All Of You
Billie Holiday with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra Lyrics


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You are the promised kiss of springtime
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song

You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Some day my happy arms will hold you
And some day I'll know that moment divine




When all the things you are, are mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billie Holiday Ray Ellis and His Orchestra's song All of You express a deep longing and love for a person that is compared to the beauty and hope of springtime. The promise of their love is what sustains the singer through the lonely and cold winter, making it feel shorter and more bearable. The person is also likened to the hush of evening, an almost tangible sensation that quivers with the possibility of a lovely song. Their presence is a source of inspiration and light, like a guiding star.


The singer admires their beloved's qualities, stating that the dearest things they know are what their beloved represents. The lyrics express a feeling of hope that someday they will be able to hold their beloved in their arms, experiencing the divine moment of having all the things that they are, together. The lyrics are both romantic and optimistic, anticipating the fulfillment of love and the bliss that it brings.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the promised kiss of springtime
You represent the feeling of hope and renewal that comes with the arrival of spring


That makes the lonely winter seem long
Your presence is so comforting that it can make a long and cold season seem shorter and less unbearable


You are the breathless hush of evening
You exude a sense of calm and tranquility that can be felt during a peaceful evening


That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
Your presence creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, as if you are about to break out into a beautiful melody


You are the angel glow that lights a star
You have a radiant quality that brings light and warmth to everything around you, like an angel lighting up a star


The dearest things I know are what you are
You are the most precious thing in my life, and I treasure everything about you


Some day my happy arms will hold you
I long for the day when I can embrace you and hold you close to me with pure happiness


And some day I'll know that moment divine
One day, I will experience a moment of pure bliss and divine happiness that can only come from being with you


When all the things you are, are mine
When I am able to have all of you, including your heart, soul, and presence, all of my dreams will come true




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein

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