A coolly sophisticated alternative pop singer/songwriter with a subdued ele… Read Full Bio ↴A coolly sophisticated alternative pop singer/songwriter with a subdued electronic dance bent, Daniella Mason first gained attention for her 2014 single "Shade of You." She later expanded on this viral hit with "Cruel Summer," a single pulled from her 2017 eponymous album. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Mason broke into the music industry as a songwriter, penning songs for Nick Jonas, among others. Mason was a childhood friend of the Jonas Brothers, and Joe gave her a break by having her tour with his band DNCE. Mason began her solo career with the single "Shade of You," which earned some attention in 2014, the same year that she served as an opening act on Demi Lovato's spring tour. Later in 2014, she also released a cover of Paul McCartney's seasonal standard "Wonderful Christmastime." The EP Technicolour arrived in 2016, and the following year Mason released her self-titled full-length debut.

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

All I Want
Daniella Mason Lyrics

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I know that duty calls
And I know that you must go
And I know that tides must turn
And that they don't stop on account of me

But all I want is you tonight
All I want is you tonight

'Cause your hands they hold my heart
And your hands they fight them off
And I know that you awake and pray aloud for me
And they all stop on account of you

All I want
All I want is you tonight
All I want

'Cause I know your face
And I know your hands
And I know your breath
And I know your lips

And all I want

All I want is you tonight
All I want

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daniella Mason's song "All I Want" speak to the longing and desire the singer feels for someone they love deeply. Although the person they love must leave to attend to their duties, the singer only wants to be with them. They recognize that the world doesn't stop for their feelings, but it doesn't change their desire for the person. The singer describes the way this person makes them feel, how their hands hold their heart and fight off whatever troubles they face. They also recognize the love the other person has for them, as evidenced by the way they pray for them. The chorus repeats the plea to be with the person, emphasizing that they are all the singer wants.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep yearning for the person the singer loves. They value not just their physical presence, but the way they make them feel and the love that they show them. Despite the world moving on, the singer's emotions and desires remain the same.

Line by Line Meaning

I know that duty calls
I acknowledge that you have responsibilities that need your attention

And I know that you must go
I understand that you have to leave

And I know that tides must turn
I realize that unpredicted changes are bound to happen

And that they don't stop on account of me
I accept that the world doesn't revolve around me and my needs

But all I want is you tonight
Despite everything, all I crave for tonight is your presence

All I want is you tonight
Reiteration of my longing for you tonight

'Cause your hands they hold my heart
Your love and care for me is everything to me

And your hands they fight them off
Your strength and support help me tackle my battles

And I know that you awake and pray aloud for me
I understand that you think about me and pray for my well-being

And they all stop on account of you
Your influence and power has the ability to change things for good

All I want
Emphasis on the importance of you to me