All For Us
Labrinth Lyrics
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I'm taking it all
Taking it all for us
Oh, I'm doing it all for love
I'm doing it all
Doing it all for love
Taking it all for us, all
Doing it all for love
Yeah-eah, yeah-eah
Too much in my system (famine, famine)
Money MIA (pockets hella empty)
Mama making ends meet (making ends meet)
Working like a slave (Mississippi, ay, ay)
Daddy ain't at home, no (father, father)
Gotta be a man (Michael Corleone)
Do it for my homegrowns (sisters, brothers)
Do it for the fam (yeah, so tell 'em, Labby)
Ay (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Just for your love, yeah, I'll (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Give you the world (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Mona Lisa's smile (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Hey (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Hell, I'll do twenty-five to life (oh, oh, oh, oh)
If it makes me a king (oh, oh, oh, oh)
A star in your eyes (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Guilty or innocent
My love is infinite, I'm giving it
No need for prisoners
Bitch, please, hands up
This is a stickup, 'cause I'm
Hey, yeah
I'm taking it
Yeah-eah
I'm taking it all for us, all
Doing it all for love
Yeah-eah, yeah-eah
Guess you figured my two times two
Always equates to one
Dreamers are selfish
When it all comes down to it
I hope one of you come back
To remind me of who I was
When I go disappear
Into that good night
(Good night, good night, good night, good night)
I'm taking it all for us, all
Doing it all for love
Yeah-eah, yeah-eah
The lyrics of "All For Us" by Labrinth and Zendaya may be interpreted as an ode to unconditional love and sacrifice. The singer expresses their willingness to give everything, from material possessions to personal freedom, for the sake of their loved ones. They refer to the difficulties and hardships that they and their family face, such as financial struggles, absent parents, and societal expectations of manhood, but they remain determined to overcome them. They view their love as infinite and all-encompassing, indifferent to the judgment of others. Even if they have to go to extreme lengths, such as going to jail or dying, to prove their love, they will do it gladly.
In many ways, the lyrics can be seen as a commentary on the cultural and political climate of the present, where people are divided by race, gender, and class. The singer is aware of these divisions but chooses to reject them in favor of something more meaningful and fulfilling, which is love. Through their words, they urge others to do the same and to join them in creating a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking it all for us
Going to the extreme in order to provide for us
Taking it all
Going all in, with everything he's got
Taking it all for us
Doing everything possible to ensure our future
Doing it all for love
Putting in all the effort because of his deep affection for us
Doing it all
Working hard on every aspect of his life
Doing it all for love
Working hard because of the love he has for us
Taking it all for us, oh
Sacrificing everything for our benefit
Doing it all for love
Giving his all because of his love for us
Too much in my system (famine, famine)
Drinking too much and dealing with the consequences
Money MIA (pockets hella empty)
Being broke and struggling financially
Mama making ends meet (making ends meet)
His mother struggling to put food on the table
Working like a slave (Mississippi, ay, ay)
Working very hard, like a slave in the fields of Mississippi
Daddy ain't at home, no (father, father)
Growing up without a father figure in his life
Gotta be a man (Michael Corleone)
Having to step up and be the man of the house, like Michael Corleone from The Godfather
Do it for my homegrowns (sisters, brothers)
Doing everything for his family, including his siblings
Do it for the fam (yeah, so tell 'em, Labby)
Putting in all the hard work for the sake of his family
Just for your love, yeah, I'll (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Doing anything for the love of his life
Give you the world (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Willing to go to any lengths to make her happy
Mona Lisa's smile (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Her smile is so beautiful, like the Mona Lisa
Hell, I'll do twenty-five to life (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
He would do anything for her, even if it means spending most of his life in jail
If it makes me your king (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Willing to be her king, and anything else she wants him to be
A star in your eyes (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Wants her to see him as the best thing she's ever had, like a shining star in her eyes
Guilty or innocent
Regardless of his faults or past mistakes
My love is infinite, I'm giving it
His love for her knows no bounds and he will always give it to her
No need for prisoners
There's no room for hesitation, just give it your all
Bitch, please, hands up
Giving the listener orders to raise their hands
This is a stickup, 'cause I'm
Asserting dominance and control over the situation
Guess you figured my two times two
Assuming the listener has figured out something that he has not
Always equates to one
Referring to a mathematical equation- that his two parts always make one whole
Dreamers are selfish
Acknowledging that he is selfish for pursuing his dreams, but making no apologies for it
When it all comes down to it
Ultimately, when the big picture is viewed
I hope one of you come back
Hoping that someone from his past will come back and remind him of his roots
To remind me of who I was
Wanting to stay grounded and stay connected to his roots
When I go disappear
When he dies or fades away
Into that good night
Referencing the famous poem- that he may die, but at least he'll go into it with a sense of peace
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Timothy Lee McKenzie
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@labrinth
One of my favorite projects I've ever worked on 🦋
@quentinandrews402
Wonderful song. The lyrics are amazing and so is the production.
@nilsonazevedo9964
Release Feel the Morning on My Face ASAP
@need-em
🙏🏽♥
@JanyllHquez
You sir are a masterpiece
@ashtonmarie1353
LEGEND
@laurenharris1372
I actually binged the 2 seasons and was so surprised at how accurate Rue portrays mental illness and substance abuse. Zendaya is a phenomenal actress
@wintab9383
yessss
@Morih3i
Ridiculously talented she is. Everything just connects in a mental, physical, and spiritual blend type of way. I've never been so impressed and understood. Huge weight off my shoulders.
@itsnandini989
Which series