All I Have
Jennifer Lopez Lyrics

Love is life and life is living
The essence of life is love; it keeps us alive and makes living worthwhile.

It's very special
Love is one of the most precious emotions; it's beyond words and description.

All my love
The singer wants to express all their affection and care towards the listener.

Baby, don't go
The artist is begging the listener not to leave them.

(Don't go) baby, don't go (yeah) (come talk to me)
The artist wants the listener to stay and talk to them instead of leaving abruptly.

(I understand, just chillin') baby, don't go
The singer acknowledges the listener's need for space, but still asks them not to leave without resolving the issue.

Yeah, yeah (why you act like that?)
The singer is confused and frustrated by the listener's behavior and wants an explanation as to why they're acting that way.

It's such a shame, but I'm leaving (leaving)
The artist is disappointed but has come to terms with leaving the listener.

Can't take the way you mistreated me (treated me)
The artist cannot tolerate the way the listener has been treating them.

And it's crazy, but oh, baby (come on) (yo, uh, uh, uh)
The artist is torn between leaving and staying with the listener, and is pleading with them to make things right.

It don't matter, whatever, don't phase me
The singer is trying to be indifferent and unaffected by the situation, but it's hard for them not to be hurt by the listener's actions.

I don't believe you wanna leave like this
The artist is in disbelief that the listener would want to end things in such a negative way.

I don't believe I just had my last real kiss
The singer is in denial that they just had their last intimate moment with the listener.

I do believe we'll laugh and reminisce
The singer still has hope that they and the listener will one day look back fondly on their time together.

Wait a minute, don't bounce, baby let's talk about this, man
The singer is trying to pause and have a conversation with the listener before they leave for good.

Well, I'm bouncing and I'm out, son (what you want baby)
The listener has made up their mind and is leaving despite the artist's attempts to keep them.

I gotta leave you alone (come on now)
The artist acknowledges that they need to let go and give the listener space.

'Cause I'm good holding down my spot
The singer is confident in their ability to be independent and successful without the listener.

And I'm good reppin' the girls on the block (don't go baby)
The singer is proud of their community and doesn't want the listener leaving to affect their reputation.

And I'm good, I got this thing on lock
The artist is confident and secure in themselves and their future, even without the listener.

So without me you'll be fine, right? (Come on, baby)
The artist is asking the listener if they're confident in themselves enough to move on without them.

All my pride is all I have
The artist has nothing left but their dignity and self-respect.

Pride is what you had, baby girl, I'm what you have
The singer implies that the listener's pride got in the way and is now the reason they're alone.

You'll be needing me, but too bad
The artist acknowledges that the listener will come to regret leaving them.

Be easy, don't make decisions when you mad
The singer advises the listener to not make hasty decisions while they're upset.

The path you chose to run alone
The singer comments on the listener's decision to leave and face life's challenges on their own.

I know you're independent, you can make it on your own
The singer acknowledges the listener's strength and ability to take care of themselves.

Here with me you had a home
The artist is lamenting the fact that the listener was welcomed and at home with them.

But time is of the essence, why spend it alone, huh (oh yeah)
The artist is reminding the listener that time is valuable and should not be wasted being alone.

The nights I waited up for you (oh, boy)
The singer recalls the countless nights they stayed up waiting for the listener to come home.

Promises you made about coming through
The singer reminds the listener of all the promises to be there for them that they've broken.

So much time you wasted (uh, uh, uh)
The artist is frustrated with all the time that's been lost due to the listener's inconsiderate behavior.

That's why I had to replace you
The artist has found someone new to replace the listener because they can no longer tolerate their actions.

It makes a cat nervous, the thought of settling down
The artist admits to being scared of commitment and settling down in a serious relationship.

Especially me, I was creeping all over town (creepin')
The singer confesses to having been unfaithful and cheating on the listener all around town.

I thought my tender touch could lock you down (yeah)
The artist believed that their affectionate touch would keep the listener forever loyal to them.

I knew I had you, as cocky as it sounds
The singer was overconfident in their ability to keep the listener loyal to them.

The way you used to giggle right before I put it down
The singer fondly remembers the listener's laugh before they were intimate with each other.

It's better when you angry, come here, I'll prove it now, come here (come here)
The singer teases the listener by saying they enjoy it when they're upset because it leads to passionate intimacy together.

Stop playing
The artist is telling the listener to stop being insincere and dishonest.

You gamin'
The artist implies that the listener is playing games with their emotions.

People make mistakes to make up, to break up
People often make mistakes in relationships which can lead to breaking up or making up.

To wake up cold and lonely, chill, baby, you know me (oh)
The singer is reassuring the listener that they know them well and won't leave them cold and lonely.

You love me, I'm like your homey instead of beef you come hold me
The artist is expressing how the listener loves and cares for them like a friend and comes to them for comfort instead of arguing.

I promise I'm not a phony
The artist promises the listener that they're not fake or insincere.

Don't bounce, baby, console me, come here
The artist begs the listener to not leave and to comfort them instead.

Ain't nothing you can say to me that can change my mind
The singer is determined in their decision to leave the listener and are not swayed by their words.

And nothing will ever be the same, so just be on your way (and I'm good)
The artist acknowledges that things have changed and can never go back to how they were before, therefore the listener should just move on and so will they.

Go ahead and do your thing now
The singer is telling the listener to move forward and do what they need to do.

And there's no more to explain to me, you know (come on now)
The singer has heard all the listener has to say and doesn't need further clarification.

I know your game and I'm feeling what you do (come on now) (and I'm good)
The singer understands the listener's game or tactics and is no longer emotionally affected by them and is ready to move forward.

So I'm bouncing and I'm out, son (and I'm good)
The artist is making it clear that they're done with the relationship and are moving on.

You'll be needing me, but too bad (don't bounce baby)
The artist alludes to the fact that the listener will eventually regret leaving them but it's too late.

All my pride is all I have (don't bounce baby, don't bounce baby, don't bounce baby)
The singer is holding on to their pride as it's the only thing they have left to protect themselves.

Be easy, don't make decisions when you mad (you mean everything to me, baby)
The singer advises the listener again not to make hasty decisions while angry and then tells them how much they mean to them.

But time is of the essence, why spend it alone, huh (I'll always love you baby)
The artist reminds the listener that time is valuable and that there's no need to waste it being alone, they still love the listener.

I promise you
The artist makes a final promise to the listener.

You just gotta give me a little time, baby
The artist is asking the listener for some time to come around to the idea of getting back together.

(all my, all my, all my love)
The singer is emphasizing their deep love for the listener.