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All my life
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I've been waiting for you
My wonderful one, I've begun
Living all my life
All my love
Has been waiting for you
My life is sublime, now that I'm
You seem so lovely, so far above me
I'm almost afraid to look
But I adore you; I pledge before you
A heart that's an open book
All my life
Hold me close to your heart
But all else above, hold my love
Darling, just hold my love
The song All My Life by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra is a classic love song that talks about waiting and yearning for someone who is the love of one's life. The song begins by stating that the singer has spent their entire life waiting for their significant other to arrive. The singer describes this person as "wonderful" and expresses how their presence has made their life complete. The chorus repeats the idea of "living all my life" with this person, emphasizing the importance of this relationship.
The second verse talks about the singer's love for this person, stating that they have been waiting for them as well. The singer describes their life as "sublime" now that they have found this person. The second half of this verse describes the singer's fear of this person being too good for them, but also their admiration and devotion for them. The chorus is repeated, with the addition of the words "hold me close to your heart," emphasizing the closeness of this relationship.
Overall, the song is a beautiful telling of finding the love of one's life and how that love has transformed their life completely. It talks about the fear of being vulnerable and the feeling of being complete with the presence of the loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
Throughout my entire existence, from birth until this present moment
I've been waiting for you
I have patiently waited for your arrival and presence in my life
My wonderful one, I've begun
You, my beloved, are magnificent and I have now embarked on a new journey with you by my side
Living all my life
My life feels complete and vibrant now that I am sharing it with you
All my love
Every ounce of my affection and adoration
Has been waiting for you
I have always held this love for you, even before we met
My life is sublime, now that I'm
My existence is elevated and full of joy now that I have you
Living all my love
I am expressing my love to you and enjoying the experience of doing so
You seem so lovely, so far above me
Your beauty and grace appear to be beyond my reach and I am in awe of you
I'm almost afraid to look
I am somewhat intimidated to look at you, since you evoke such strong emotions
But I adore you; I pledge before you
However, I deeply cherish and admire you and vow to always do so
A heart that's an open book
My true feelings are transparent and genuine, and I fully reveal them to you
All my life
Once again reiterating my lifelong affection
Hold me close to your heart
I long to be near you and embrace you
But all else above, hold my love
Above all else, I want you to treasure and cherish the love I have for you
Darling, just hold my love
My beloved, please keep my love safe and secure in your heart
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: SAMMY H. STEPT, SIDNEY D. MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
George Katz
Helen Ward was one outstanding vocalist.
Otto
So beautiful
Lon Felps
Thanks for sharing this number. Helen Ward, Teddy Wilson, and Krupa with Benny.
Barry I. Grauman
The song was originally featured in an now forgotten movie musical, Phil Regan's "Laughing Irish Eyes".