After All
Al Jarreau Lyrics
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That no matter, come what may, love
Would prevail
And then inside the dreams I knew
Came the question lovers fear
Can true love fail
Then I would miss the childhood wish
And haven't I sung to you
Of the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
I know in my heart and mind
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
And love, the author of space and time
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
And the love that heals the wound
After the war is through
Is the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
The lyrics to All by Al Jarreau talks about the power of love to conquer all obstacles and endure through the toughest of times. It reminisces on a time when the singer had complete faith in the resilience of true love, but a question began to nag at the back of their mind - can true love fail? However, despite this fear, the singer still holds onto the childhood wish of a knight in shining armor, who is faithful and true to their beloved. And so, the song declares that love will indeed survive, as it is the author of space and time, and keeps everything - from the galaxies to the smallest sparrow - alive. The love that heals wounds, even after the conflicts of war, is the same knight in shining armor, who remains loyal and true to his beloved. The song finishes with the singer's declaration that, no matter what happens, they will be the one to hold their loved one in their arms.
The lyrics to All are a beautiful reminder of the power of love, and how it can endure through the toughest of times. The lyrics are poetic and well-written, with metaphors such as the knight in shining armor representing the power and loyalty of true love. The song's message is motivational and uplifting, urging listeners to hold onto the belief that true love can indeed conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
There, there was a time I knew
I used to believe that love would always succeed
That no matter, come what may, love
Love can conquer anything, no matter the challenges it faces
Would prevail
Love will always win in the end
And then inside the dreams I knew
Even in my dreams, the question of true love's success existed
Came the question lovers fear
The fear that true love might fail crept in
Can true love fail
Is it possible that love might not succeed?
Then I would miss the childhood wish
I started to realize that my childhood fantasy of love conquering all might not be true
And haven't I sung to you
I have sung to you of love's power
Of the knight in armor bright
The idealized man who is strong, faithful and true
Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy
Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you
I know in my heart and mind
I am confident and sure that love will always survive
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
Love can endure any obstacle or challenge
And love, the author of space and time
Love is the force that creates and binds the universe
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
Love creates and sustains all life, from the smallest creatures to the vast universe
And the love that heals the wound
Love is the cure for our emotional pain and trauma
After the war is through
Even after the conflicts and struggles are over
Is the knight in armor bright
The loving, faithful, and dependable partner we all desire
Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy
Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you
I will be the one to hold you
I will be your support system and your safe haven
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will always be there for you, to hold you and offer you comfort and strength
In my arms
A loving embrace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, GARDEN RAKE MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Joseph Graydon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffersonrodrigues3923
There, there was a time I knew
That no matter, come what may
Love would prevail
And then, inside the dreams I knew
Came the question lovers fear
Can true love fail
Then I would miss the childhood wish
And haven't I sung to you
Of the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
I know in my heart and mind
That no matter, come what may
Love will survive
Love, the author of space and time
Keeps the galaxies and each
Sparrow alive
And the love that heals the wound
After the war is through
Is the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
And after all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
Tell the after all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
After all
Baby, I will be the one to hold you in my arms
And the after all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
@ThomasKnowlesJr-dp5ql
Im sorry but the main purpose we are made is too
•Believe in God
•Get a good education
•Get well paying job
•Spend as much time
with your family/kids
•Live a happy and
healthy life
•And finally rest your eyes
See we are born to die you can not stop that
it's the sad truth I know you had a funeral once
or even twice,it is just how life works that's why
they say "you'll never know what will happen next
so live it to the fullest"
We don't make the rules God do
@anapaulagarciaezer9610
The year is 2024 and still listening this masterpiece and listening tô one of the cutest males voices of all times. We miss talents like this. Absolute Angel voice❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@russellcrawley3299
Every time I hear this song I thank God for giving us this man. Rest easy Mr. Jarreau. You can't imagine how sorely you are missed.
@Antfrom330
Who’s still listening in February 2024?? 🌹🎶
@user-mb1sy9uz6z
I am!!
@chanwahyui4491
Me and I never have enough since the 80s
@sarah78neidrich83
I got to see him live many years ago. True showman
@user-vz4xs4mt8n
💜💜💜💜
@MadScientyst
Al Jarreau, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Luther Vandross, James Ingram, Teddy Pendergrass, Peabo Bryson, Alexander O'Neal, Kashif, Johnny Gill, EWF. Boys to Men, ....jeez man, why can't we get class & talent like this anymore? & there's so many other great Jazz, R&B gents /groups I couldn't remember offhand to add....sheesh
@GAMakin
Their producers had the ear and wisdom to recognize (and promote) true talent in the interest of Music and the Human Heart.
@scarlettvampyre914
I saw Al, George, Lionel, Luther, James, and Peabo in concert all through the 80's and 90's. Al and George were my faves. I also saw Prince, The Time, Gap Band, Cameo, Daz Band, Whispers, Spinners, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, EW&F, and more I can't even remember. I would give anything to go back in time.