Rigby makes terrific, all-too-overlooked roots-pop records that nail the likes of class, men and "middlescence" with wit, grace and self-deprecating charm. At her quotidian best, though, she sings the song of herself, conveying the blues, as lived by urbanites and suburbanites, like a certified niece of Loretta Lynn.
All I Want
Amy Rigby Lyrics
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With how you've been treating me
I'm not some kind of disease
For you to cure, oh baby
I wake up at seven a.m.
And you're gone out the door again
And when you come back
You can't even say one kind word
And I don't want flowers or fancy things
I gave up on a diamond ring
All I want
I just want a little pat on the back from you
Not another little subtle attack from you
I just want a little something
To show me that you care whether I live or die
All I want
For you to treat me with a little respect
Not like a big pain in the neck
All I want is tell me it's alright
I feel kind of furious
and you're not even curious
You're way too oblivious
where I'm concerned, oh darling
You turn to me at night
Like you think everything's alright
And it is til we turn on the light
And real life returns
And I don't want flowers or fancy things
I gave up on a diamond ring
All I want
I just want a little hug and a kiss from you
Not a list of things I didn't do
I just want a little something
To show me that you care whether I live or die
All I want
For you to tell me that you're liking the dress I'm in
Not criticize me cause my life is a mess again
All I want is tell me it's alright
The lyrics of Amy Rigby's "All I Want" portrays the feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction of a woman in a relationship. She expresses how she feels ill at ease with the way her partner has been treating her, stating that she is not a disease that needs curing. She wakes up to find her partner gone, and when he returns, he cannot even say one kind word, leaving her feeling unappreciated. She conveys that she does not want materialistic things like flowers or a diamond ring; instead, she desires a tiny gesture that displays her partner cares for her. The woman is frustrated that her partner is oblivious to her feelings and does not bother to consider her, leaving her feeling furious.
In the second verse, the woman turns to her partner to find solace at night but finds that the reality is somewhat different. She is upset that her partner does not care and offers her no curiosity towards her. She highlights that she desires a little hug and kiss from her partner, not a list of things she has not done. She is seeking an affirmation from her partner that shows he cares about her life, that things are alright between them. In summary, the song portrays the desires of a woman in a relationship, who is seeking a little love, care, and respect from her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a little ill at ease
I am uncomfortable with the way you have been treating me.
With how you've been treating me
I am referring to the way you have been acting towards our relationship.
I'm not some kind of disease
I am not a problem in your life that needs to be solved.
For you to cure, oh baby
You cannot fix me or our relationship like you might fix other things in your life.
I wake up at seven a.m.
I am up early in the morning.
And you're gone out the door again
You leave early for work or other commitments.
And when you come back
When you return home.
You can't even say one kind word
You do not acknowledge me when you return.
And I don't want flowers or fancy things
I am not looking for expensive gifts or material possessions.
I gave up on a diamond ring
I am not interested in getting engaged or receiving an engagement ring.
All I want
My desires are quite simple.
I just want a little pat on the back from you
I want you to acknowledge my efforts and show encouragement.
Not another little subtle attack from you
I do not want you to criticize or belittle me, even subtly.
I just want a little something
I am not asking for much.
To show me that you care whether I live or die
I want to feel like you care about my well-being.
For you to treat me with a little respect
I want you to treat me with honesty, fairness, and dignity.
Not like a big pain in the neck
I do not want to be viewed or treated like a nuisance or burden.
All I want is tell me it's alright
I want to feel reassured and comforted that everything is okay.
I feel kind of furious
I am experiencing anger or frustration.
And you're not even curious
You are not interested in understanding or hearing me out.
You're way too oblivious
You are not aware or mindful of how your behaviors or actions affect me.
Where I'm concerned, oh darling
In regards to our relationship, my feelings matter.
You turn to me at night
At night, when we are together.
Like you think everything's alright
As if our relationship is on good terms, even when it may not be.
And it is til we turn on the light
However, once the light is on, reality sets in.
And real life returns
We are faced with the struggles and problems in our relationship.
For you to tell me that you're liking the dress I'm in
I want you to acknowledge and appreciate me by giving compliments.
Not criticize me cause my life is a mess again
I do not want you to criticize my life or decisions, even if I am facing challenges.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AMY RIGBY
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Leslie Timms
writes great songs and what a voice, fantastic track, like a fifties classic
Adam J Duncan
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