All Of You
Ella Fitzgerald Buddy Bregman Orchestra Lyrics
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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 too
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
In Ella Fitzgerald's "All of You," the singer expresses their fondness for the person they are addressing. The singer loves everything about the person, including their physical attributes like their eyes, arms, and mouth. They also appreciate the person's character, admiring their sweet and pure nature. The language used is quite 'lovey-dovey,' and romantic.
However, the singer goes on to reveal that they desire to have complete control over the person they love, even their 'heart and soul.' This line could indicate a possessive and controlling tendency in the singer's character. Finally, the singer acknowledges that their love may not be reciprocated entirely but pleads for even a small amount of love in return. Overall, the lyrics depict an intense love, bordering on obsession, that is both beautiful and somewhat disturbing.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the looks of you, the lure of you
I adore your physical appearance and the way you attract me
The sweet of you, the pure of you
Your personality and character are kind and genuine
The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you
Every part of you, from your gaze to your embrace to your lips, captivates me
The east, west, north, and the south of you
Every angle and facet of you, no matter where you are, entices me
I'd love to gain complete control of you
I want to have power over everything about you
And handle even the heart and soul of you
I want to possess your emotions and your deepest self
So love at least a small percent of me too
Please reciprocate my affection, even if only a little
For I love all of you
Because I care for every aspect of who you are
Writer(s): Cole Porter
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EddyDean
The BEST woman crooner of ALL time...I just LOVE her voice, just enough vibrato, sometimes deep low tones, sometimes high tones...NO ONE EVER in my opinion since Ella with such a magnificent voice!!
@brianthompson2154
change from major to minor, you get heaven
@patconroy3202
Ella along with Mel Torme are among greatest performers of the great classics - such natural 'Talent' Performers of this class never die !!!!
@spacesaverbob
goosebumps, devolving into tears.
@alanwitton5980
Beautiful
@DerekLyons
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@mjaliveinmusic
she really could sing............wonderful wonderful!
@stormygal121
Yes to brian thompson....you are so very correct....heaven!
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A rainha do jazz!! Bravo!!