"All or Nothing" was used as the third international single release from American singer/actress Cher's twenty third album Believe. After "Strong Enough" didn't do well on the Billboard Hot 100, "All or Nothing" was released and cracked the top 40 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart at number 38. "All or Nothing" went to #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart in the Autumn of 1999.
Music Video
The music video for "All or Nothing" was shot while Cher was on tour for her album, Believe. Although most of the video features random clips of some of Cher's Do You Believe? tour performances, new footage was filmed in which Cher sang the song, wore a red wig and a silver outfit rather than the tour costume which Cher herself described as "Bozo the Clown-meets-Braveheart look."
In 1999, the video was released as a VHS and CD-R promos in North America, but later that year it was included in the Taiwanese release of the Believe album.
A remix video was made which is very similar to the original version. The main difference is that the remix video is in black and white. Although Dan Rux most famously known as Dan-O-Rama made all the remix videos for the Believe album's singles (including a tour-only video mix), it is unknown whether he created the "All or Nothing" remix video. The remix used in the video is the Almighty Definitive Mix.
Prior to the release of the video in the UK and Europe a video comprising of scenes from the previous 2 videos - 'Believe' and 'Strong Enough' was used as the official video was not completed in time
All or Nothing
Cher Lyrics
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I've been calling your name
Got that lonely feeling again
Calling out your name
Do you hear me? Do you want me?
Baby it's all or nothing now
I don't want to run
You're breaking my heart
If you leave me now
Don't want to wait for ever
Who do you think you're fooling
Who do you think you're fooling
Baby it's all or nothing
Baby it's all or nothing now
I've been trying to get to your heart
But I'm chasing shadows
We keep falling further apart
So near and you're so far
Do you care now? Do you know how?
Baby it's all or nothing now
I don't want to run and I can't walk out
Breaking my heart if you leave me now
Don't want to wait forever
Who do you think you're fooling
Who do you think you're fooling
Baby it's all or nothing
Baby it's all or nothing now
Sometimes when you touch me
I just can't help myself
Desire makes me weak
Desire makes me weak
Do you care now? Do you know how?
The lyrics of Cher's song "All or Nothing" depict the emotions of an individual who is in a state of confusion about their romantic relationship. The person is standing out in the rain, calling out the name of their lover, but feels lonely and hopeless. They wonder whether their lover still wants them, whether they hear them or not. The person knows that their relationship is at a critical juncture because it is all or nothing. They don't want to run nor walk out because they would be heartbroken if they did. In essence, the person is pleading with their lover not to give up on them and not to take them for granted.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of desire and the impact it has on the singer's emotions. They feel weak and powerless when their lover touches them because of the intense desire they feel. The singer wonders if their lover understands their needs and desires.
Overall, "All or Nothing" is a ballad about the intense emotions and confusion that arise when a romantic relationship is in turmoil. Cher's soulful voice does an excellent job of conveying the heartbreak and helplessness the singer feels, making the song a relatable experience for anyone going through a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been standing out in the rain
I have been waiting outside in the rain for you.
I've been calling your name
I have been trying to get your attention by calling your name.
Got that lonely feeling again
I feel alone and sad.
Calling out your name
I am still shouting your name in hopes that you will hear me.
Do you hear me? Do you want me?
Are you listening to me? Do you want to be with me?
Baby it's all or nothing now
Our relationship is at a critical point, and we need to decide whether to commit fully or not at all.
I don't want to run
I don't want to give up on us.
And I can't walk out
I can't leave you behind.
You're breaking my heart
Your actions are hurting me deeply.
If you leave me now
If you choose to walk away from us.
Don't want to wait for ever
I don't want to wait forever to know where we stand.
Who do you think you're fooling
Who are you trying to trick with your indecisiveness?
Baby it's all or nothing
We need to decide whether to fully commit or not.
Baby it's all or nothing now
We need to make a decision now.
I've been trying to get to your heart
I have been trying to make a deeper, emotional connection with you.
But I'm chasing shadows
But it feels like I am just chasing something that isn't real.
We keep falling further apart
Our relationship keeps getting worse.
So near and you're so far
We are physically close, but emotionally distant.
Do you care now? Do you know how?
Do you care about me now? Do you understand how I am feeling?
Sometimes when you touch me
When we are physically intimate.
I just can't help myself
I can't control my desire for you.
Desire makes me weak
My attraction to you makes me vulnerable.
Desire makes me weak
My attraction to you makes me vulnerable.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARIA LAWSON, DERICK TAYLOR
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I've been standing out in the rain
I've been calling your name
Got that lonely feeling again
Calling out your name
Do you hear me? Do you want me?
Baby it's all or nothing now
I don't want to run
And I can't walk out
You're breaking my heart
If you leave me now
Don't want to wait for ever
Who do you think you're fooling
Who do you think you're fooling
Baby it's all or nothing
Baby it's all or nothing now
I've been trying to get to your heart
But I'm chasing shadows
We keep falling further apart
So near and you're so far
Do you care now? Do you know how?
Baby it's all or nothing now
I don't want to run and I can't walk out
Breaking my heart if you leave me now
Don't want to wait forever
Who do you think you're fooling
Who do you think you're fooling
Baby it's all or nothing
Baby it's all or nothing now
@AJMontgomery
I loved this song so much back in '98 , and it still holds up the production is great and Cher is a phenomenal vocalist
@toledohernandez1563
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20 años y todavía suena como si fuera recién sacada del horno.. super moderna 2018💖👐👐👏👏
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@seanzackson9232
This is one of her most standout songs....the energy compels my soul to follow along. Breathtaking.
@wesssayers2873
❤️
@pertsayla-outinen549
I love Cher. Heavenly voice and beautiful face.
@itsmesia2469
I agree.... she is just amazing.....
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Minä myös :)
@DwanGarcez
Taivaallinen ääni, kaunis ja ihana.