All Love
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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From your face
And watch you sleep all day here
And when I push you away
And say, "you simply cannot stay here"
But it's all love, all love
It's all love, my stupid love
When I say you take away
The most important parts of me with you
And when I've had the greatest day,
You add more gray
It's just your way
It's true
But it's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, my stupid love
You can't be the one to kill the pain anymore
You let me in, but then you slammed my fingers in the door
I've had enough, but I keep asking you to give me more
When I say that there's no way
It's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, all love, oh
It's all love, my stupid love
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love, it's all love)
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love, it's all love)
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love)
It's all love, my stupid love
The song "All Love" by Ingrid Michaelson is a heartfelt ballad about the complexities of love. The lyrics detail the push and pull of a relationship, where one moment, the singer is pushing her partner away and the next, she is clinging onto them with a desperate love. The opening lines of the song, "When I push the sheets away / From your face / And watch you sleep all day here," convey a sense of tenderness and intimacy that is central to the relationship. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is not without its struggles. Lines like "When I say you take away / The most important parts of me with you" suggest that there is a sense of loss or sacrifice accompanying love. The chorus, "But it's all love, all love / It's all love, my stupid love" conveys a sense of acceptance and forgiveness, despite the difficulties.
The second verse continues to explore the ups and downs of this relationship. The backing vocals repeating "It's true" emphasize the sincerity of the emotions behind the words. The lines "When you let me in, but then you slammed my fingers in the door / I've had enough, but I keep asking you to give me more" suggest a cycle of hurt and need that is difficult to break. Again, the chorus of "It's all love, all love" acts as a reminder that despite the difficulties, love is still at the core of the relationship. The final repetition of "It's all love, my stupid love" in the fade-out emphasizes the folly and irrationality of love, yet the acceptance and ownership of it as a part of oneself.
Overall, "All Love" explores the contradictions and complexities of love in a heartfelt and relatable way. The song's chorus of "It's all love, all love" is a testament to the enduring power and importance of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When I push the sheets away
When I remove the bedding from your face,
From your face
I carefully remove the covers from your head and face.
And watch you sleep all day here
I observe you sleeping all day here.
And when I push you away
And when I distance myself from you.
And say, "you simply cannot stay here"
And tell you that you are not welcome to stay with me.
But it's all love, all love
Even though we have conflicts, it's all love.
It's all love, my stupid love
My loves for you is foolishly strong, but it's still love.
When I say you take away
When I express that you take the important parts of me with you.
The most important parts of me with you
You bring with you the essential elements of me.
And when I've had the greatest day,
Even when I have a fantastic day,
You add more gray
You bring in more negativity.
It's just your way
It's just the way you are.
It's true
It's a harsh reality.
You can't be the one to kill the pain anymore
You can no longer be the person who alleviates the agony.
You let me in, but then you slammed my fingers in the door
You permitted me to enter, but then hurt me.
I've had enough, but I keep asking you to give me more
I'm worn out, but I still want you to give me more.
When I say that there's no way
When I declare that there appears to be no option.
It's all love, all love, oh
Despite everything, the sentiment is still love.
It's all love, my stupid love
Regardless of how ridiculous it seems, it's still love.
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love, it's all love)
Even if it's repetitive, the emotion is still love.
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love, it's all love)
Despite how many times I say it, it's always love.
It's all love, all love, oh (it's all love)
In the end, it's always love.
It's all love, my stupid love
Regardless of how foolish it is, it's still love.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Ingrid Michaelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Embers Official
From the intro, this song is fantastic. She captures every feeling and always nails it. Well done, Ms. Michaelson, and thanks @PirateJeans for uploading :)
Ben Sutherland
I don't think I've ever come across an artist that I adore in quite the same way. Gorgeous.
Clare L.
i love this song sooo much!!
Way2rchdude
So, I use this song in the background of every video I make now. It's just so fantastic.
Alexa Ally
love ingrid michaelson, tegan and sara and all the amazing artists that really have talent!
Iulia Tanu
all her songs are amazing...thats what I love about her...
Return to Rhythm
i love this song. so sweet. perfect job. 8)
blisteringsolo
Hey! There's no music company. That's (in addition to her most wonderful songs and music) the brilliant thing about Ingrid - it's ALL HER!!!
Anh-Thu PHAM
no problem. You did it good ;] I love this song, thank you!!!! Big hug!
LULI LAGARTOS
Ingrid’s talent brought me here <3