All That I Had
Paul Westerberg Lyrics

King and queen
Referring to two sizes of bed, possibly indicating moving from a comfortable life to a less luxurious one

Full and twin
Continuing the reference to different bed sizes, emphasizing the change in living situation

Leave the key
Leaving behind the old life, both literally and figuratively

It’s time to move again
Expressing the need for change, possibly due to stagnation or dissatisfaction

Brand new lease
Starting fresh in a new place

New set of locks
Further emphasizing the idea of a new start, with added security measures

This end up
Directional instructions for furniture movers, but possibly also a metaphor for keeping a positive attitude and moving forward

Ten city blocks
A specific distance, indicating how far away the old life is

I gave it up for a room in a box
Sacrificing comfort and familiarity for a small space, likely due to financial constraints

And I gave all that I had It’s taken some bad times to show me
Reflecting on the sacrifices made and the difficulties that led to this point

I’m doing fine I’m doing fine
An affirmation of being okay despite the hardships, possibly to convince oneself

Life is simple or it’s impossible
A binary view of life, implying that simplicity is necessary for survival

You always half empty You ain’t never half full (even though? even now?)
Addressing a pessimistic attitude in oneself or others, acknowledging that positivity may be difficult to find

Me and yesterday hopped on a track I swear to God neither of us ever coming back
Metaphorically leaving the past behind, committing to moving forward without looking back

And I gave all that I can Every time
Continuing to give despite hardships, perhaps indicating resilience or a sense of duty

Didn’t follow my dreams I lost the map
Acknowledging past mistakes and regrets that have led to a difficult present

I live my fantasy instead Till I found it was a trap
Indulging in escapism or idealistic thinking, only to realize it was unsustainable

Gave a life, got a living Hey that’s all right All is forgiven
Accepting the hard work done to survive, finding contentment in the present

I gave all that I had It’s taken some bad times to show me
Repeating the earlier reflection on the sacrifices made and hardships endured, but perhaps with a new perspective

I gave all that I had It’s taken some bad times to show me
Reiterating the idea that difficult times have led to personal growth and resilience

I gave all that I had It’s taken some bad times to show me
Emphasizing the repeated theme of personal growth through struggle

I gave all that I had It’s taken some bad times to show me
Concluding the song with a final reflection on the importance of overcoming hardships and finding contentment in the present