All I Ever Wanted
Clarkson Kelly Lyrics
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But yesterday won't let go
Every day every day every minute
Here comes the emptiness
Just can't leave lonely alone
Every day every day hey hey
This second-chancin's really getting me down
You give and takin' everything I dreamed about
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was a simple way to get over you
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was an in-between to escape this desperate scene
Where every lie reveals the truth
Baby cause all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you
I'd rather walk alone
Don't wanna chase you around
Every day every day every minute I'd fall a thousand times
For I let you drag me down
Every day every day hey hey
Your new beginning was a perfect ending
But I keep feeling we've already been here before
It's time you let me know let me know just let go
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was a simple way to get over you
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was an in-between to escape this desperate scene
Where every lie reveals the truth
Baby cause all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you
Tell me with so many out there
Why I always turn to you
Your goodbyes tear me down every time
And it's so easy to see that the blame is on me
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was a simple way to get over you
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was an in-between to escape this desperate scene
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was a simple way to get over you
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was an in-between to escape this desperate scene
Where every lie reveals the truth
Baby cause all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you
In "All I Ever Wanted," Kelly Clarkson sings about the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. While she tries to let go of the memories through tearing up photographs, she still struggles with feelings of loneliness and the constant reminders of their time together. She wishes for an easy way to get over the person and move forward with her life.
The lyrics also address the cyclical pattern of the relationship, with a "new beginning" ending up just like the past. She questions why she always turns back to this person even with so many options out there. Ultimately, the blame falls on her and she seeks a way to escape the desperation and lies that reveal the truth about their relationship.
The song's introspective lyrics and catchy melody struck a chord with audiences, making it a popular hit for Kelly Clarkson. Its themes of heartbreak and letting go resonate with many, and the chorus's plea for an escape from the pain has become a popular line to quote.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear up the photographs
Trying to erase all memories and emotions attached to the past relationship
But yesterday won't let go
Unable to forget the past and move on in the present
Every day every day every minute
The pain of heartache is constant and unrelenting
Here comes the emptiness
Feeling hollow and alone after the breakup
Just can't leave lonely alone
Unable to find solace and comfort in being alone
This second-chancin's really getting me down
Holding onto hope of reconciliation is becoming emotionally exhausting
You give and takin' everything I dreamed about
Partner took and took until there was nothing left, leaving shattered dreams
It's time you let me know let me know just let go
Asking for closure and a final letting go to move on
All I ever wanted, all I ever wanted
Was a simple way to get over you
Just wants to find a way to move on and heal from the heartbreak
Was an in-between to escape this desperate scene
Desperately seeking an escape from the pain and heartache
Where every lie reveals the truth
Realizing that every lie in the relationship eventually exposed the truth of its toxicity
Baby cause all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you
Despite the pain and heartbreak, still yearning for the lost love
I'd rather walk alone
Don't wanna chase you around
Preferring to be alone than constantly chasing after a love that is gone
Your new beginning was a perfect ending
Recognizing that the ex's new relationship was a good thing and brought closure to theirs
But I keep feeling we've already been here before
Feeling stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes in relationships
Tell me with so many out there
Why I always turn to you
Questioning why they constantly gravitate back to their ex despite there being other options
Your goodbyes tear me down every time
Even though the relationship is over, the goodbye still hurts every time it happens
And it's so easy to see that the blame is on me
Taking ownership and responsibility for their part in the failed relationship and its aftermath
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Allen, Louis John Biancaniello, Kate Earl, Sam Watters
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