All the Things You Are
Dizzy Gillespie / Charlie Parker 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 to "All the Things You Are" are a beautiful depiction of love and affection. The singer compares their love interest to the promised kiss of springtime, which represents renewal and growth after a long, dreary winter. This image evokes a sense of hope and optimism, suggesting that the singer's love for this person brings a new sense of life to them after a lonely time.
Additionally, the lyrics describe this person as the "breathless hush of evening," a moment of quiet and peace before the start of a beautiful song. This comparison reflects the emotional impact this person has on the singer, as they bring a sense of calm and contentment to their life.
The chorus reaffirms the singer's admiration for their love interest, as they describe them as an "angel glow that lights a star." This metaphor suggests that this person is a source of light and inspiration in their life. The final lines of the song express the singer's longing to hold this person, and their ultimate goal of having "all the things you are" be theirs.
Overall, the lyrics to "All the Things You Are" present a powerful image of love and devotion, and the ways in which a person can bring joy and light into someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You bring the joy and renewal of spring, a promise of brighter days to come
That makes the lonely winter seem long
Your absence feels like an endless, barren winter - but the thought of you brings hope
You are the breathless hush of evening
Your presence is a quiet, peaceful pause, a moment of stillness in the chaos of life
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
The anticipation of being with you is like the buildup before a beautiful melody
You are the angel glow that lights a star
You radiate a celestial brightness that illuminates my life
The dearest things I know are what you are
My affection for you surpasses all else - you are the most precious thing to me
Some day my happy arms will hold you
I look forward to the day when I can finally embrace you with joy
And some day I'll know that moment divine
I patiently await the perfect moment when everything will align for us
When all the things you are, are mine
I dream of a future where I possess all that you embody, all that you have to offer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein
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@giblet33
Greatest recording. Used to listen to this over and over while doing homework. This my soul
@ohevshalomel
I love this version. Thank you for posting this.
@pepekiike
What a beautiful song! It really touch my heart!
@rodrigotamayo6069
La dupla dorada del Jazz
@ordaineddoodle4970
Cannot overestimate the impact that Bird and Diz had on the trajectory of American music.
@jubilose7367
Best version ever
@jimandangiegeorge2392
The first jazz recording of this standard. All the other cats take there cue from this.
@brucescott4261
Birks and Yard...BOP'S HEARTBEAT!
@craigbrowning9448
Jerome Kern's widdow tried to have this recording Banned, fortunately the Supreme Court Justice that heard the case was Jazz fan.
This song's continued use comes from this version.
@jsbrules
That lawsuit was apparently against the later Stan Kenton arrangement with Maynard Ferguson on trumpet (which Ferguson first performed with Charlie Barnet), not Gillespie and Parker's record. But I think it's true that this Bird/Diz was the first important jazz recording of the song.