All My Love
J.P. Jones Lyrics
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Love's a crazy game
Two people vow to stay
In love as one they say
But all is changed with time
The future no one can see
The road you leave behind
But all is fair in love
I had to go away
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
All of fate's a chance
It's either good or bad
I tossed my coin to say
In love with me you'd stay
But all in war is so cold
You either win or lose
When all is put away
The losing side I'll play
But all is fair in love
I should never have left your side
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
The lyrics to J.P. Jones's song All My Love delve into the complex and often unpredictable nature of love. The opening lines "All is fair in love, love's a crazy game" suggest that love is a game where anything goes and all actions, good or bad, are justified. This idea is reinforced by the following line, "two people vow to stay in love as one they say," which hints at the commitment and loyalty that people often promise to each other at the start of a relationship. However, the songwriter goes on to highlight the changeability of love over time- "all is changed with time, the future no one can see." This line suggests that despite people's best intentions, love and relationships can evolve in unexpected ways, often leading to a sense of uncertainty and mystery.
The next part of the song expresses regret for past actions- "I had to go away" - and a desire to rewrite the narrative, "a writer takes his pen to write the words again." The idea that fate plays a huge role in relationships is emphasized in the following line "all of fate's a chance, it's either good or bad," which suggests that there is an element of luck or chance involved in whether a relationship succeeds or fails. The songwriter then reflects on the harsh reality of war, and how the same ruthless mentality can often apply to love, "all in war is so cold, you either win or lose." The final lines of the song express a sense of remorse for past mistakes and an acceptance that "all is fair in love."
Line by Line Meaning
All is fair in love
Anything goes when it comes to love
Love's a crazy game
Love can be unpredictable and chaotic
Two people vow to stay
Two people make a promise to remain together
In love as one they say
They pledge to be united in love
But all is changed with time
Things can change over time
The future no one can see
No one knows what the future holds
The road you leave behind
Your past decisions and actions
Ahead lies mystery
The future is unknown and uncertain
I had to go away
I had to leave
A writer takes his pen
The act of writing
To write the words again
To express oneself through writing
That all in love is fair
Love can be ruthless, but it's part of the game
All of fate's a chance
Life is unpredictable
It's either good or bad
Things can turn out positively or negatively
I tossed my coin to say
I made a decision based on chance
In love with me you'd stay
I hoped you would choose to love me
But all in war is so cold
War is brutal and unforgiving
You either win or lose
There are no ties in war
When all is put away
Once everything is said and done
The losing side I'll play
I am willing to accept defeat
I should never have left your side
I regret leaving you
That all in love is fair
Love can be cruel, but it's part of the gamble
A writer takes his pen
The act of writing
To write the words again
To express oneself through writing
That all in love is fair
Love can be brutal, but it's part of the game
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EJFitz
Having John Paul Jones on stage raised Kravitz's credit score overnight.
Hiesenberg Walt
This bass line is far superior to the recorded version by far
Hiesenberg Walt
subg88 maybe not even once… could’ve took a quick listen on his way there
subg88
Probably rehearsed this exactly once
J Chis
Tony Breit played bass on the studio album. Whether he himself came up with the bass lines or Lenny, you'd have to ask either one of them. Still, JPJ did a phenomenal job here. 👍🏻
B C E
@Coldacre ok.
Coldacre
@B C E now there’s an excuse if Ive ever heard one. (I’ll try my best calm down from this rage)
Jhensy2012
John Paul Jones should have just done this his whole post-Zep career: appear onstage with current groups and make their songs 1,000 times better.
Christopher Ekin
Learn music. Are you tone deaf?
jim ewok
like Ringo's band of all-stars