All I Want Is You
Gerald LeVert/K-Ci & JoJo/Kelly Price Lyrics

(Hmm, oh)
The song begins with an ambiguous, contemplative sound.

Oh baby, baby
The singer addresses their lover affectionately.

My love I must confess
The singer admits that they have something important to reveal.

I don't know what to do
The singer is feeling unsure and confused.

(Please tell me what is wrong)
The singer is asking for their lover to reveal the problem.

You're seeing someone else
The singer has discovered their lover is being unfaithful.

But I really care for you
Despite the infidelity, the singer still loves their partner.

(Please tell me girl how long)
The singer is asking for the duration of their lover's unfaithfulness.

It's been a little while
The lover's cheating has been going on for some time.

And mama thinks I'm wrong
The singer's mother disagrees with their romantic choices.

(Sure you're right, I know you're right yeah)
The singer is acknowledging their mother's wisdom.

She thinks that you're the one
The singer's mother approves of their lover and the relationship.

And you and I belong, ooh
The singer believes that they and their lover are meant to be together.

(Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm)
A vocalization of contemplation.

So if you take me back
The singer wants another chance with their lover.

I promise to be true
The singer promises to not cheat on their lover in the future.

(Will you? Will you?)
The singer is asking their lover if they will forgive them.

I've made up in my mind
The singer has made a decision.

That all I want is you
The singer only wants their lover despite the challenges.

All I want is you
The chorus repeats the main message of the song.

But baby I've been cheating
The singer admits to cheating on their lover.

Don't know what I was thinking
The singer is regretful of their actions.

It's time to say goodbye
The singer is ready to end the relationships with other men.

To him and him and all the other men
The singer is breaking up with multiple men.

My love I must confess
The singer is admitting something to their lover.

I care for him it's true
The singer still holds affection for another man.

(Girl I ain't gon' play no fool, no)
The singer is serious and honest about their feelings.

I've still been seeing him
The singer is continuing to have a relationship with another man.

(So what'cha gonna do?)
The singer is asking their lover for guidance on how to proceed.

He wants to settle down
The other man wants to make the relationship serious.

What you don't want to do
The singer is not interested in taking their relationship to the next level with the other man.

Why won't your marry me baby-babe?
The singer's lover is proposing marriage.

(Oh)
A vocalization of reflection or contemplation.

I thought you came around (Oh)
The singer believed that their lover had changed their mind or perspective.

But you just can't be moved (Oh)
The singer's lover remains uninterested in marriage.

But I made up in my mind
The singer has come to a decision.

That what you want is cool
The singer is supportive of their lover's wishes.

(Baby, yeah)
A vocalization of agreement or affirmation.

As long as you're around
The singer wants to remain in a relationship with their lover.

Then all I want is you
The singer reiterates that they only want their lover.

(Do you really love me girl?)
The lover is questioning the authenticity of the singer's love.

Oh yes I do (Do you really?)
The singer confirms that they truly love their lover.

I do love you but it's not the same
The singer acknowledges that their actions and infidelity may have impacted their lover's perception of their love.

Sorry that I told a lie
The singer is apologizing for lying to their lover about their infidelity.

But I couldn't say goodbye
The singer admits to struggling to end their relationship with other men and move on.

(Prove it baby)
The lover is asking the singer to prove their love.

To be my teddy bear
The singer is willing to do anything to prove their love and be with their lover.

(I'm crying inside, oh, oh, oh)
The singer is experiencing emotional pain and turmoil.

(Ooh wee)
A vocalization of excitement or surprise.

(Somebody help me, somebody help me)
The singer is feeling helpless in their situation and wants assistance.

(Kelly don't do this, Kelly don't it, don't it)
The other artists are interjecting or adding commentary to the situation narrated in the song.

(Kelly, Kelly don't do it)
Another plea for the singer to reconsider their actions.

Gerald baby, K-Ci baby
The other artists address each other affectionately.

All I want is oh, oh, oh
The main message of the song is reiterated one last time.