All Of You
Charles K.L. Davis Lyrics
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That's all you got to do
Only got to love me
That's all you got to do
You really got a hold on me
I really got to hold you
Only got to hold on
That's all we got to do
Whoo!
You only got to love me
That's all you got to do
Only got to love me
That's all you got to do
In these lyrics from Charles K.L. Davis's song "All Of You," the singer is communicating a simple and powerful message about the essence of a loving relationship. By repeating the phrase "Only got to love me, That's all you got to do," the artist is emphasizing the importance of love as the foundation of a strong and enduring bond between two people. The straightforward lyrics convey a sense of purity and sincerity, highlighting the idea that love should be at the core of any relationship.
The repetition of the lines "You only got to love me, That's all you got to do" throughout the song serves to underscore the simplicity and beauty of love as a guiding principle in relationships. The singer seems to be reminding both themselves and their partner that at the heart of it all, love is what truly matters. This insistence on the power of love as the central element in a relationship creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, as the artist lays bare their emotions and desires.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of reciprocity in love, as the artist sings, "You only got to love me, That's all you got to do." By framing love as a reciprocal act that both parties in a relationship should engage in, the singer is highlighting the importance of mutual affection and commitment. The notion of holding onto each other symbolizes the idea of support and connection, suggesting a partnership built on trust and shared experiences.
Overall, these lyrics from "All Of You" by Charles K.L. Davis encapsulate a profound message about the simplicity and power of love in fostering meaningful connections. Through the repeated refrain of "Only got to love me, That's all you got to do," the artist conveys a poignant reminder of the transformative effect of love in relationships. The song's upbeat and celebratory tone, with the enthusiastic "Whoo!" interjection, further underscores the joy and fulfillment that can be found in nurturing a loving and supportive connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
You only got to love me
It is simply necessary for you to show me love in order to connect with me.
That's all you got to do
Expressing love towards me is the sole requirement for our relationship.
Only got to love me
The act of loving me is the only thing that is needed.
That's all you got to do
There is no additional action required besides showing love towards me.
You really got a hold on me
You have a deep emotional influence over me.
I really got to hold you
I feel the strong desire to express physical affection towards you.
Only got to hold on
We simply need to continue to maintain our connection.
That's all we got to do
The key to our relationship is to persevere and remain connected.
That's right
Affirming that the understanding of the importance of love and connection is correct.
Whoo!
Expressing enthusiasm and joy towards the idea of love and connection.
You only got to love me
The fundamental aspect required in our relationship is your love towards me.
That's all you got to do
Showing love towards me is the primary action expected in our relationship.
Only got to love me
The act of loving me is the sole focus and necessity.
That's all you got to do
There is nothing more important or necessary than demonstrating love towards me.
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Written by: M. Davis
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Pat Ka'ano'i
One of Hawaii's greatest tenors - my idol as a child growing up in Kalihi. I got to meet him a few times as an entertainer. He has always been a part of the influence of how and why I sing today. Aloha 'oe! Pat Ka'ano'i
J Haalilio Heyer
Being there in person next to the piano while he sang and played traditional Hawaiian oldies as well as a mix of all types of other songs was a moving and emotional experience. Thank you for posting this!
Palakika K-
OMG!!! Thank you for posting! Such an amazing man and voice. Just wish he were still around...
Charles Jay
SPEAK, MEMORY (from Vladimir Nabokov)
Surely, Charles K. L. Davis was --- IS --- one of Hawaii's Music Treasures. Like Tandy MacKenzie, another of Hawaii's great operatic tenors, Charley's voice now belongs to The Ages. If memory serves correctly, it was 1958 when he returned to Hawaii to become the centerpiece of Ray Kinney's Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room show. Here, he recorded his first LP album, whose cover showed him surrounded by dancers of Kent Ghirard's famed Hula Nani Dancers. It was first in Don the Beachcomber's Bora Bora Lounge on a lovely spring morning when I was passing the International Marketplace, that I first heard him singing. The song was a recording of "You Are Beautiful," from Rogers & Hammerstein's final Broadway musical, "Flower Drum Song." I quickly went inside, sat down and relaxed with a coffee, while watching him being interviewed for the Kimo McVay radio program.
As a young Pearl Harbor sailor at the time, I began standing outside the Royal Hawaiian on the beach each night, watching and listening to him sing in Ray Kinney's Monarch Room show. That was in 1958. It wasn't until about 1977 that I actually met him in Terii Rua's Tahitian shop on Waialae Avenue, when he entered the shop with an old friend of mine, Kimo Mansfield. At the time, Charley was grossly overweight by at least 70-80 pounds. He was quite friendly, quite warm and forthcoming in personality. How I treasure these moments! By now, he had settled into a long term gig as pianist-singer for the large luncheon crowd at Kemo'o Farms in Wahiawa. The last time I saw him was in the mid-1980s with my wife at the Hawaii Theater in downtown Honolulu, where he appeared onstage much trimmer and still in wonderful voice.
During our Florida years in the 1990s, old friend Kent Ghirard sent me audio tapes of his music, along with a video tape of other noted entertainers, such as Emma Veary, discussing their years together at Julliard and her tearful remembrances of such a wonderful friend at the news of his death. Some years later, I would remember Charley as I sang "You Are Beautiful" to my beautiful young English students in China, as the perfect example of American musicality and appreciation for Chinese culture in our own country. (They loved the song, if not my craggy voice!)
Charles K.L. Davis, born in Waialua on the North Shore, the son of a plantation physician, whose voice propelled him to the edge of greatness in the world of Opera, must be perpetuated in the memories of Hawaii's greatest singers. He left us too soon and we remember him in gratitude for the gift of his lovely tenor voice. Mahalo, Charley, and God Speed ....
Broken Chord Theme
My voice teacher.......loved him and his teaching.....mahalo Charles...love Skip
Shawn D
Broken Chord Theme.. did he teach? Any recordings?
Mary K. Dias
Bonnie, I wish you could post the songs from that record-I love those songs you mentioned and more.
Richard Yu
I have been a fan for a very long time. Does anybody know where I can get his recordings?
Atrades Jenkins
this is my great uncle!!!