This song is not a love song in the traditional sense, rather a tribute to … Read Full Bio ↴This song is not a love song in the traditional sense, rather a tribute to Robert Plant's son Karac, who died of a stomach infection in 1977 when he was 5.

Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant and bass player John Paul Jones wrote this. The band had drifted apart, with guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham hanging out together and rarely showing up on time for recording sessions. As a result, many of the songs on In Through The Out Door were put together by Plant and Jones, with Page and Bonham adding their parts late at night.

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All My Love
Led Zeppelin Lyrics

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Should I fall out of love, my fire in the light
To chase a feather in the wind
Within the glow that weaves a cloak of delight
There moves a thread that has no end

For many hours and days that pass ever soon
The tides have caused the flame to dim
At last the arm is straight, the hand to the loom

Is this to end or just begin?

All of my love, all of my love
All of my love to you, oh

All of my love, all of my love, oh
All of my love to you

The cup is raised, the toast is made yet again
One voice is clear above the din
Proud Arianne one word, my will to sustain
For me, the cloth once more to spin, oh

All of my love, all of my love, oh
All of my love to you

All of my love, all of my love, yes
All of my love to you

Yours is the cloth, mine is the hand that sews time
His is the force that lies within
Ours is the fire, all the warmth we can find
He is a feather in the wind, oh

All of my love, all of my love, oh
All of my love to you

All of my love, ooh yes, all of my love to you now
All of my love, all of my love
All of my love, love, sometimes, sometimes

Sometimes, sometimes, oh love
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Ooh yeah, it's all my love

All of my love, all of my love, to you now

All of my love, all of my love

All of my love to, to you, you, you, yeah
I get a little bit lonely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "All My Love" are a poetic expression of a deep and abiding love. The lyrics describe the singer's fear of falling out of love and losing the passion that lights the fire of their relationship. The first verse depicts a sense of wonder as the singer contemplates the power of love, comparing it to a feather in the wind, weaving a cloak of delight. The second verse reflects on the passage of time and how it can wear away at love, but ultimately leaves the question of whether this is the end or just the beginning.

The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a declaration of love from the singer to their beloved. It's a promise that all of the love they have is given to one person, and it's a powerful declaration of commitment.

The third verse describes the different roles that each partner plays in the relationship. The singer describes their role as the hand that sews time, while their partner's role is the force that lies within. Together, they create a fire of warmth that sustains them both. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the strength and power of the singer's love.

Line by Line Meaning

Should I fall out of love, my fire in the light
If I were to stop loving you, my passion for life would fade away

To chase a feather in the wind
To chase something impossible or fleeting

Within the glow that weaves a cloak of delight
Our relationship creates a beautiful and happy atmosphere

There moves a thread that has no end
Our love is eternal and unbreakable

For many hours and days that pass ever soon
Time flies by quickly

The tides have caused the flame to dim
Problems have caused our love to fade temporarily

At last the arm is straight, the hand to the loom
Finally, we are taking action to fix what's wrong in our relationship

Is this to end or just begin?
Are we going to break up or are we going to work things out and start anew?

All of my love, all of my love
I am giving you all of my love

The cup is raised, the toast is made yet again
We're celebrating our love once more

One voice is clear above the din
Your voice is the most important thing in a crowded, noisy room

Proud Arianne one word, my will to sustain
You are my inspiration and my motivation

For me, the cloth once more to spin, oh
I am willing to continue investing time and effort into our relationship

Yours is the cloth, mine is the hand that sews time
You bring stability to our relationship, and I am the one trying to make things better

His is the force that lies within
The universe or a higher power has an influence on our relationship

Ours is the fire, all the warmth we can find
Our love is passionate and we cherish it greatly

He is a feather in the wind, oh
The outside world is unpredictable and we have to adapt to it

Sometimes, sometimes, oh love
Love is not always easy and can be challenging at times

All of my love, all of my love, to you now
Right now, I'm giving you all of my love

All of my love, all of my love
I'm giving you my complete and total love

All of my love to, to you, you, you, yeah
I give all of my love to you and only you

Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Unison Rights S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Anthony Plant, John Paul Jones

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