All Dressed In Love
Jennifer Hudson Lyrics


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When you can wear what you feel,
What do you want to say?
Now love is a little number
That you can wear each day
As long as you let me be the accessory
Simply send me on my way

Style of love
I look good in love

When it's been out of sight and out of mind for such a long time
That's how one forgets
So I reached in the back of my closet and pulled it out
And I tried it on and it still fits

So I covered the pain up with lots of MAC make-up
But I can't help but blush
'Cause I'm in love
All dressed up in love

And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter

'Cause I'm in love
All dressed up in love

People are looking, some even staring
I don't know it, when they ask me what I'm wearing
This or that, it's made for any weather
My friend and I sit down and we both make it together

Now if you really want one of your own
I hope your shoes are made for walking
'Cause I found love and I you must find love

And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter


And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love

'Cause I found love and I you must find love

Love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love




Love, love, love, love
I found it

Overall Meaning

The Jennifer Hudson song All Dressed in Love is a celebration of love, expressed through fashion. The lyrics speak to wearing your heart on your sleeve, using fashion as a vehicle for self-expression. The opening lines of the song—"When you can wear what you feel, what do you want to say? Now, love is a little number that you can wear each day"—set the mood for the rest of the piece. The ideas of fashion and love are conflated, with the singer stating that "Love is a little number that you can wear each day," implying that love is something that can be put on like a piece of clothing, much like fashion.


The line "As long as you let me be the accessory, simply send me on my way" speaks to the idea of love being something that can enhance one's appearance, similar to how a well-chosen accessory can complete an outfit. The chorus, in turn, repeats the idea that the singer feels she is "all dressed up in love," confident and comfortable in her own skin.


The second verse depicts the experience of finding love once again, after it has been out of sight and out of mind for a long time. The phrase "So I reached in the back of my closet and pulled it out," reads like a metaphor for rediscovering a lost love. The verse ends with the idea of covering up pain with makeup, signaling a readiness to move on and start anew.


All Dressed in Love is a powerful reflection on how love can help someone feel confident and complete, much like a good outfit. It is a song that celebrates the transformative power of love, presented in the context of fashion.


Line by Line Meaning

When you can wear what you feel,
Expressing yourself through fashion isn't just a statement of style; it's also a statement of who you are.


What do you want to say?
What message do you want to communicate through your fashion choices?


Now love is a little number
Love is the ultimate accessory that goes with any outfit.


That you can wear each day
Love is not a one-and-done kind of deal; it's something that should be present every day.


As long as you let me be the accessory
As long as you let me be a part of your life, love will always be with you.


Simply send me on my way
Just like you would send an accessory out into the world, let love shine on its own as well.


When it's been out of sight and out of mind for such a long time
Sometimes, we forget the importance of love when we don't feel it for a long time.


That's how one forgets
It's easy to forget what love feels like when it's been absent from your life.


So I reached in the back of my closet and pulled it out
Love can be forgotten, but it's always there and can be rediscovered.


And I tried it on and it still fits
Love never goes out of style and always has a place in our lives.


So I covered the pain up with lots of MAC make-up
We might try to cover up the hurt with material possessions or makeup, but love is the best remedy.


But I can't help but blush
Love makes us feel giddy and happy, like we're glowing from within.


'Cause I'm in love
Being in love is an amazing feeling.


All dressed up in love
Love is like the perfect outfit, making us feel confident and beautiful.


And I'm dressed up in love
Love is like a wardrobe staple we can't live without.


And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
Love is versatile and can be felt in any temperature or season.


People are looking, some even staring
When you're in love, people notice the change in you.


I don't know it, when they ask me what I'm wearing
Love is intangible, and it's not something you can point to or explain.


This or that, it's made for any weather
Love is adaptable and can withstand any challenge or obstacle thrown its way.


My friend and I sit down and we both make it together
Love can be strengthened when shared with those closest to us.


Now if you really want one of your own
If you're looking for love, you have to be willing to put in the effort to find it.


I hope your shoes are made for walking
Finding love requires action and perseverance.


'Cause I found love and I you must find love
Love is worth the search and effort, as it can bring immense joy and fulfillment to our lives.


Love, love, love
Love is the theme of this song and can be felt all around us.


Love, love, love, love, love
Love is something we can never have too much of.


Love, love, love, love
Love is something we should strive to give and receive in equal measure.


I found it
The search for love is not always easy, but it's worth it when you find it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS CALLOWAY, MATTHEW KAHANE, SALAAM REMI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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When you can wear what you feel,
What do you want to say?
Now love is a little number
That you can wear each day
As long as you let me be the accessory
Simply send me on my way
Style of love
I look good in love
When it's been out of sight and out of mind for such a long time
That's how one forgets
So I reached in the back of my closet and pulled it out
And I tried it on and it still fits
So I covered the pain up with lots of MAC make-up
But I can't help but blush
'Cause I'm in love
All dressed up in love
And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
'Cause I'm in love
All dressed up in love
People are looking, some even staring
I don't know it, when they ask me what I'm wearing
This or that, it's made for any weather
My friend and I sit down and we both make it together
Now if you really want one of your own
I hope your shoes are made for walking
'Cause I found love and I you must find love
And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
And I'm dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
'Cause I found love and I you must find love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
I found it



All comments from YouTube:

Riley Kaplan

"There we were, 4 women dressed in love, and that is the one label that will never go out of style" ❤️

Euge U

Love it!

Mr Moody

Why isn’t this song on Spotify so many others can enjoy to this day

Monica Star

Right

Marqueita Alladin

agreed !!

Zarina Charles

Exactly.

Ruth the Girl from Jakarta

i agree

Keia C

Exactly. I come here just to listen to it

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Michael California

This song was first played for me by a dear friend who's recently passed away. We used to sing our hearts out on the highway late at night. R.I.P. Alex Alvarado. I hope you're dancing on the other side my love😊❤️

Suzana Pascoal

Amoooo esta canção, dá-me a energia que preciso para continuar! DEUS abençoe a Jennifer Hudson cm a sua poderosa voz!

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