All This Time
Sara And Sean Watkins Lyrics
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I feel like the wind just came and blew all the crumbs away
I'm finally breaking it off with your memory
You're still in my cupboards, get out of my cupboards
Get off of my walls, get off
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
You're where I hang my keys when I walk in the door
You're the jacket I borrowed and proudly wore
But with you in my head, you stay under my skin and interfere with my heart
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
I feel like the wind just came and blew all the crumbs away
I'm finally breaking it off with your memory.
The song "All This Time" by Sara and Sean Watkins is a melancholic melody about getting over someone who has been occupying one's mind for far too long. In the first verse, the singer is admitting that this person has been a constant thought in their mind, and compares it to crumbs scattered around. However, they say that they "finally" want to move on from the memory of that person, and demand that they get out of their life, whether it is in their "cupboards" or on their "walls". The second verse talks about how, even in mundane and everyday things like hanging keys or wearing a borrowed jacket, that person still interferes with their heart, and it's time to let go.
The chorus of the song, "All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind", is a strong and repetitive statement of how long this has been going on, and how finally, the singer wants to break free from it all. The song is well-crafted in its simplicity, with the piano playing soft and tender notes that accompany the introspective tone of the lyrics. It's a song that anyone who has been in love and struggled with getting over someone can relate to, capturing the essence of heartbreak with honesty and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
Repeatedly recalling and dwelling upon the idea of being with you
I feel like the wind just came and blew all the crumbs away
It feels as though a gust of wind has swept away the remnants of our past together, leaving me with a new beginning
I'm finally breaking it off with your memory
I'm putting an end to holding onto the memories of you
You're still in my cupboards, get out of my cupboards
Your reminder is still present, but must be removed from my life
Get off of my walls, get off
Your presence is suffocating me and must leave my mind completely
You're where I hang my keys when I walk in the door
You used to be a constant and reliable aspect of my life, always there when I needed you
You're the jacket I borrowed and proudly wore
You were a source of pride and affection for me, an item that I cherished
But with you in my head, you stay under my skin and interfere with my heart
With you constantly on my mind, it negatively affects my feelings and emotions
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
I cannot escape your memory, as it has haunted me throughout all this time
All this time, all this time, all this time with you on my mind
Your presence has been so prominent in my life that it has occupied my mind and hindered my progress
I feel like the wind just came and blew all the crumbs away
I'm finally able to let go of the remnants of our past together and embrace a new beginning
I'm finally breaking it off with your memory
I'm putting an end to holding onto the memories of you, which have held me back from moving on with my life
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Written by: SARA WATKINS
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