All This Time
Ginger Foutley Lyrics
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I didn't think that it could be true
You were right there from the start
And what might be the strangest part
Is while I sure enjoyed the view
Of seeing everything brand new
It's still you
All this time I was home
Winter brings all this snow
Blinding, it covers everything you know
But when the sun comes shining through
And the sky returns to blue
I will rush to take my cue and find you.
The song All This Time by Ginger Foutley talks about discovering that the person she has been searching for all along was right there with her all this time. Initially, she did not believe that it could be true that the person she has been looking for is the same individual who has been around her all along. She never realized that the person who she was searching for was always there for her, and she took pleasure in perceiving everything afresh.
The lyrics then talk about how she was always home, but never understood that she could stray so far from it. The winter brings snow, covering everything that one knows. It makes people unable to see beyond it, just as she was unable to see the person who was always right in front of her. When the sun comes out, it uncovers everything, and the world seems new yet familiar. At this point, she rushes to take her cue and find the person who has been there all along.
Overall, this song is about discovering that sometimes the things we're searching for or seeking in life are right in front of us, but we're too preoccupied to see them. It is about realizing that sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to see and appreciate what we have and finding what we’ve been searching for.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time it was you
I have realized that you are the one I've been looking for all along.
I didn't think that it could be true
I had doubts that I would find someone like you and that we would end up together.
You were right there from the start
I have now realized that you have always been around me, it's just that I never noticed.
And what might be the strangest part
The most surprising thing is that I failed to recognize your presence in my life all this while.
Is while I sure enjoyed the view
Although I liked being on my own and experiencing everything by myself, I was missing out on something, and that was you.
Of seeing everything brand new
I was exploring new things and experiences that were eye-opening and exciting but nothing felt complete until now.
It's still you
Despite my travels and adventures, my thoughts have always been revolving around you, and you have always been on my mind.
All this time I was home
Throughout my journey, I lost sight of myself, and now, with you, I feel complete and at home.
I didn't know just how far I'd roam
I had no idea how far I would go to look for happiness when it was right in front of me all along.
Winter brings all this snow
At some point, I was in a dark place, surrounded by coldness and difficulties, feeling lost and discouraged, making it hard to see clearly.
Blinding, it covers everything you know
All the sadness, confusion, and the absence of love in my life prevented me from realizing that you were within reach and could fill that void.
But when the sun comes shining through
Now that I am aware of your presence, love, and warmth, I feel like the sun has come out of the clouds, enlightening my path, and everything seems brighter.
And the sky returns to blue
I feel like the world is full of color and beauty again, and everything looks more vivid, and it is all thanks to you and your love.
I will rush to take my cue and find you.
I can't wait to be with you, and I will do everything in my power to let you know how much you mean to me and how happy I am that we have found each other.
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.