All Of You
Ella & Cole Porter Lyrics
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The lure of you
The sweet of you
The pure of you
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
The east, west, north, and the south of you
I'd love to gain complete control of you
And handle even the heart and soul of you
For I love all 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 Ella & Cole Porter's song "All Of You" express a deep and passionate love for someone. The singer is captivated by the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the person they are addressing. They adore every aspect of their being, from the looks to the allure, sweetness, and purity. The lyrics evoke a sense of desire and longing to possess and have control over this person, not just their physical presence but also their heart and soul.
The repetition of "I'd love to gain complete control of you" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's feelings and their yearning to have a deep connection. They want to handle the core of the person, to understand them fully and have a grip on their emotions and inner being. Despite this intense desire for control, the singer also acknowledges that they only ask for a small percentage of love in return. They are aware that their love may be overwhelming, but they hope that the person will reciprocate at least a fraction of that affection.
Overall, the lyrics of "All Of You" express a deep and all-consuming love, a desire to possess and understand every aspect of someone's being, while also acknowledging the need for reciprocity and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the looks of you
I am deeply enamored by your physical appearance
The lure of you
Your irresistible charm and appeal captivate me
The sweet of you
Your kind and pleasant nature brings me joy
The pure of you
Your genuine and untainted essence is admirable
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
Every aspect of your being, from your expressive eyes to your embrace and your words, fascinates me
The east, west, north, and the south of you
I am infatuated with you from every direction and in every possible way
I'd love to gain complete control of you
I desire to have absolute influence and power over your thoughts and actions
And handle even the heart and soul of you
I want to be able to guide and manage not just your physical presence, but also your deepest emotions and inner essence
So love at least a small percent of me, do
Please reciprocate my feelings and show affection towards a portion of my being, even if it is just a small fraction
For I love all of you
Because I am completely infatuated with every part of who you are
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Sentric Music, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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Elena Dupraz Sancho
I love the looks of you, the lure of you
The sweet of you, the pure of you
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
The east, west, north, and the south 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
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
Ella Fitzgerald - All Of You Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Susan Lux
Love this !! My dad sang this to me as a little girl. Sweetest memories. Sing it with your child. ❤️
Jill Wintz
Oh this is just absolutely theee sweeetest
Elena Dupraz Sancho
I love the looks of you, the lure of you
The sweet of you, the pure of you
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
The east, west, north, and the south 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
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
Ella Fitzgerald - All Of You Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Luciano Bezerra
Thank you !!!
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Elena Dupraz Sancho
Thanks
hulkcrusher69
I heard this song at my sister's dance recital, and I almost cried in combination of my sister's dancing and this beautiful song. I love music like this and always have and there was a lot of this type of music at this recital so I had a blast rocking my head back and forth and getting choked up by the lyrics.
Jill Wintz
Talk about absolutely pure
a r t I s t r y.....l love ALL of this!
Paul Giovannitti
Love her smooth delivery.
Alba Morales Cubero
What a voice.....
Christopher Scott Dixon
Ella & Cole Porter a peerless combination :-)