All But Lost
Second String Lyrics
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Since I last saw your face?
Summer yields to frost and
What we had was all but lost
But what could I do?
There was no sense in chasing blindly after you
That day I watched you leave
What tired weeks have come to pass
So close to me?
And I swear I heard you say you’d never leave
How could I forget?
As time moves on your memory stays the same
I can’t escape, but this one thought remains:
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
Than spend these days without you
As years begin to fade to nothing
And I forget your name
The details slowly blur together
But one thing will always stay the same
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
Than spend these days without you
Love lost is still not hopeless
I cling to what it means
That we have tried and failed
Just brings promise of better things
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It's better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
Than spend these days without you
The lyrics of "All but Lost" by Second String depict the pain and longing that comes with losing someone you love. The song speaks of the passage of time and the inevitable fading of memories, but also emphasizes the importance of cherishing the love that was once shared.
In the first verse, the singer reflects on the days that have passed since they last saw the person's face. The changing seasons symbolize the passage of time and the eventual loss of what they had. Despite their desire to chase after the person, they realize it would be futile. The line "there was no sense in chasing blindly after you" suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance.
Moving on to the second verse, the singer mentions the time that has elapsed since they last heard the person's voice. They recall hearing the person promise never to leave, and the pain of forgetting such a significant statement is evident. The mention of the memory staying the same while time moves on emphasizes the lasting impact of lost love.
As the years go by and the memory of the person fades, the details of their relationship start to blur. However, one thing remains constant: the belief that it's better to have loved and lost than to spend life without that love. This sentiment is repeated multiple times throughout the lyrics, emphasizing its importance and significance.
The final verse offers a glimmer of hope. The idea of love lost not being hopeless suggests that even though the relationship may have failed, it still holds meaning and promise for better things in the future. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that despite the pain and the passing of time, the love that was lost will always hold a special place.
Overall, the lyrics of "All but Lost" delve into the bittersweet nature of losing love. They acknowledge the pain and longing that comes with separation, but also highlight the resilience and hope that can result from such experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
What many days have come and gone
How much time has passed since we were together
Since I last saw your face?
Since the last time I saw your face
Summer yields to frost and
The warmth of summer is replaced by the cold of winter and
What we had was all but lost
What we had is almost completely gone
But what could I do?
But there was nothing I could do
There was no sense in chasing blindly after you
There was no reason to chase after you without knowing why
That day I watched you leave
On that day, I witnessed you leaving
What tired weeks have come to pass
How many exhausting weeks have gone by
Since I last heard your voice
Since the last time I heard your voice
So close to me?
When you were so close to me
And I swear I heard you say you’d never leave
And I'm certain I heard you say that you would never leave
How could I forget?
How could I possibly forget?
As time moves on your memory stays the same
As time passes, my memory of you remains unchanged
I can’t escape, but this one thought remains:
I can't run away, but one thought lingers
It’s better to have loved and lost it all
It's more beneficial to have experienced love and lost it entirely
Than spend these days without you
Than to live through these days without you
As years begin to fade to nothing
As the years start losing importance
And I forget your name
And I start forgetting your name
The details slowly blur together
The specificities gradually blend together
But one thing will always stay the same
But one thing will forever remain unchanged
Love lost is still not hopeless
Even when love is lost, there is still hope
I cling to what it means
I hold on tightly to the significance it holds
That we have tried and failed
That we attempted but were unsuccessful
Just brings promise of better things
Just promises that better things are to come
It's better to have loved and lost it all
It's more beneficial to have experienced love and lost it entirely
Than spend these days without you
Than to live through these days without you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Cowan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Burn the Fleet band
Not bad...for a non-metal album. The drummer's not doing enough though.
Aleena Notary
Took you guys long enough. But this is great, Jesse has an awesome voice for poppunk.
Daniel Notary
Yes he does 😁