All I Want Is You
* Barry Louis Polisar Lyrics


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If I was a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee
And if I was a tree growing tall and green
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves

If I was a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee
And if I was a tree growing tall and green
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side?
All I want is you, will you stay with me
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea?

If you were a river in the mountains tall
The rumble of your water would be my call
If you were the winter, I know I'd be the snow
Just as long as you were with me when the cold winds blow

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side?
All I want is you, will you stay with me
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea?

If you were a wink, I'd be a nod
If you were a seed, well, I'd be a pod
If you were the floor, I'd wanna be the rug
And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side?
All I want is you, will you stay with me
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea?

If you were the wood, I'd be the fire
If you were the love, I'd be the desire
If you were a castle, I'd be your moat
And if you were an ocean, I'd learn to float

All I want is you, will you be my bride
Take me by the hand and stand by my side?




All I want is you, will you stay with me
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea?

Overall Meaning

The song "All I Want Is You" by Barry Louis Polisar is a sweet and romantic song that expresses the deep affection and desire of the singer for his lover. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that beautifully illustrate the extent of his love. The first verse expresses his longing for his lover to be with him, just like a flower wants a honey bee for pollination, and a tree wants leaves to provide shade. He repeats this verse to emphasize that his only desire is his lover's presence.


The chorus is the climax of the song as the singer directly asks his lover to marry him and stand by his side. He wants nothing in life except his lover's love and affection. He compares their love to a river's rumble, the winter snow, and the sway of the sea. These comparisons emphasize the singer's willingness to be a part of his lover's every experience and emotion, to be one with her.


The later verses compare the singer to a nod, a pod, a rug, and a hug, showing the depth of commitment and devotion he has for his lover. The final verse represents the singer's willingness to protect his lover by being her moat if she were a castle and learning to float if she were an ocean. The song is an expression of timeless love that transcends all barriers.


Line by Line Meaning

If I was a flower growing wild and free All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee
If I were in a state of newfound independence and vigor, I would desire your companionship and attention, similar to how a flower seeks the company and care of a honey bee.


And if I was a tree growing tall and green All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves
If I were to develop into a towering, flourishing plant, all I would request is that you provide me with a protective shelter and assist me in my growth, akin to how a tree relies on its leaves for survival.


All I want is you, will you be my bride Take me by the hand and stand by my side?
My greatest desire is to have you as my life partner and spouse, to share my life with and stand next to me as we both navigate the various aspects of our existence.


If you were a river in the mountains tall The rumble of your water would be my call
If you were a powerful, rushing stream located in the highest peaks of the land, I would be drawn to you and yearn for your presence, as your roar echoes throughout the vastness of the landscape.


If you were the winter, I know I'd be the snow Just as long as you were with me when the cold winds blow
If you symbolized the cold, bitter season of winter, I would willingly embrace it and accompany you, as long as we remain together and support each other through every obstacle.


If you were a wink, I'd be a nod If you were a seed, well, I'd be a pod
In any situation or circumstance, I would follow your lead and complement your presence, whether it's a subtle gesture or a budding potential for growth.


If you were the floor, I'd wanna be the rug And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug
I would happily take on any role or position that would allow me to support and comfort you, whether it's providing a soft surface for your feet or giving you a warm embrace when you need it the most.


If you were the wood, I'd be the fire If you were the love, I'd be the desire If you were a castle, I'd be your moat And if you were an ocean, I'd learn to float
No matter what form or entity you take on, I would always strive to be your constant companion and supporter, whether I'm fueling your passions, fulfilling your needs, or providing a protective barrier against potential difficulties.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Polisar

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