In this poignant exploration of human relationships and decision-making, The Fray delves into the complexities of love and choice. The lyrics suggest a protagonist caught between contentment with the present and the allure of an idealized alternative, highlighting the ubiquitous struggle of whether to stay or seek perfection elsewhere. The recurring motif, "Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same," encapsulates the moral and emotional dilemmas faced when deciding whether to commit or pursue a potentially better option. The song articulates a universal theme: the pursuit of perfection in relationships might be futile, as true contentment requires acceptance of imperfections. Through its reflective tone and lyrical ambiguity, "All at Once" resonates deeply with listeners navigating their own relational uncertainties.
All at Once
Lyrics
There are certain people you just keep coming back to
She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder, could you find a better one
Compared to her, now she's in question
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Looking for the right one, you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
Oh, but she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes (sometimes)
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
Oh, it'll never come
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you had her, maybe you lost her to another
Oh, to another
Writer(s): Isaac Slade, Joseph King, Aaron P. Johnson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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