This Is Taking Forever
The Reason Lyrics
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I could hold in my hands
And it has got me thinking
All I want now in the end is something
You cannot understand
But now I can't stop thinking
All my patience has been taken,
Breaking a promise and a plan
This is all I can do
I'm getting to know it, that this is all I can do
I'll get it together
I'm out of control, and all I can do
It's going to get better, this is taking forever
This is taking forever
I tried all the things I could try
Nothing wants to stay in my hands
But I can see the look in your eyes
Watching for my last cries
I'll wipe off your look, yes I can!
All I want now in the end is to savour this moment
And now I know what I'm up against
You want to know what I'm up against?
This is taking forever
Just look at me now
I'm wiping the look from off your face
In this song, The Reason expresses their frustration and confusion over a situation that is taking a long time to resolve. They had initially hoped to have something tangible to hold onto, but now they realize that what they really want is something intangible that cannot be understood by others. The singer reflects on how all of their patience has been used up and how they have broken promises and plans while waiting for this situation to resolve. They have tried everything they can think of, but nothing seems to work and they feel out of control. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful that things will eventually get better.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that the song is about a difficult and drawn-out relationship. The singer may have been hoping for a physical connection or a deeper emotional bond, but realizes that what they truly want is a sense of closure or understanding. They are frustrated that the situation is taking so long to resolve, and their patience is wearing thin. Despite the difficulties, the singer remains resilient and determined to see things through.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted from the start was something
I could hold in my hands
The singer desired something tangible and graspable to fulfill their expectations and dreams.
And it has got me thinking
All I want now in the end is something
You cannot understand
But now I can't stop thinking
The singer's perspective has changed and they now seek something intangible and beyond others' comprehension, leading to excessive contemplation and overthinking.
All my patience has been taken,
Breaking a promise and a plan
The singer's patience has run out, resulting in a breach of a commitment and a plan that was previously made.
All I wanted from the start was to savour this moment
This is all I can do
I'm getting to know it, that this is all I can do
The singer aimed to simply cherish the moment and appreciate it, but has realized that this is their only option and they are familiarizing themselves with it.
I'll get it together
I'm out of control, and all I can do
It's going to get better, this is taking forever
This is taking forever
The singer is attempting to regain control of the situation, acknowledging that it's currently out of their hands, and remaining optimistic despite the prolonged duration of their journey.
I tried all the things I could try
Nothing wants to stay in my hands
But I can see the look in your eyes
Watching for my last cries
I'll wipe off your look, yes I can!
The singer has attempted various methods to resolve the situation, but nothing seems to work. They perceive others to be waiting for them to fail, but they will overcome the odds and prove them wrong.
All I want now in the end is to savour this moment
And now I know what I'm up against
You want to know what I'm up against?
The singer's ultimate goal is still to enjoy the present moment, and they have come to terms with the obstacles they face. They challenge others to understand their perspective and obstacles.
This is taking forever
Just look at me now
I'm wiping the look from off your face
The singer reflects on the long and arduous journey they have been on, but remain steadfast and resolute in their determination to succeed. They dismiss the look of doubt and pave the way for a brighter future.
Writer(s): SEAN PALMER, CAM BORDIGNON, JONATHAN ARMSTRONG, JAMES NELAN, JEREMY WIDERMAN, GAVIN BROWN, ADAM WHITE
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quintessenceSL
Missing from this-
Half-day locating all the tools I think I'll need for the job.
Full day shopping for tools that... well, they were there (I have 4 hammers by the way).
Wait for new tools to arrive.
Find missing tools, curse my lack of organizational skills.
Forget what I was going to work on in the first place.
@alternator7893
“Give a man a fish and he won’t be hungry for a day. Give a man a project car and he’ll be hungry for the rest of his life”
@owensparks5013
Light a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a night. Light a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
@arcuz7862
@@owensparks5013 Deep and inspirational.
@zerohecks4864
This
@bake162
All hail
@JakeFaulkner
@@owensparks5013 GNU Terry Pratchett
@Hossdelux
Self aware Matt is the craziest Matt known to man. "We are only going to install the airbox... it took me a week"
What a great episode this'll be.
@fredygump5578
So you're saying he's the Matt-est Matt?
@Dannyvirk
I had to give up my Lakers tickets.............
@gorehammer1
@@notfiveoit only happens to me working on others peoples cars while I take a brake from screaming at mine.