All My Life
Ella Fitzgerald with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I've been waiting for you
My wonderful one, I've begun
Living all my life
All my love
Has been waiting for you
My life is sublime, now that I'm
You seem so lovely, so far above me
I'm almost afraid to look
But I adore you; I pledge before you
A heart that's an open book
All my life
Hold me close to your heart
But all else above, hold my love
Darling, just hold my love
The song "All My Life" by Ella Fitzgerald and Teddy Wilson talks about how the singer has been waiting for their loved one all their life. They describe their love as "sublime" and express their desire to be close to their heart. The singer is almost intimidated by their partner's loveliness but professes their love without hesitation. In the last lines, the singer reminds their partner to hold their love above all else.
The lyrics of "All My Life" express pure and unconditional love. The singer talks about waiting for their loved one all their life, suggesting that they have been yearning for a soulmate. The expression "my life is sublime" conveys that the singer's life has been elevated by their love and the joy it brings. The phrase "hold my love" implies that the focus should be on love and not material things. The song's lyrics suggest that nothing else matters as long as they have each other.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
For my whole existence on earth
I've been waiting for you
I eagerly anticipated meeting someone like you
My wonderful one, I've begun
My outstanding partner, I've initiated something special
Living all my life
Existing through the ups and downs
All my love
My complete affection
Has been waiting for you
Has been patiently waiting for a deserving recipient
My life is sublime, now that I'm
My existence is enlightened, now that I'm
Living all my love
Giving all my affection unconditionally
You seem so lovely, so far above me
You appear enchanting, so superior to me
I'm almost afraid to look
I'm almost intimidated to gaze closely
But I adore you; I pledge before you
But I cherish and admire you; I vow in front of you
A heart that's an open book
A heart that's transparent and honest
All my life
For my whole existence on earth
Hold me close to your heart
Embrace me tightly with your love
But all else above, hold my love
But, above everything else, cherish and protect my affection
Darling, just hold my love
My dearest, simply hold my heart and devotion
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: SAMMY H. STEPT, SIDNEY D. MITCHELL
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All my life
I've been waiting for you
My wonderful one
I've begun
Living all my life
All my love
Has been waiting for you
My life is sublime
Now that I'm
Giving all my love
You seem so lovely, so far above me
I'm almost afraid to look
But I adore you, I pledge before you
A heart that's an open book
All my life
Hold me close to your heart
But all else above
Hold my love
Darling, just hold my love
@leonardobrien
This is my personal fav song (and recording) of all time. I have no idea why this song is not more widely known / considered a 'standard'.
@ev_alex_
this is exactly me
@helevision
While searching for great Ella material I heard this magnificent piano solo. What a smooth style with gifted timing and choice of notes. With a little research I discovered the magnificent talent that was Teddy Wilson. Thanks for the post and listen to a solo work called Don' t Blame Me if you haven't already heard it.
@claeslantz2574
Teddys introduktion was one of his best pianosolos ever.
@miguelleiton3645
estupenda grabacion con un bajista que colma cualquier gusto..!!!!
@Honestdiscussion
1936 that's taking it back. Love how there's real music and musicians not pre-fabricated sounds and synth. It was real music not over polished to the point of losing the feeling behind it.
@rogerofford8601
Also a nice trumpet final chorus by the great underrated Frank Newton
@yvesfrancoisritmo
For me the high point of his magnificent recording. Only Joe Thomas and maybe Freddie Webster could come close to this.
Blake's clarinet (behind Ella) and Wilson's plano also impress..
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All my life
I've been waiting for you
My wonderful one
I've begun
Living all my life
All my love
Has been waiting for you
My life is sublime
Now that I'm
Giving all my love
You seem so lovely, so far above me
I'm almost afraid to look
But I adore you, I pledge before you
A heart that's an open book
All my life
Hold me close to your heart
But all else above
Hold my love
Darling, just hold my love
@nathanaviss6551
Best song ever!