That's All
Jackie Gleason Bobby Hackett Lyrics
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And the promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
That's all, that's all
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love whose burning light
That's all, that's all
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
The song "That's All" by Jackie Gleason Bobby Hackett expresses a deep and sincere love for someone. The first stanza of the song gives the promise of love that lasts forever, with the commitment to always be there when needed. The second stanza offers sentimental imagery of romantic walks in springtime and holding hands during the fall, with the promise of a passionate love that will warm the winter night. The chorus repeats the phrase 'that's all' twice, emphasizing that the love being offered by the singer is everything that they have to give.
The third stanza of the song acknowledges that there may be others who have promised the world to the listener, however, the singer can only offer their arms to hold and a love that time cannot destroy. The last stanza finally asks for something in return - the singer simply wants the listener to adore them now and forevermore. The repetition of the phrase 'that's all' throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer is offering everything they have, and love is all that truly matters in the end.
Overall, the song is a declaration of true love that is selfless and complete. The lyrics express the sentiment that love does not require grand gestures or material possessions, but rather it is the simple and genuine connection between two people that truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever
I have nothing to offer you except a pure and eternal love.
And the promise to be near each time you call
No matter what, I will always be here for you whenever you need me.
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
My heart belongs to you and nobody else, always and forever.
That's all, that's all
I don't have much to offer, but what I do have, I give to you with all my heart.
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I cannot give you grand or expensive things, but I can give you simple and beautiful moments like walks in the countryside during spring.
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
As the seasons change and time passes, I promise to be there for you and hold your hand through both the good and the bad times.
And a love whose burning light will warm the winter night
My love for you burns bright and will provide warmth and comfort even during the coldest and darkest nights of winter.
There are those, I am sure, who have told you
I know that other people might have promised you the world, but
They would give you the world for a toy
what they are offering is as temporary or trivial as a child's plaything.
All I have are these arms to enfold you
Instead, all I have to offer you are my loving arms that will always be here to embrace you and make you feel safe and cherished.
And the love time can never destroy
My love for you is timeless and will never fade or be diminished by the passage of time.
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
In case you're wondering what I expect from you in exchange,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
know that I don't ask for much.
Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
All I want is for you to declare your love and devotion to me, not just for now, but for all eternity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBIN SPIELBERG, BOB HAYMES, ALAN BRANDT
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