That's All
Ben Webster And His Orchestra Lyrics
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And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all, that's all
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
Will warm the winter night
That's all, that's all
There are those, I am sure, that have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and ever more
That's all, that's all
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and ever more
That's all, that's all
The lyrics to Ben Webster And His Orchestra's song "That's All" express the singer's acceptance of their limited ability to give material possessions to their loved one. Instead of offering grand gestures or extravagant things, they promise to always be near and offer the only heart they own. The singer states that they can only give country walks in springtime and a hand to hold when it begins to fall. They offer a love that will continue to burn brightly even in the coldest of nights.
The singer acknowledges that others may give grander gifts, but what they lack in material possessions they more than make up for in the love they have to offer. They ask for very little in return, simply wanting their beloved to adore them for all time. The lyrics are a simple yet poignant expression of the depth of love and devotion that can exist between two people, and how it is not always the grand gestures that matter, but rather the constant presence and unwavering commitment to love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever
I can guarantee you an everlasting love that will never fade away
And a promise to be near each time you call
Not just love, but also a commitment to be there for you every time you need me
And the only heart I own
I'm giving you the most valuable thing I have, my heart
For you and you alone
It's exclusively yours, just for you
That's all, that's all
All I am and all I have, is yours
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I may not be able to afford luxuries like travel, but I can give you romantic and peaceful walks in the countryside in the springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
As autumn arrives, I'll be there to hold your hand, walk by your side and guide you with love and care
And a love whose burning light
My love for you is passionate and intense
Will warm the winter night
It will provide you with comfort and happiness, even in the coldest of times
There are those, I am sure, that have told you
I'm aware of other people who may have promised you wealth or materialistic things
They would give you the world for a toy
They may call those things the 'world', but in reality, they're just fleeting possessions
All I have are these arms to enfold you
More than money or possessions, I have my embrace to give you comfort and peace
And a love time can never destroy
No amount of time can diminish the love I have for you
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you're curious about what I want in exchange for my love...
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
I'm not asking for much in return
Say it's me that you'll adore
All I want in exchange for everything I'm giving you, is for you to tell me that you love me
For now and ever more
And to assure me that it's forever
That's all, that's all
That's all I need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBIN SPIELBERG, BOB HAYMES, ALAN BRANDT
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@danielleiva7312
Wow was looking for this!!! 2023 merry Christmas ya'll 🎉🎉🎉
@philpryor7524
When parts of the old memories suggest things were very good, better, more peaceful, here is a song, a performance of great beauty, to soothe us. Ah, Ben.
@zcdel9192
Best version of this classic song. A free ticket to a golden past.
@glynsmith4590
One benefit of old age - I lived through this era! What a privilege!!!
@alanblackwood1
Unmistakable Ben Webster. Beautiful.
@johnsnooks1874
Music is a transportation time machine..Wow.
@lowellthomasjr.468
This is PURE BEAUTY !
@janberings7743
That’s All and the best of ALL
@brucekuehn4031
I believe that this is a bonus track from the 1953 recording King of the Tenors. We also hear Ray Brown on bass and Sweets Edison on trumpet.
@cindychristian1700
Beautiful and very moving.