Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
All the Things You Are
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
And some day I'll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Some day my happy arms will hold you
And some day I'll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
The lyrics of the song “All The Things You Are” describe the deep admiration and affection the singer feels towards someone they love. The singer uses metaphors to paint a picture of their lover. They call their lover the “promised kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening” to show how much they mean to them, and how they brighten up their life. The lyrics also talk about the hope of being able to hold their lover in their arms someday, and the anticipation of that moment when they can finally call all the things their lover is, theirs.
The lyrics use imagery and metaphors to express the depth of love and devotion towards a loved one. The phrase “promised kiss of springtime” refers to the freshness and hope that someone brings into the singer’s life. The “breathless hush of evening” represents a peaceful moment of the day that the singer finds in their lover. The line “And some day I'll know that moment divine” expresses the powerful longing to achieve union with the one they love, and the fulfillment that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You are the hope and joy that a long and harsh season of life comes to an end
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the light in the darkness that delays the coming of an end
You are the breathless hush of evening
You are the serene calmness and stillness that comes with the end of a hectic day
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the anticipation of something beautiful about to happen
You are the angel glow that lights a star
You are the divine light that illuminates the darkness and guides us
The dearest things I know are what you are
You are the most precious and valuable thing in my life
Some day my happy arms will hold you
I eagerly look forward to the day when I will embrace you with joy
And some day I'll know that moment divine
I anticipate the moment when I will finally experience something amazing and magical
When all the things you are, are mine
When I can have all of you, with all of your wonderful qualities, as my own
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN
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@Gruntol5
Mulligan, Brubeck & Desmond - the heroes of my youth in the 1950's. Their records took all my pocket money. I don't regret one penny of it.
@frickpoo6644
Like a champ you marched on!!!!
@richardpotter7298
I discovered them...in early 80s..at 11. Now I own TWO BARITONES.. a Selmer super action 80...n a Jean Cartier..both with low As...n high F#..... so you could say... it's a very big part of my life
@elcolordeljazz
El diálogo de saxofones entre Gerry y Desmond es toda una obra de arte.
@francisascone1997
What creativity !! Desmond was just so great. He's a poet on the sax.
The whole group was great.
@GeneTrujillo
I am not so sure about some of the fashion choices on this one but the musicality is off the charts! I can't get enough of listening to Paul Desmond's tone.
@Tallinheels
The 70s were the nadir of men’s fashion. I was lucky enough to be at Berkeley in the late 50s and loved going across the bridge tonSFvand seeing him live, along with Ahmad Jamal and the MJQ and many others. Hair was short and I think I wore Madras Giant shirts and chinos with Bass Weejuns and still got in.
@ardentearth3184
I love how Paul’s solo builds on this one. Alan the drummer does a great job of driving things along too.
@gladtobeopenminded
Tasty, tasty drumming - exceptional!
@jenesuispascommecaaunature6874
Nobody will do nothing better than Gerry & Paul in the future on that theme!! wooww brilliant!