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You Can Have It All
Yo La Tengo Lyrics


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If you want, want my love
Take it, baby
If you want, want my heart
Take it, baby

You can have it all
You can have it all

If you want, want my time
Take it, baby
And if you want my last dime
Take it, baby

You can have it all
You can have it all

Take it, baby (take it, baby)
Take it, baby (take it, baby)
Take it, baby (take it, baby)
Take it, baby (take it, baby)
Take it, baby

You can have it all
You can have it all

You can have it all
You can have it all

You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all, have it all
You can have it, you can have it
Have it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You Can Have It All" by Yo La Tengo are simple yet poignant. The song's content seems to be addressed to a lover who is on the verge of leaving or breaking up. The singer is telling them that they can have everything of theirs. Such a message seems to be born out of the intense desperation to cling on to any chance to save the relationship.


The repetition of "you can have it all" throughout the song acts as a reassurance to the listener that the singer is willing to give everything to keep them in their life. The tone and melody of the song convey a sense of sadness and a longing that is inherent in the situation. The song seems to be an attempt to convince the listener to stay and see if the love can be rekindled once again.


Overall, "You Can Have It All" by Yo La Tengo is a beautiful and heartfelt song about the fragility and complexities of relationships. Its lyrics and melody capture the essence of love and the deep emotional bonds that exist between lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want, want my love
If you wish to have my love, desire it deeply


Take it baby
Accept it without hesitation or resistance, my love is genuine


If you want, want my heart
If your desire is to possess my heart, it is at your disposal


You can have it all
All of me is yours to take, including my heart, love, and everything else


If you want, want my time
If you need my time, attention or companionship, I willingly give it


And if you want my last dime
Even my last penny, I'll give to you if that's what you require


Take it baby, you can have it all
Don't hesitate, accept all of me without reservation, for I belong to you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Harry Wayne Casey, Richard Raymond Finch

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