A successful songwriter and singer, it was nearly impossible to turn on the radio in the late 70’s without hearing LeBlanc’s hit ballad, “Falling.” He was an integral part of the musical epicenter of Muscle Shoals music.
After Signing to Atlantic Records as part of the duo LeBlanc & Carr, success came quickly with the release of the romantic ballad “Falling.” which was named one of Billboard’s all time favorite Top 40 hits.
Moving on to a solo career with Capitol records, LeBlanc became disenchanted with the music scene but continued to write songs. In 1980, LeBlanc became a born-again Christian and began recording Christian-themed music.
Subsequently, LeBlanc’s name has appeared on dozens of beloved songs of the church, including the highly successful, “Above All” and “There Is None Like You.” His voice and his compositions are featured on dozens of classic worship recordings for Maranatha and Integrity.
LeBlanc continues to write pop and country songs, including hits like “Treat Her Right” for Sawyer Brown and “You First” with two time CMA Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally. He still travels nationally and internationally as a Christian artist and worship leader.
His release, “Love Like No Other” includes a newly-recorded version of “Falling,” as well as nine newly penned worship songs.
All For Love
Lenny LeBlanc Lyrics
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Laying down your life to save the world
Giving up your throne
Giving up your throne
For a crown of thorns.
All for love
You gave it all for love
You gave it all for love
All for love
You gave it all for love
With every drop of blood
You gave it all for love
King of all
You became a servant
Leaving everything to rescue me
Never looking back
Never looking back
You embraced the cross
All for love
You gave it all for love
Traded the stars above
You gave it all for love
You gave it all for love
You gave it all for love
With every drop of blood
You gave it all for love
... With every drop of blood
You gave it all for ... love.
Gave it all for love
Gave it all
You gave it all ... for love.
The song "All For Love" by Lenny LeBlanc is a powerful ballad that speaks about the ultimate sacrifice that is often regarded as the highest form of love. The song talks about giving up everything for someone and taking on immense suffering for their sake. The lyrics pose a significant question, "what would make you turn away from glory?" highlighting that one must relinquish their power, wealth, and status to truly love someone unconditionally.
The song goes on to describe the selflessness and devotion of an individual who gave up everything, even a crown of gold, for a crown of thorns. The mentioning of the crown of thorns is an allusion to the biblical reference to Jesus Christ and how the ultimate sacrifice was through his crucifixion. The lyrics further explain how the love was so deep that this person did not even glance back but embraced the cross.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, “All for love,” bringing together the entire theme of the song, which is the supreme sacrifice made for love. The notion is that one should always keep love as the paramount motivation and discard all other materialistic desires. The song carries an impactful message that exhibits how love can conquer all and that unconditional love is worth the sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
What would make you turn away from glory
What reason could you possibly have to walk away from the fame and admiration that comes with being a king?
Laying down your life to save the world
Sacrificing your own life for the well-being of humanity
Giving up your throne
Relinquishing your position of power and authority
For a crown of thorns.
Accepting the humiliation and pain of being crowned with thorns despite being a king
All for love
Everything you did, you did out of love
You gave it all for love
You gave everything you had for the sake of love
Traded the stars above
You gave up the celestial realm for the sake of humanity
With every drop of blood
Each and every blood vessel in your body was dedicated to this cause
King of all
As the ruler of everything, you had complete power and dominion over all
You became a servant
You lowered yourself from your position of power to become a humble servant
Leaving everything to rescue me
You walked away from everything you had to come to my rescue
Never looking back
You never second-guessed your decision or looked back at your previous life
You embraced the cross
You willingly accepted the sacrifice and torment of being crucified
Gave it all for love
You surrendered everything to the greater good of love
Gave it all
You gave everything up without holding back
Writer(s): Lenny Le Blanc
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
robin kanipe
All for Love, yes that is why our Savior Jesus did what he did, because he loves all of us. What a annointed and lovely worship song. You are dear to me my brother Lenny as is Don Moen. You are an essential part of what is doing in so many lives today and you are loved.
ABRAHAM EMMANUEL
Amazed by the youthfulness in his voice; carrying such an amazing message. Brilliant!
Kenny Hessel
Honestly i am a theist but I love to hear this man sing most awesome voice i have ever heard pure talent.
Johnrichceel Antonio
great.. i love all the song he sung.. Thank you Jesus for letting us to know you.
SHILTON ZACHARY
Your songs are inspiring Lenny.GOD is amazing and i will always praise Him and i thank Him for the precious gift of life and good health.
bolehbuat lama
Great lyrics --meaningful praise to Our God..savior , redeemer and Everlasting King..
Laura Roldan Mazo
Thank you Lord for your unconditional love ❤️🙏
Henry Jami Mangeni
I like the pace in the song.True worship glory to God in Jesus.
rachel jonas
ooh God bless ths man more and more to spread the gospel through ths service ....i realy love this song....yes JESUS gave up all for me....
Helives1969
all Praise to Jesus