All This Time
One Republic Lyrics

Six on the second hand
Referring to the ticking seconds hand of a clock, six ticks have passed, indicating the passage of time.

Two New Year's resolutions
The singer has made two resolutions for the New Year, signifying a desire to make positive changes in their life.

And there's just no question
The singer is certain of what they need to do in order to make things right.

What this man should do
The artist is referring to themselves as the man, and is pondering what actions they should take to fix their past mistakes.

Take all the time lost
The artist is acknowledging that they have wasted time in the past, and should try to make up for it now.

All the days that I cost
The singer is recognizing that their actions have caused someone else to lose time, and they feel guilty about it.

Take what I took and
The singer is taking responsibility for their past actions, and wants to make amends for what they have previously taken.

Give it back to you
The artist wants to make up for their mistakes by returning what was taken to the person who lost it.

All this time
The artist is referring to a period of time during which they have been waiting for something important to happen.

We were waiting for each other
The artist is waiting for someone who is also waiting for them, suggesting a mutual desire to connect.

I was waiting for you
The singer is specifically waiting for the person they love, and cannot move on without them.

We got all these words
The artist has a lot to say, and wants to express their thoughts and feelings to the person they love.

Can't waste them on another
The singer feels like their words are important, and must be shared with the person they truly love, rather than anyone else.

So I'm straight in a straight line
The singer is determined and focused on getting to where they need to be, without allowing obstacles to get in their way.

Running back to you
The singer is literally or figuratively running towards the person they love.

I don't know what day it is
The artist is so preoccupied with their thoughts and emotions that they have lost track of time and are uncertain about what day it is.

I had to check the paper
The artist needs to consult a newspaper or calendar to determine what day it is.

I don't know the city
The singer is in an unfamiliar city, feeling lost and disconnected from what is familiar to them.

But it isn't home
Regardless of where the singer is, they do not feel at home, and long to be with the person they truly love.

But you say I'm lucky
The artist is referring to someone who tells them they are lucky to have something good in their life.

To love something that loves me
The artist loves someone who loves them back, and is grateful for that connection.

But I'm torn as I could be
The artist is conflicted and unsure about their current situation, feeling pulled in two different directions.

Wherever I roam
Regardless of where the singer goes, they are constantly thinking about the person they love and longing to be with them.

All, running back to you
The artist repeats the phrase 'running back to you' as a reminder of their ultimate goal and desire to be with the person they love.

Oh, every time is so far
The singer feels that every moment without the person they love is difficult and stretches on for what feels like a long time.

To get back to where you are
The singer longs to be in the same place as the person they love, no matter how difficult or far away it may be.