Everything I Wanted
Huxlee Lyrics
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Everything I wanted
We chased the half-harvest moon down the highway
Figured we could outrun it while we're young
And with the tank three quarters full and a clear coast
Calico never looked so beautiful, oh
Never got away, the light caught up to me
And you're the only one I trust with the details
when that light is shining on my faults
Over the years, all that's here now
Everything I wanted
Over the years, all that's here now
We stayed up all night for the sake of the sunrise
Hoping that the light would show us how to see
But you shut your eyes in the meantime
While you sleep it's me who's in my dream
Yeah
Over the years, oh
Over the years, oh
Everything I wanted
Over the years, all that's here now
Over the years, all that's here now
Over the years, all that's here now
Over the years, oh
The lyrics to "Everything I Wanted" by Huxlee describe the passage of time and the realization that everything we wanted in life has been right in front of us all along. The opening lines, "Over the years, all that's here now / Everything I wanted," suggest a maturation and recognition of the value of what has been gained through time and experience.
The second verse describes a journey down a highway, symbolizing the journey of life, in pursuit of something that cannot be outrun - time. The line "Never got away, the light caught up to me" suggests that our past and our mistakes cannot be outrun either; we must confront them and seek forgiveness from those we trust. The choice to reveal the "details" of one's faults to a trusted person is an act of vulnerability and intimacy.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that everything one wants is already present, just as time is always present. The third verse contrasts with the previous two, detailing a restless pursuit of something that seems just out of reach. But when the dawn finally breaks, another person chooses to close their eyes instead of witnessing the beauty. The singer is left alone with their thoughts and dreams.
Overall, "Everything I Wanted" is a reflection on life's journey, the inevitability of time, and the value of introspection and human connection. The song urges listeners to appreciate what is here now, rather than constantly chasing after something else.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the years, all that's here now
After the passage of time, what exists at this moment is everything I once wished for
Everything I wanted
I have attained all that I had wished for in the past
We chased the half-harvest moon down the highway
We attempted to outpace the celestial body using a road, hoping to experience a kind of adventure not often encountered
Figured we could outrun it while we're young
We believed that we could outmaneuver the moon based on our youthful vigor
And with the tank three quarters full and a clear coast
Given that our gasoline supply was above half and the path ahead was wide open
Calico never looked so beautiful, oh
We marveled at the beauty of the countryside as we drove through it
No matter how fast or the distance we've traveled
Regardless of how quickly or how far we've journeyed
Never got away, the light caught up to me
Inevitably, my past experiences and decisions caught up to me
And you're the only one I trust with the details
You are the only person I trust with the particulars of my life
when that light is shining on my faults
Specifically, when my transgressions and imperfections are being illuminated
We stayed up all night for the sake of the sunrise
We deprived ourselves of rest in order to witness the emergence of daylight
Hoping that the light would show us how to see
We expected that this experience would help us gain clarity and insight
But you shut your eyes in the meantime
In contrast, you chose to rest your eyes for the duration
While you sleep it's me who's in my dream
It was during your slumber that I was able to delve into my own thoughts
Over the years, oh
As time passed by
Over the years, oh
As more time elapsed
Over the years, all that's here now
Everything that currently exists after the passage of time
Over the years, all that's here now
All of the things that have persisted and persisted as time passed
Over the years, all that's here now
After all that time has passed, nothing remains except what is currently here
Over the years, oh
As more and more time goes by
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.