All the Things You Are
Harold Mooney & His Orchestra Lyrics
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That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Some day my happy arms will hold you
When all the things you are, are mine
The song "All The Things You Are" by Harold Mooney & His Orchestra is a love song that is based on the idea of cherishing the significant other. The lyrics use abstract imagery to depict the importance of the person in their life. The idea of the "promised kiss of springtime" is particularly significant as it is a metaphor for the hope that the person brings in their life. The winter, which is typically a time associated with loneliness and darkness, seems long without the person's presence. By being there, the person brings light and joy into their lives, and this is depicted through the metaphor. The same idea is conveyed in the following line which describes the person as the "breathless hush of evening that trembles on the brink of a lovely song." Again, the imagery is symbolic of the hope and anticipation that the person brings to their life.
The next two lines are particularly significant as they emphasize the importance of the person in their life. The person is depicted as an "angel glow that lights a star," which is symbolic of the light and guidance they provide in their life. The individual highlights that the "dearest things I know are what you are." This line is particularly interesting as it suggests that the person is the most valuable thing they have in their life. The repeated use of "you are" emphasizes that the person defines their life, and they celebrate the idea that "all the things you are, are mine," suggesting that they cherish and savor every aspect of the person that they love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You, my love, are the romantic feeling of hope and renewal that comes with spring after a long, cold winter
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You bring so much joy to my life that the hardships of life seem to disappear when you're around
You are the breathless hush of evening
You have a calming and peaceful presence that feels like the quiet and stillness of a serene evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You make me feel like I'm on the edge of discovering something beautiful and magical, like the first few notes of a beautiful song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
You are like a shining light that illuminates my life, like when an angel's light illuminates a star in the sky
The dearest things I know are what you are
Out of all the wonderful things in this world, you, my beloved, are the dearest and most cherished to me
Some day my happy arms will hold you
One day, I will finally have the chance to embrace you and hold you close to me, and it will be the happiest moment ever
And some day I'll know that moment divine
One day, I will experience a divine and utterly sacred moment with you that will forever change my life for the better
When all the things you are, are mine
When we are finally together, all of the wonderful and amazing qualities that make you who you are will be all mine to cherish and love forever
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein
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nod bod
Sarah does justice to this song and Ella did a beautiful version as well-both voices are so clear and lovely. I doubt anyone today could fill their shoes.
Henk van Campen
Perhaps the most beautiful song ever recorded by Sarah "The Devine Lady" Vaughan! This example of musical perfection trully has everything it takes to move the heart and soul of those who hear it...
José Luis Villatoro Arquero
Sublime. Gracias por tu buena música, invitas a soñar.
Khatuna K
Purely divine, the goosebump moment!!
banjocracy
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! So many emotions and memories.
missycake1
Beautiful Sarah!
Ettenyl56
Real pretty singing. She had class.
Mitchell McCreath
Lovely.
Alex Segal
Gorgeous singing. But I think the original lyric is preferable. Sarah sings: “The dearest thing I know are what you are.” The original lyric is: “The dearest things I know are what you are.”
Roger Williams
Agreed: the point of the song is the multiplicity of the person adored; her version is beautifully sung, but that one small change really undercuts the entire point of the song.