All Of You
Cole Porter/Mel Tormé Lyrics
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there's a big romantic deal I've got to wangle
For I've fallen for a certain luscious lass
And it's not a passing fancy or a fancy pass
I love the look of you, the lure of you
The sweet of you, the pure of you
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
I'd love to gain complete control of you
And handle even the heart and soul of you
So love, at least, a small percent of me, do
For I love all of you
The lyrics to Cole Porter/Mel Tormé's song "All of You" describe a speaker who has fallen in love with a woman and desires to gain complete control of her, both physically and emotionally. The language used throughout the song is rich with sensory description and metaphor, emphasizing the physical and intoxicating qualities that have drawn the singer to this woman. In particular, he highlights his love for "the look of you, the lure of you," as well as "the sweet of you, the pure of you."
The lyrics also reveal a sense of urgency and a desire for reciprocity in the singer's feelings. He insists that his love for the woman is not a passing fancy or a fling, but rather a deep and lasting connection. He pleads with her to "love, at least, a small percent of [him]," suggesting that he needs some form of validation or acknowledgement from her in order to maintain his own emotional stability.
Overall, the lyrics to "All of You" convey a mix of desire, desperation, and earnestness that is common in many love songs throughout history. Through his use of vivid imagery and emotionally charged language, Porter/Tormé captures the intensity of romantic love and the complex dynamics that can arise between two people who are drawn to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
After watching your appeal from ev'ry angle
After observing your charms intensively and critically,
there's a big romantic deal I've got to wangle
I must figure out how to win your affection.
For I've fallen for a certain luscious lass
I have become deeply enamored with a particular woman,
And it's not a passing fancy or a fancy pass
My feeling is not a fleeting infatuation or a superficial fling.
I love the look of you, the lure of you
I love your physical appearance and the attraction it exudes,
The sweet of you, the pure of you
I adore your kindheartedness and unadulterated nature,
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
I am captivated by the beauty of your eyes, the warmth of your embrace, and the allure of your lips,
The east, west, north, and the south of you
I cherish and desire every part of you, in every direction,
I'd love to gain complete control of you
I desire to have absolute authority over you,
And handle even the heart and soul of you
I want to manage and be responsible for your emotional well-being and innermost essence.
So love, at least, a small percent of me, do
Please return my affection, even if it's just a little bit,
For I love all of you
Because I have fallen in love with every aspect of who you are.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COLE PORTER
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