All I Want Is You
Judah & the Lion Lyrics
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I use to have these big ol' dreams
That I'd write songs and everybody'd sing
And the crowds would come and scream for me
Now all that I want is you
Now all that I want is you
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And as a boy I wanted to fly away
Like an astronaut disappears in outer space
And I grew up, I was captured by the lights
Swinging for the fences every night
Now all that I want is you
Now all that I want is you
Now all that I want is you
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'Cause you change everything for me
Darling you change everything
Can't you see?
Now all that I want is you
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The song "All I Want Is You" by Judah & the Lion is a reflection on how the idea of success and fame can shift and change as people grow older. The lyrics describe the artist's earlier aspirations of writing songs and having people sing along, while he was on top of some platform as a king. However, as he grows older, the artist realizes that what he truly wants is someone to share his life with, rather than the goal of being a famous musician.
The artist also talks about how as a boy, he wanted to be an astronaut and fly away. However, he eventually became caught up in chasing after the "lights" and "swinging for the fences" in his pursuit of success. Through the course of his journey, he discovered that the most important thing in life was finding that one person who changes everything for him. The song's chorus repeats the line "Now all that I want is you" over and over again to emphasize the importance of finding love and companionship.
Overall, the song is a reminder that success and fame can be fleeting, while love and partnership are constants in life. It encourages listeners to focus on what truly matters in life and not get carried away by external aspirations and societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expression of excitement or agreement
I use to have these big ol' dreams
In the past, I had grand aspirations
That I'd write songs and everybody'd sing
My music would be popular and universally loved
And the crowds would come and scream for me
People would flock to see me perform and cheer loudly
On top of some platform as a king
I would be elevated above others and treated as royalty
Now all that I want is you
My priorities have changed, and I now only desire you
And as a boy I wanted to fly away
As a child, I yearned to soar into the sky
Like an astronaut disappears in outer space
Vanishing into the vast unknown like a space traveler
And I grew up, I was captured by the lights
Matured and became fascinated with the shimmering glow of stardom
Swinging for the fences every night
Putting forth great effort every time I perform
Now all that I want is you
You are my sole desire
'Cause you change everything for me
You have altered my life in every way
Darling you change everything
My dear, you have transformed everything
Can't you see?
Questioning if you realize the truth of my feelings
Now all that I want is you
You are all I long for
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Expression of excitement or agreement
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Expression of excitement or agreement
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Expression of excitement or agreement
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Expression of excitement or agreement
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Harris
on Take It All Back
Do everything out of love.