All For You

The song 'All For You' by Cian Ducrot paints a narrative of deep regret and the painful process of self-reflection after the end of a relationship. Initially, the protagonist wakes to emptiness, physically and emotionally, as the absence of their loved one is poignantly felt. Swallowing their pride, they confront their mistakes and yearn for forgiveness, questioning whether it is too late to mend the fracture in the relationship.

As the emotional journey continues, the character expresses a desperate hope for divine intervention, praying, despite uncertainty, for a chance to communicate their feelings. The repetition of 'if you can hear me' highlights the disconnect and the desire to bridge it. The weight of their inaction presses heavily upon them, as they list the things they should have done — calling, trying, being present — the litany of 'should haves' underscoring a deep sense of remorse.

Further exploration of the past reveals a tumultuous dynamic, with the protagonist admitting to passivity and selfishness in face of the partner's emotional vulnerability. It's this recognition of their faults, and the acknowledgement that their former love has moved on and ostensibly learned from past hurts, which intensifies the sense of loss and guilt.

In an act of release, the protagonist shifts their perspective, expressing hope that the new person in their former partner's life will do all the things they neglected to do. This bittersweet surrender is tinged with a lingering love and concern, as they struggle with letting go. The bridge lays bare their vulnerability, admitting to the impossibility of their past promises and the continued pain that haunts familiar places.