All We Are
OneRepublic⠀ Lyrics
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The colors were all wrong
Black and white didn't fit you
And all along
You were shaded with patience
Your strokes of everything
That I need just to make it
But I can see, yeah
Lord knows I failed you time and again
But you and me are alright
We won't say our goodbyes
You know it's better that way
We won't break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change
All we are, all we are
Is everything that's right
All we need, all we need
A lover's alibi, yeah
I walked a minute in your shoes
They never would've fit
I figured there's nothing to lose
I need to get
Some perspective on these words
Before I write them down
You're an island and my ship
Has run aground
Oh, Lord knows I failed you time and again
But you and me are alright, yeah
We won't say our goodbyes
You know it's better that way
We won't break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change
All we are, all we are
Is everything that's right
All we need, all we need
A lover's alibi, oh
Every single day that I can breathe
You changed my philosophy
I'm never gonna let you pass me by
So don't say your goodbyes
You know it's better that way
We wont break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change, yeah, ooh, ooh
So don't say your goodbyes
You know it's better that way
We won't break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change
All we are, all we are
Is everything that's right
All we need, all we need
A lover's alibi, yeah, ooh, ooh
So don't say our goodbyes
You know it's better
We won't break, we won't die, ooh, ooh, ah
The song “All We Are” by OneRepublic is about a relationship that has faced its fair share of struggles, but the couple has managed to stay together despite everything that has happened. The lyrics reflect on the fact that the singer has not always been the best partner and has failed the other person several times, but through it all, they still find solace in each other. The opening lines of the song, “I tried to paint you a picture, the colors were all wrong, black and white didn't fit you” suggest that the singer has had trouble understanding the other person in the relationship and has struggled to capture their essence artistically. However, the following lines, “But all along, you were shaded with patience, your strokes of everything that I need just to make it” imply that the other person has been the backbone of the relationship and has been patient with the singer despite their shortcomings.
The lyrics go on to say, “We won't say our goodbyes, you know it's better that way, we won't break, we won't die, it's just a moment of change” indicating that the couple has managed to come to terms with the fact that things are not always going to be perfect, but they are willing to adapt and grow together. They are willing to ride out the rough patches because being with each other is worth it. The line, “Every single day that I can breathe, you changed my philosophy” suggests that the other person has had a profound impact on the singer’s life and has helped them see things in a different light.
Overall, “All We Are” is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship and the importance of staying committed to each other through thick and thin. The song encourages couples to keep moving forward, embracing change, and making the most of every moment that they have together.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to paint you a picture
I attempted to illustrate you in a work of art
The colors were all wrong
The hues were inappropriate for your nature
Black and white didn't fit you
Monochrome wasn't a suitable depiction of you
And all along
Despite it all
You were shaded with patience
You possessed a calm and deliberate demeanor
Your strokes of everything
Your every action was significant
That I need just to make it
That I require to survive
But I can see, yeah
But I now understand
Lord knows I failed you time and again
I've let you down numerous times
But you and me are alright
Nevertheless, we're still in a good place
We won't say our goodbyes
We won't bid farewell
You know it's better that way
It's in our best interest to stay together
We won't break, we won't die
We'll persist, we'll survive
It's just a moment of change
It's a brief period of transformation
All we are, all we are
We are only human
Is everything that's right
We possess all that's good
All we need, all we need
All we require
A lover's alibi, yeah
Is a significant other's excuse
I walked a minute in your shoes
I put myself in your position
They never would've fit
But I could never really understand your experience
I figured there's nothing to lose
So I decided to try anyway
I need to get
I must gain
Some perspective on these words
A fresh viewpoint on what I'm saying
Before I write them down
Before I record them
You're an island and my ship
You're solitary while I'm dependent
Has run aground
I'm in trouble while you're stable
Every single day that I can breathe
Every day that I'm alive
You changed my philosophy
You altered my point of view
I'm never gonna let you pass me by
I won't let you leave me behind
So don't say your goodbyes
Therefore, let's not split up
You know it's better that way
It's for the best
We wont break, we won't die
We won't shatter or perish
It's just a moment of change, yeah, ooh, ooh
It's a brief phase of transition
So don't say our goodbyes
Let's remain together
You know it's better
It's preferred
We won't break, we won't die, ooh, ooh, ah
We won't lose our composure or vitality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, TIM MYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Johnson
Does onerepublic have a bad song? No, no they do not.
Arun Prasad
wrong question😂
Zheng Heng
bad is based on personal opinion
6ソネット
They can’t have a bad song......
L CK
never
Murilo Mattar
@Dewey Meow I tottaly agree!
lurking behind these prisms
I hate how underrated they are now. People forgot them after Counting Stars and it sucks. They offer depthness and magnitude in today's shallow music landscape.
Nikki Hamilton
I mean YouTube algorithm pretty much has horrible taste for music.
Louise Mesaros
I have been a devoted fan since Myspace. More people need to listen closely to this band they are amazing. Every single one of them is so talented
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@Ayana A. preach