All In
5th And York Lyrics
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Love's a crazy game
Two people vow to stay
In love as one they say
But all is changed with time
The future no one can see
The road you leave behind
But all is fair in love
I had to go away
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
All of fate's a chance
It's either good or bad
I tossed my coin to say
In love with me you'd stay
But all in war is so cold
You either win or lose
When all is put away
The losing side I'll play
But all is fair in love
I should never have left your side
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
The song "All In" by 5th And York speaks about the complexities of love and how it can be both fair and unfair at the same time. The lyrics present love as a game that two people vow to play together, but as time passes, the future becomes uncertain, and the road ahead remains a mystery. The song's narrator, who had to go away, depicts the consequences of leaving love behind, knowing that what's done is done, and that all in love is fair. The lyrics continue to express how fate can be unpredictable, and it's either good or bad. The singer's decision to toss a coin to decide whether the one they love would stay with them demonstrates the level of desperation and confusion that comes with love.
However, as the verse progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's decision wasn't entirely the right one, and has caused them to lose. While all is fair in love, it's also cold in war, implying that love can be just as brutal as war. The singer admits to making a mistake by leaving the one they love and realizes that they must write the words again because all in love is fair.
The song presents a relatable perspective on love, acknowledging that it's not always a bed of roses, and that there are times when it can be completely unfair. It captures the pain and confusion that comes with loving someone, and how one decision can alter everything. Ultimately, it's a reminder that love takes work and that we must fight for what we want, even through all the uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
All is fair in love
In the game of love, all actions are acceptable and justified.
Love's a crazy game
Love is unpredictable and can lead to unexpected outcomes.
Two people vow to stay
Two people promise to remain together and committed.
In love as one they say
They believe that their love will unite them as one.
But all is changed with time
As time passes, things change and love may not be as stable as it once was.
The future no one can see
It is impossible to predict what will happen in the future.
The road you leave behind
The past experiences and actions that have led to the current situation.
Ahead lies mystery
There is uncertainty about what will happen next.
I had to go away
The artist had to leave their partner for some reason.
A writer takes his pen
The author uses their writing to express their thoughts and feelings.
To write the words again
To reiterate the message or idea that has already been expressed.
That all in love is fair
The artist believes that anything done in the name of love is justifiable.
All of fate's a chance
The future is unpredictable and subject to chance.
It's either good or bad
Things can turn out positively or negatively.
I tossed my coin to say
I left my fate to chance.
In love with me you'd stay
The artist wants their partner to choose to stay with them out of love.
But all in war is so cold
War is brutal and unforgiving.
You either win or lose
In war, there is only victory or defeat.
When all is put away
After everything is said and done.
The losing side I'll play
The artist is resigned to being on the losing side of the battle.
I should never have left your side
The artist regrets leaving their partner.
That all in love is fair
The artist reinforces their belief that anything done for love is morally justifiable.
A writer takes his pen
The author uses their writing to express their thoughts and feelings.
To write the words again
To reiterate the message or idea that has already been expressed.
That all in love is fair
The singer firmly believes that love, no matter the situation, justifies any actions taken in its name.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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