Bastiaan Ragas is a Dutch singer, actor, TV presenter, celebrity and musica… Read Full Bio ↴Bastiaan Ragas is a Dutch singer, actor, TV presenter, celebrity and musical star. In the 1990s he was in the boyband Caught In The Act, which enjoyed sifnificant success mostly in Germany. After the departure of Caught In The Act, Ragas developed a steady career in his native country as a stage performer in many musicals and appearing in various television programmes. He is married to Dutch TV presenter and fellow musical star Tooske Breugem, with whom Ragas has children and they had a massive Top 40 hit together with a duet.

All or Nothing
Bastiaan Ragas Lyrics

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I got stuck in lies and in temptation
Oh I prayed for faithful love
On my knees for eternal salvation
Your love is all that I need

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
This is the time to show what I'm feeling
this is the time to show you I care

This is the time to tell you
Is it all or nothing
All I want, all I want is you
I got stuck in lies and in temptation...

Took some time to see your beauty
The brightness of your smile
Simple gestures made me a believer
Your love is all that I need
Don't wait so long
'Cause it makes me feel so small
Just hold me and tell me
Do you feel the same

[Chorus:]

Is it all or nothing
All I want, all I want is you
All I want, all I want is you
All I want, all I want is you
All I want, all I want is you
Don't wait so long
It makes me feel so small
Just hold me now and tell me
Do you feel the same
Is it all or nothing
All I want is you

[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bastiaan Ragas's song "All or Nothing" are about seeking faithful love and overcoming temptation. The singer expresses a desire to have a love that is pure and true, asking for eternal salvation through their prayers. They acknowledge that they have "got stuck in lies and in temptation," but they see the beauty in their partner and are willing to show their affection. The singer is vulnerable, asking their partner if they feel the same way about their relationship and if it is truly all or nothing.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of their partner's love and how it is all they need. They also note that the simple gestures of love that their partner performs help them believe in the relationship. The repeated chorus reinforces the theme of the song, with the singer encouraging their partner to show their love and devotion.

This song speaks to the power of love and the struggle to find a faithful and true relationship amidst temptation and doubt. The singer expresses a willingness to put it all on the line and make their relationship work or else move on, highlighting the importance of being true to oneself and one's desires.

Line by Line Meaning

I got stuck in lies and in temptation
I found myself caught up in dishonesty and temptation.

Oh I prayed for faithful love
I prayed for a genuine and devoted love.

On my knees for eternal salvation
I begged for endless love and commitment.

Your love is all that I need
Your love is what I need to feel complete.

This is the time to show what I'm feeling
This is the time for me to express my emotions.

this is the time to show you I care
This is the time for me to show you that you matter to me.

This is the time to tell you
This is the time for me to reveal my feelings.

Is it all or nothing
Do you want everything or nothing at all?

All I want, all I want is you
All I desire is you, nothing else.

Took some time to see your beauty
It took a while for me to appreciate your allure.

The brightness of your smile
The radiance of your grin.