All This Time
Kyrre Bjørdal Sæther Lyrics


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I must admit I hadn't thought it through
Days just passed me by
My life was spinning 'round in circles
Routines in black and white
I must have gone over that moment
It still lingers on my mind
And still, I can't make any sense of it all
But all this time
Waiting for something better
And all my life
Looking for that missing piece
I was holding on, paying the price
Thinking I could do better
And all this time
It was you
You
Stolen moments never got to me
I was trailing far behind
Living life only partially
Not even a glimpse of light
I only wish I could have seen it then
Right before my eyes
But in the darkest places, I have roamed
Nothing, I said nothing works for me and
All this time
Waiting for something better
And all my life
Looking for that missing piece
I was holding on, paying the price
Thinking I could do better
And all this time
It was you
You
And all this time
And all my life
I should have known it was you
Na-na-na-na, all this time, you
I was holding on paying the price
And all this time I was waiting, baby
And all this time
Waiting for something better
And all my life
Looking for that missing piece
I was holding on, paying the price




Thinking I could do better
And all this time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kyrre Bjørdal Sæther's song All This Time appear to depict the realization of the singer that they have been so caught up in their daily routines and searching for something better that they failed to recognize that the person they were seeking was right in front of them all along. The opening lines suggest that the singer may have been somewhat oblivious to their surroundings, allowing time to pass them by. They seem lost in the mundanity of their life, going through the motions without really thinking about what they are doing or why. It's only when they look back and reflect on their past that they sense a missed moment, something they can't make sense of. The use of the phrase "spinning 'round in circles" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle that they can't break free from.


In the chorus, the singer admits that they've been "waiting for something better" and "looking for that missing piece" their whole life. They've been holding on to the idea that there's something out there that will make them truly happy, something that will fill the void they feel. They acknowledge that they've been paying a price for this belief, perhaps sacrificing relationships or experiences along the way to pursue an elusive dream. But then the twist comes when they realize that "all this time, it was you." The person they were searching for was right by their side, and they've only just now recognized it. The repeated use of "you" at the end of each chorus drives home the point that the singer has finally found what they were looking for.


Overall, the lyrics of All This Time are about the importance of being present and aware of what's happening in your life. They caution against getting so caught up in a future dream that you miss out on the present moment and the people around you. The singer's realization that what they were seeking was in front of them all along is a reminder that happiness can be found in unexpected places, and sometimes we just need to open our eyes to see it.


Line by Line Meaning

I must admit I hadn't thought it through
I confess that I had not fully considered the consequences of my actions


Days just passed me by
Time seemed to escape me and I wasn't actively making use of it


My life was spinning 'round in circles
I felt trapped in a routine that lacked purpose or direction


Routines in black and white
My daily habits felt monotonous and lacked color or excitement


I must have gone over that moment
I have likely replayed that specific moment in my head numerous times


It still lingers on my mind
That memory continues to preoccupy my thoughts and emotions


And still, I can't make any sense of it all
I remain unable to comprehend the significance or meaning of that experience


But all this time
Throughout all of my experiences and struggles


Waiting for something better
I have been seeking an improvement or change in my circumstances


And all my life
Throughout the entirety of my existence


Looking for that missing piece
I have been trying to find something or someone to make my life whole or complete


I was holding on, paying the price
I clung to certain beliefs or habits despite the toll it was taking on me


Thinking I could do better
I believed that there was a better option or path available to me


It was you
The answer or missing piece I was searching for was you


Stolen moments never got to me
Opportunities to connect or bond with someone were missed or overlooked by me


I was trailing far behind
I was not keeping up with the pace of life or the people around me


Living life only partially
I was not experiencing all that life had to offer and was limiting myself


Not even a glimpse of light
I was unable to see things in a positive or hopeful light


I only wish I could have seen it then
I regret not recognizing or appreciating the situation while it was happening


Right before my eyes
The solution or answer to my problems was right in front of me


But in the darkest places, I have roamed
I have experienced deep feelings of sadness or hopelessness in my journey


Nothing, I said nothing works for me
I have tried various solutions or approaches to my problems with no success


And all this time
Throughout all of my experiences and struggles


I was waiting, baby
I was anxiously awaiting a positive change or solution to my problems


And all my life
Throughout the entirety of my existence


I should have known it was you
In hindsight, it was obvious that you were the solution or missing piece I was looking for


Na-na-na-na, all this time, you
All this time, you were the answer to my problems.




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Written by: Kyrre Sæther

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