All of That
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A man works hard then comes on home,
Expects to find stew with that fine ham bone.
He opens the door, then start to lookin',
Says, Woman, what's this stuff you're cookin'?

All that meat and no potatoes
Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
Here I'm waiting, palpitatin',
For all that meat and no potatoes.

All that meat and no potatoes
All that food to the alligators, yes.
Hold me steady. I am ready
For all that meat and no potatoes.

I don't think that peas are bad.
With meat most anything goes.
I look into the pot. I'm fit to fight
'Cause, woman, you know that mess ain't right.

All that meat and no potatoes
Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
Woman, I'm steamin'. I'm really screamin'
All that meat and no potatoes.





Where is my fry and ham bone? Where is it?

Overall Meaning

Based on the lyrics of Key's song "All of That," the verses depict a man coming home from work expecting a delicious meal, particularly a stew made with a ham bone. However, when he opens the door and looks at what his partner has cooked, he expresses dissatisfaction and confusion about the dish.


The recurring line "All that meat and no potatoes" refers to the man's frustration that there is an abundance of meat but no potatoes to accompany it. This phrase signifies that something is incomplete or lacking, similar to how green tomatoes might not be fully ripe. The man feels disappointed and believes that the meal he wanted is not complete without the desired combination of meat and potatoes.


Furthermore, the lyrics portray the man eagerly waiting for a meal that he believes will satisfy his cravings, but instead, he feels let down because there is an excess of meat without the accompaniment of potatoes. This frustration is emphasized through the repetition of the line "All that meat and no potatoes," conveying the man's anticipation turning into disappointment.


The fourth paragraph reveals the man's growing discontent with the meal, as he inspects the pot and realizes that the dish is not what he expected. He becomes agitated and expresses his discontent to his partner, stating that what she has cooked is not right and is far from satisfactory. His frustration and disappointment manifest in his words, suggesting that the absence of potatoes has genuinely upset him.


The final line, "Where is my fry and ham bone? Where is it?" signifies the man's persistence in searching for the specific elements he desires in the meal. He is not just referring to potatoes anymore but is also looking for a fry and ham bone, indicating that he wants a complete and satisfying dining experience. This phrase signifies his insistence on finding all the desired components and emphasizes his dissatisfaction with the current culinary offering.


Line by Line Meaning

A man works hard then comes on home,
After a long day at work, a man returns home


Expects to find stew with that fine ham bone.
Anticipating a delicious stew made with a flavorful ham bone.


He opens the door, then start to lookin',
As he enters the house, he begins to search around


Says, Woman, what's this stuff you're cookin'?
He questions the woman about the unfamiliar dish she's preparing


All that meat and no potatoes
Having plenty of meat but lacking complementary side dishes


Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
It feels wrong, similar to the mismatch of flavors like green tomatoes


Here I'm waiting, palpitatin',
Waiting eagerly and feeling anxious


For all that meat and no potatoes.
Yearning for a complete meal with a balance of ingredients


All that meat and no potatoes
Still having an excess of meat without any accompanying potatoes


All that food to the alligators, yes.
It's as if all the food is being wasted or given to someone else


Hold me steady. I am ready
Feeling impassioned and prepared to express frustration


For all that meat and no potatoes.
Continuing to crave a well-rounded meal


I don't think that peas are bad.
Acknowledging that peas are not necessarily undesirable


With meat most anything goes.
Knowing that meat can be paired with a variety of side dishes


I look into the pot. I'm fit to fight
Examining the cooking pot and becoming ready to argue


'Cause, woman, you know that mess ain't right.
Expressing frustration towards the woman for the unsatisfactory meal


Woman, I'm steamin'. I'm really screamin'
Feeling furious and shouting in anger


All that meat and no potatoes.
Reiterating the dissatisfaction with a meal lacking potatoes


Where is my fry and ham bone? Where is it?
Demanding to know the whereabouts of the fried food and ham bone




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ED KIRKEBY, FATS WALLER

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