous Singer
Your hair's grown a little longer
Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember
Your smile's just a little softer
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
Couldn't help but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
Ooh, I wish I loved you like I miss you
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
I never told you after all these years
Sofia Hdz perez
"All These Years"
Your hair's looks a little longer
Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember
Your smile's just a little softer
And I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, it suddenly came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
Couldn't help, but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
I wish I loved you like I miss you
And I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, it suddenly came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
I never told you after all these years
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
DA04
LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
Your hair's grown a little longer
Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember (oh)
Your smile's just a little softer
[Pre-Chorus]
And I, yeah, I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, suddenly, it all came back, it all came back
[Chorus]
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick "hello," and you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
(Oh yeah)
[Verse 2]
Couldn't help but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
Ooh, I wish I loved you like I miss you
[Pre-Chorus]
And I, yeah, I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, suddenly, it all came back, it all came back
[Chorus]
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick "hello," and you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near (you are near)
And it was just a quick "hello," and you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
[Outro]
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
Told you, I never told you
Told you, I never told you
I never told you after all these years
zaina
Lyrics:
Your hair's looks a little longer
Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember
Your smile's just a little softer
And I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, it suddenly came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
Couldn't help, but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
I wish I loved you like I miss you
And I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, it suddenly came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
I never told you after all these years
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one i'm after all these years
SyrebralVibes
Love the vibes this is giving off. Thank you Camila for blessing us all (:
Rala Raja
This song gives me Ed Sheeran's Happier feels. And I like it! 😊
Sydney Ceolin
was about to like then realized you used (: and not :)
Justin Regmi
Her music has so much pain but her personality is so happy cheesy chubby kinda...And thats what makes her perfect...
Itsmeharper Jacksons
That's the sad reality, she's sad but she plays it off and always tries to remain happy
destiny brewer
Ever since the whole thing with 5th Harmony she's been acting diffrent she loved those girls and she had to leave and I understand that but I miss 5H,but they broke up and with that they unfollowed camila on all socials and on inerveiws they didn't use her in the photo. I feel bad but things are getting better just we need Dinah and her to be friends again because they are awesome and Lauren and Camila need to get together. But I do realize this she's sad maybe not Emo but sad and you can tell.
astrum
@destiny brewerIt's Dinah btw. I don't know about Twitter but Dinah Jane still follows Camila on Instagram! Mila doesn't follow her back though :'( I hope they still talk with each other. Are you talking about their third album? They did not use her photo on that because she did not sing nor help write the songs. She left the group already. Maybe they still talk to each other but just not on social media because of their management. Are you a Camren shipper?
destiny brewer
@Puppy Lover. What I meant by the picture is that in an interview they cropped camila out she was originally in the photo. Plus yes I’m a huge camren shipper but this song could both be about Shawn or Lauren. I’m just saying that she was happy with them and I hope they become friends again. But thx for telling me that Diana follows her still that’s good to know I just wish they could still be friends.
astrum
@destiny brewer You spelled her name as Diana again. It's Dinah. The 4 girls did not crop Mila out. The interviewer did lmao. #Teamdelusional
Anonymous Singer
Your hair's grown a little longer
Your arms look a little stronger
Your eyes just as I remember
Your smile's just a little softer
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
Couldn't help but overhear you
Sounds like you're happy with her
But does she kiss you like I kissed you?
Ooh, I wish I loved you like I miss you
And I, and I never prepared for a moment like that
Yeah, in a second it came all back, it all came back
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years, oh
'Cause after all these years
I still feel everything when you are near
And it was just a quick hello
And you had to go
And you probably will never know
You're still the one I'm after all these years
I never told you, I should've told you
I never told you after all these years
I never told you after all these years