That's All
Bobby Hackett / Billy Butterfield Lyrics
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And the 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
And a love whose burning light
That's all, that's all
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the 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 adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the 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 adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
The song "That's All" by Bobby Hackett and Billy Butterfield is a romantic ballad that speaks of a love that is pure and permanent. The first stanza of the song explains that the singer can only offer love that will endure forever and the promise to be there for their loved one always. The second stanza delves further into the depth of the singer’s affection by offering small but meaningful gestures of love- holding hands, romantic walks in the countryside, and a commitment to keep the relationship strong.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever
I can offer you a love that transcends time.
And the promise to be near each time you call
Whenever you need me, I'll be there for you.
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
You have my heart and it belongs to no one else.
That's all, that's all
That's everything I have to offer.
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can share with you the simple pleasures of life like walks in the countryside during spring.
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I'll be there to give you support and comfort during the difficult times.
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter night
My love is intense and will bring light and warmth during even the darkest of times.
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
Others may have made grandiose promises, but I make no such claims.
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the love time can never destroy
All I can offer you are my loving embrace and a love that is eternal.
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you are wondering what I expect from you in return,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
You'll be relieved to know that I don't expect much from you.
Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
Just tell me that you love me and always will.
That's all, that's all
That's everything I need from you.
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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