All I Do
Daryl Braithwaite Lyrics
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All I do, seems to point to you
It won't be long, though it may seem much longer
All I do ... All I do and all I want to say
All I do ... Is lay awake until the night is day
All I do ... If I be close, if I be far away from you
So far
The things I say
The things that go unspoken
All I do seems to come from you
And so on, and so on forever
All I do ... All I do and all I want to say
All I do ... Is lay awake until the night is day
All I do ... If I be close, if I be far away from you
Nobody knows where you begin and where I end
Nobody else recieves the signals that I send
No misunderstanding, what I feel, what I say
All I do ... All I do and all I want to say
All I do ... Is lay awake until the night is day
All I do ... If I be close, if I be far away from you
The lyrics to Daryl Braithwaite's "All I Do" are a poetic expression of romantic devotion. The opening lines, "I guess it's you, though my eyes may wander," suggest that the singer is initially unsure of their feelings, but ultimately realizes that everything they do points back to their beloved. The repetition of "All I do" in the chorus reinforces this idea, emphasizing that their thoughts and actions are consumed by their love for this person.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer acknowledging that their feelings go beyond what they can express in words: "The things I say / The things that go unspoken / All I do seems to come from you." The metaphor of the signals they send being received only by their beloved highlights their deep connection, while also conveying a sense of longing and desperation.
The final verse serves as a summary of the song's message, with the singer declaring that there is "no misunderstanding" about their feelings. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that their love is all-consuming, and that they are willing to endure sleepless nights and distance if it means they can stay connected to their beloved.
Overall, "All I Do" is a beautifully crafted expression of devotion and longing, with poetic imagery that captures the intensity of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess it's you, though my eyes may wander
Although my eyes may look at others, I still feel that it's you who holds my affection
All I do, seems to point to you
Everything I say or do somehow relates back to thoughts of you
It won't be long, though it may seem much longer
Time seems to drag on when I'm away from you, but I know it won't be long until I see you again
All I do ... All I do and all I want to say
Everything I do and every thought I have is consumed by thoughts of you
Is lay awake until the night is day
I cannot sleep because you are always on my mind, day and night
If I be close, if I be far away from you
Whether I am near or far from you physically, my thoughts always remain the same
The things I say
All the words I speak are inspired by thoughts of you
The things that go unspoken
Even the things I keep to myself are still influenced by my feelings for you
All I do seems to come from you
All my actions and thoughts seem to have originated from my love for you
And so on, and so on forever
These feelings will endure for an eternity, continuing to shape my every thought and action
Nobody knows where you begin and where I end
Our love has become so intertwined that it's hard to distinguish where one person ends and the other begins
Nobody else recieves the signals that I send
Only you can truly understand the love that I'm sending out into the world
No misunderstanding, what I feel, what I say
There is no confusion about the depth of my emotions, whether expressed through words or actions
Writer(s): Ian Thomas
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rosapasquale8179
Today is my lucky day coz I found this song that keeps playing in my head since I was a kid. I've been searching for this song for 3 decades and now I finally found it!
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@damiencarr31
I love hearing stories like this, finding songs, good for you Rosa :)
@jamesminogue2873
This was me last night, such a good feeling!
@troydonohue6336
The same Rosa I couldn’t get this song out of my head either. I finally fine it
@garynewton1263
Hi Rosa, the album "Edge" is great.
@carmelcream7662
Powerful song from a fantastic album.I love his voice warm rich ,melodic and unique.
@scotsaussie184
So amazing that Daryl and Olivia Newton John came out of the same class at school. 2 of the best voices ever and defining things in my life
@peternieborak7108
In the difficult times (having lost both my parents within 13 months) it is refreshing to recall the relaxed times and great music of this era.
@suzeb7005
So Sorry to hear about your Terrible Loss...😔😥
Hope you are well & Love to you from WA 🇦🇺🌻