All That I Got
Fergie Lyrics


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Baby, baby, when you're looking deep in my eyes
I know you're seeing past my make-up
Into the little girl that used to hide out and cry
When her parents fought
Tryin' to be strong
You can see the hurt in me
The cover-ups so secretly
And all that I aspire to be
You see, you see
You know who I really am
No entourage or caravan
And do you even give a damn
About all that, tell me?

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

So, I don't mean to scare you now or push you away
Cause I'm not tryin' to rush anything
But when I look into your eyes
I'm not scared as you say I see little you
I'm in the picture too
Like a happy family tree
We're together constantly
This could be eventually
We'll see, we'll see
But all that I have got to know
Is with me, baby, will you grow?
Sun and rain and heavy snow
Oh, tell me so now, baby

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

It's as simple as one and two
I'm in love with you
And three and four
You're all I adore
To the seven and eight
See, I've been making mistakes
Cause when you're on my mind
I just can't think straight
Back to the five and six
I'm all in you mix, and I'm all into you
Without the lipstick
Without the L'Oreal
You remain the same angel that I fell for you
For real, for real

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?
And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

Would you love me if I didn't work out
Or I didn't change my natural hair?




And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

Overall Meaning

In "All That I Got," Fergie reflects on her vulnerabilities and doubts within her relationships. In the first verse, she acknowledges that her partner sees her for who she is despite her attempts to hide behind makeup and pretend to be strong. She questions whether her partner truly cares about her beyond her appearance and success, asking if they would still love her even if she stopped working out or stopped changing her natural hair. The chorus reinforces this question, as she promises to give all of herself to her partner if they can accept her for who she truly is.


The second verse describes her desire to build a future with her partner but recognizes that she has made mistakes in the past. She hopes that they can grow together through the ups and downs of life, whether it be sun, rain, or heavy snow. The bridge highlights her devotion to her partner, reminding them that even without makeup and superficial adornments, she remains the same person they fell in love with.


The song's chorus serves as the foundation for the message of the song, emphasizing that true love should not be based on appearance or material possessions. Fergie values authenticity and genuine connections, making this song a personal reflection of her own beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby, when you're looking deep in my eyes I know you're seeing past my make-up Into the little girl that used to hide out and cry When her parents fought
In this verse, Fergie is saying that when her partner looks deep into her eyes, they'll be able to see her true self, and not just the mask that her makeup presents. She's referring to her past, specifically to the little girl inside of her who used to hide and cry whenever her parents used to fight.


Tryin' to be strong You can see the hurt in me The cover-ups so secretly And all that I aspire to be You see, you see
Fergie is saying that she's trying to be strong despite the hurt inside her, but her partner can see through her facade. They can see her aspirations and dreams and accept her for who she really is.


You know who I really am No entourage or caravan And do you even give a damn About all that, tell me?
Fergie is asking her partner if they truly know who she really is without all the fame and glamour. She questions whether her partner cares about her true self or just the version of her that's in the public eye.


Would you love me if I didn't work out Or I didn't change my natural hair? And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby I'll give you all that I got
Fergie is asking her partner if they would still love her if she stopped trying to change her appearance to fit societal expectations. She's also making a commitment to her partner, saying that she'll give them everything she's got, and grow old with them.


So, I don't mean to scare you now or push you away Cause I'm not tryin' to rush anything But when I look into your eyes I'm not scared as you say I see little you I'm in the picture too
Fergie clarifies that she's not trying to rush her relationship, but she wants her partner to know that she's fully committed. When she looks into her partner's eyes, she's not intimidated by what she sees in them, she's right there with them in the relationship.


Like a happy family tree We're together constantly This could be eventually We'll see, we'll see
Fergie envisions herself and her partner as a happy family tree, constantly growing and evolving together. She hints at a future together but acknowledges that they need to take things one step at a time.


But all that I have got to know Is with me, baby, will you grow? Sun and rain and heavy snow Oh, tell me so now, baby
Fergie wants to know if her partner is willing to be with her through all the ups and downs in life, through sunshine, rain, and heavy snow. She's putting her heart on the line and asking for an honest answer.


It's as simple as one and two I'm in love with you And three and four You're all I adore To the seven and eight See, I've been making mistakes Cause when you're on my mind I just can't think straight
Fergie expresses her love simply, saying that she's in love with her partner and adores them. She admits that she's made mistakes in the past, but she can't help it because her partner is always on her mind.


Back to the five and six I'm all in you mix, and I'm all into you Without the lipstick Without the L'Oreal You remain the same angel that I fell for you For real, for real
Fergie assures her partner that she's fully invested in their relationship, with or without makeup or beauty products. She acknowledges that the qualities that made her fall for her partner in the first place are still present, and they're still in love for real.


Would you love me if I didn't work out Or I didn't change my natural hair? And I could be the one you want to grow older with, baby I'll give you all that I got
Fergie repeats her earlier question, emphasizing that she's willing to commit to her partner for life and asking if they feel the same. She reiterates her promise to give her partner everything she's got.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONALD LAPREAD, LIONEL RICHIE, STACY FERGUSON, WILL ADAMS, KEITH HARRIS

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