Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."
All The World Envy
Chris Botti Lyrics
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But the young men were just mad they nursed their grievances
And she was flattered by his charm
It wouldn't do her any harm they all had their chances
He sent her flowers and limousines
She was treated like a queen
Anything she ever wanted
And everyone expected soon
That she could ask him for the moon if she would wear his ring
Knowing glances from his friends
In the homes at the weekends of high society
But he didn't give a damn
He never felt more like a man
And all the time the clock was ticking
And all would envy
The older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes all would envy
In a house upon a hill
She was there with time to kill
She lived a life she'd only dreamed
The life was never what it seemed
To all her friends that she'd ignored
She denied that she was bored
She had no time for dancing - no time for dancing
But the clock upon the wall
That was ticking in the hall always reminded her
That life was going on elsewhere
But she was happy and she whould swear she wouldn't change a thing
And all would envy
The older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes all would envy
Now its five o'clock am
She must have spent the night again with that old friend of hers
She loves to dance
She's missing more and more these days
But he's still stuck in his old ways
Perhaps she needs a little more romance
But the clock upon the wall is still ticking in the hall
She must be home soon - soon
Where a younger man would weep
He takes a pill and goes to sleep
Now who would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife?
Who would envy? Who would envy?
The song "All Would Envy" by Chris Botti tells a story about a beautiful young woman who caught the attention of an older man. Although the young men were envious of his attention towards her, she was more flattered than anything else. He showered her with gifts and attention, treating her like a queen, while she denied to her friends that she was bored with the life she lived. The clock constantly reminded her that time was moving forward, yet she was trapped in her life with the older man, missing out on the experiences that other young women her age were having. The song ends with her coming home at 5 AM after spending the night with an old friend, while the older man takes a pill and goes to sleep.
The underlying theme of this song is the idea that sometimes people get trapped in the wrong choices they’ve made in life, and sometimes they don't even realize they are trapped until it's too late. The young girl in the song was quickly swept away by the attention and luxurious lifestyle she was given, but it eventually caused her to miss out on the joys of youth, friendship, and life experiences. The clock ticking represents the constant reminder that time is moving forward, and opportunities to experience life are being missed. Overall, the song presents a cautionary tale about the trap of falling into unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Old enough to be her dad
He is significantly older than his partner
But the young men were just mad they nursed their grievances
Young men did not approve of the relationship
And she was flattered by his charm
She was attracted to his charisma
It wouldn't do her any harm they all had their chances
Her previous partners had their opportunities
He sent her flowers and limousines
He showered her with gifts
She was treated like a queen
He treated her with the utmost respect
Anything she ever wanted
Her every wish was granted
It was no problem for a man like him
He had the means to fulfill her desires
And everyone expected soon
The couple was expected to get engaged
That she could ask him for the moon if she would wear his ring
She could have anything if she agreed to marry him
Knowing glances from his friends
His friends were aware of the age difference
In the homes at the weekends of high society
They socialized with wealthy and influential people
But he didn't give a damn
He did not care about their opinions
He never felt more like a man
He was proud to be with her
And all the time the clock was ticking
Time was running out for them
And all would envy
People were envious of their relationship
The older man and his beautiful young wife
The couple had a significant age difference
In a house upon a hill
They lived in an affluent neighborhood
She was there with time to kill
She had free time
She lived a life she'd only dreamed
She lived a luxurious lifestyle
The life was never what it seemed
Their life was not as perfect as it appeared
To all her friends that she'd ignored
She had neglected her friendships
She denied that she was bored
She did not want to admit to being dissatisfied
She had no time for dancing - no time for dancing
She did not have time for leisure activities
But the clock upon the wall
Time was constantly passing
That was ticking in the hall always reminded her
The sound of the ticking clock served as a constant reminder of time passing
That life was going on elsewhere
The world was moving on without her
But she was happy and she whould swear she wouldn't change a thing
She claimed to be content with her life
Now its five o'clock am
It is very early in the morning
She must have spent the night again with that old friend of hers
She spent the night with someone other than her partner
She loves to dance
She enjoys dancing
She's missing more and more these days
She is becoming more absent from home
But he's still stuck in his old ways
Her partner is set in his routines
Perhaps she needs a little more romance
She desires more romance
But the clock upon the wall is still ticking in the hall
Time is still passing
She must be home soon - soon
She needs to return home soon
Where a younger man would weep
A younger man would be devastated in this situation
He takes a pill and goes to sleep
He tries to ignore his emotions and sleep
Now who would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife?
The relationship is not enviable anymore
Who would envy? Who would envy?
The song ends with the question, who would still envy their relationship?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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@otanksinaga9693
Old enough to be her dad
But the young men were just mad they nursed their grievances
And she was flattered by his charm
It wouldn't do her any harm they all had their chances
He sent her flowers and limousines
She was treated like a queen
Anything she ever wanted
It was no problem for a man like him
And everyone expected soon
That she could ask him for the moon
If she would wear his ring
Knowing glances from his friends
In the homes at the weekends of high society
But he didn't give a damn
He never felt more like a man
And all the time the clock was ticking
And all would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes, all would envy
In a house upon a hill
She was there with time to kill
She lived a life she'd only dreamed
The life was never what it seemed
To all her friends that she'd ignored
She denied she was bored
She had no time for dancing, no time for dancing
But the clock upon the wall
That was ticking in the hall
Always reminded her
That life was going on as well
But she was happy and she would swear she wouldn't change a thing
And all would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes, all would envy
Now it's 5 o'clock am
She must have spent the night again with that old friend of hers
She loves to dance
She's missing more and more these days
But he's still stuck in his old ways
Perhaps she needs a little more romance
But the clock upon the wall is still ticking in the hall
She must be home soon, soon
Where a younger man would weep
He takes a pill and goes to sleep
Now who would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife
Who would envy?
Who would envy?
@arthurshepherd8757
All would envy Shawn Colvin
beautiful for life
and when they let their envy go
then she shows her soul
where beauty lives forever
she 'knows' she 'knows'
she comes and goes
she's a vessel all would envy
she waits for them to let go
then she lets them row
and I row for all I'm worth
I paid for my berth
@alleshi8243
Old enough to be her dad
But the young men were just mad they nursed their grievances
And she was flattered by his charm
It wouldn't do her any harm they all had their chances
He sent her flowers and limousines
She was treated like a queen
Anything she ever wanted
It was no problem for a man like him
And everyone expected soon
That she could ask him for the moon if she would wear his ring
Knowing glances from his friends
In the homes at the weekends of high society
But he didn't give a damn
He never felt more like a man
And all the time the clock was ticking
And all would envy
The older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes all would envy
In a house upon a hill
She was there with time to kill
She lived a life she'd only dreamed
The life was never what it seemed
To all her friends that she'd ignored
She denied that she was bored
She had no time for dancing - no time for dancing
But the clock upon the wall
That was ticking in the hall always reminded her
That life was going on elsewhere
But she was happy and she whould swear she wouldn't change a thing
And all would envy
The older man and his beautiful young wife
Yes all would envy
Now its five o'clock am
She must have spent the night again with that old friend of hers
She loves to dance
She's missing more and more these days
But he's still stuck in his old ways
Perhaps she needs a little more romance
But the clock upon the wall is still ticking in the hall
She must be home soon - soon
Where a younger man would weep
He takes a pill and goes to sleep
Now who would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife?
Who would envy? Who would envy?
@robertjones9450
This is a beautiful song, probably based on timeless true stories.
@ride3035
Her voice is absolutely hypnotic! She sounds like a good friend and loving mother. Like the note is a child, she cradles it. The melody is safe in her hands, and I have never felt more at home. This track is the denotation of the word romance.
@jaybee2402
Rather how Karen Carpenter would have sounded had she reached 60.
@ivethsamara5003
❤❤❤ Beautiful melody🎶🎶🎶🥰 love it!
@Andrea_404
One of the smoothest things I've ever heard, and all those feels...I can't stop listening.
@VladislavVladimirov
"...and where a younger man would weep he takes a pill and goes to sleeeeep..." - this phrase alsways makes me get goosebumps.
@PatBarbara
Love the rhythm, love the real womanly voice (my kind of style), the smooth gliding into each phrase and note....Just Beautiful!!!!! <3<3<3
@ioypsilon5690
Great rhyme and the trumpet wonderful
@chi-nanam6078
I LOVE, LOVE ❤️ THIS SONG!!!
@antoinetteessa4227
One of my favorites...of course everything Chris does is my favorite :-)