All the Things You Are
Lester Lanin and His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics of Lester Lanin and His Orchestra's song "All The Things You Are" speak to a beautiful love that is yet to come to fruition. The opening line, "You are the promised kiss of springtime that makes the lonley winter seem long," emphasizes the anticipation and longing for the love of the singer's life. The metaphor of springtime as the promise of new beginnings and warmer days highlights the hope that this love brings. The second line, "You are the breathless hush of evening that trembles on the brink of a lovely song," speaks to the beauty and grace of the loved one. The feeling in the air before a song begins is compared to the feeling that the singer has when they are near their love. The final line, "When all the things you are, are mine," emphasizes the singer's desire to have all of their love completely and shows that the love being spoken of is something that is still in the future.

The song "All The Things You Are" was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1939. It was originally written for the musical "Very Warm For May". Due to the overwhelming success of the song, it soon became a staple of the Great American Songbook. Many famous musicians have covered the song throughout the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan. The song has also been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials. Interestingly, the song was banned from public performance in 1940 by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers due to the fear that it would become over-exposed.