All I Got
K. Agee Lyrics

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I'll give you this dance
And I'll give you hope
I'll sing you a song
It's something I wrote
I'll trace you in ink
Connect all the dots
It's not much, but it's all that I got

I'll give you my heart
And some of my time
And if you do wrong
A piece of my mind
I'll give you some space
If that's what you want
It's not much but it's all that I got

Lettin' it all out,
Breakin' these walls down
Nowhere to hide now
It's not much but it's all that I got

If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got
If all I got is the touch of your body, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got

Let's do it again
Don't want it to end
So baby just keep
Your hands on my skin
I love how it feels
To lay here and talk, uh!
It's not much, but it's all that I got

Lettin' it all out
Breakin' these walls down
Nowhere to hide now
It's not much, but it's all that I got

If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got
If all I got is the touch of your body, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got

You're all I got
I wanna be solid as a rock, uh
I'm never gon' stop
Loving you outside the box
Oh ooh-oh!

(All I got) If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good
Baby it's all good, no, even if it's all I got
If all I got is the touch of your body, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got

If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got

If all I got is the touch of your body, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if it's all I got, all I got

Overall Meaning

The song "All I Got" by K. Agee is a romantic ballad about giving everything you have to the person you love. The opening lyrics "I'll give you this dance, and I'll give you hope, I'll sing you a song, it's something I wrote," expresses how the singer is willing to give all of their love and dedication to their partner. The lyrics "I'll trace you in ink, connect all the dots," can be interpreted as the singer wanting to connect the dots in their partner's life and learn about everything that makes them who they are. The chorus "If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good, even if it's all I got," tells the audience that the love they have is enough, and they don't need anything else.

The lyrics, "Let's do it again, don't want it to end, so baby just keep, your hands on my skin," is a reference to the physical touch that the couple shares, which can also be interpreted as an emotional connection between the two. The line "I wanna be solid as a rock, uh, I'm never gon' stop," expresses the singer's determination to keep the relationship going and to always be there for their partner.

The song has a slow, sensuous melody, which captures the romantic sentiments of the lyrics. The use of a guitar solo towards the end of the song adds to the emotional intensity of the track. Overall, "All I Got" is a touching love song that speaks to the deep emotional connection shared between two people.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll give you this dance
I am offering you the chance to dance with me

And I'll give you hope
In addition to the physical act of dancing with you, I am providing you with optimism about our future together

I'll sing you a song
I am going to perform a piece of music for you

It's something I wrote
This song I am playing is my own composition

I'll trace you in ink
I will create a permanent record of your existence through artwork

Connect all the dots
By doing so, I will try to infer deeper meaning about your life or character

It's not much, but it's all that I got
These things may not seem like much, but they are the best I have to offer

I'll give you my heart
I will give you all of the love and affection that I am capable of

And some of my time
I am willing to spend some of my time with you, showing you how much you matter to me

And if you do wrong
If you make mistakes or cause me to feel hurt, I will be disappointed and let you know about it

A piece of my mind
I will express my thoughts and feelings about what you have done, whether good or bad

I'll give you some space
If you need time to yourself or need some distance, I will give it to you

If that's what you want
I will always try to provide what you need or desire, even if it's different from what I want

Lettin' it all out
I am expressing my true feelings and emotions without holding anything back

Breakin' these walls down
I am trying to be vulnerable and connect with you on a deeper level by tearing down personal barriers

Nowhere to hide now
By being completely open and honest, I am giving you the chance to see the real me with nothing to hide behind

If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good (I'm good)
Even if I don't have everything I thought I needed, I am content with the love I have and am grateful for it

Even if it's all I got
I will appreciate and value the love I have, even if it's the only thing I have

Let's do it again
Let's repeat whatever we just did because it was enjoyable or meaningful

Don't want it to end
I am not ready to say goodbye or stop what we are doing because it brings me joy and fulfillment

So baby just keep
I am asking you to continue doing whatever it is that you are doing

Your hands on my skin
I am enjoying the physical touch and closeness we are sharing

I love how it feels
I am expressing my admiration and enjoyment of the sensations I am experiencing

To lay here and talk, uh!
I am enjoying our conversation and the intimacy of sharing thoughts and experiences with each other

You're all I got
You are the most important thing in my life and I will do whatever it takes to keep you happy and safe

I wanna be solid as a rock, uh
I want to be dependable and unwavering in my love and support for you

I'm never gon' stop
I will never give up on my commitment to you and our relationship

Loving you outside the box
I am not limited by society's expectations or conventional norms, and will always love you in my own way

(All I got) If all I got is the love I was promised, I'm good
Once again, I am expressing my contentment and appreciation for the love that I have been given

Baby it's all good, no, even if it's all I got
I may not have everything I thought I needed or wanted, but the love I have is more than enough

Even if it's all I got
I will always treasure and be grateful for the love that I have, whether it's all I have or not

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Kimberly Michelle Pate, Ronnie Jackson, Jessie Wilson, Elvis Williams, Andrae Alexander, Priscilla Renea, Andrea Lamont Alexander, Jesse Wilson, Kimberly Pate, Priscilla Hamilton

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