It's All In The Game
Louis Armstrong And Gordon Jenkins And His Orchestra Lyrics

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Many a tear has to fall, but it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game that we know as love
You have words with him and your future's looking dim
But these things your hearts can rise above

Once in a while he won't call, but it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side with a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips

And your heart will fly away

(Soon he'll be there at your side) with a sweet bouquet

Then he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong's "It's All In The Game" explores the ups and downs of love, and how our emotions can fluctuate in response to the game of love. The song acknowledges that crying and feeling sad are just a part of the game, but we must move past those moments and focus on the wonderful aspects of love.

The song's first verse emphasizes that many tears will be shed throughout the journey of love, but that we must remember that it's all part of the game. The second verse touches on the difficulties and arguments that arise in relationships, but once again emphasizes that we must rise above those issues and remember the beauty of love. The third verse focuses on the joyful moments of the game that make it all worthwhile. The singer describes the feeling of being reunited with a lover, receiving flowers, and being physically close with someone we care about. These moments make our hearts soar and remind us why we play the game of love in the first place.

Line by Line Meaning

Many a tear has to fall, but it's all in the game
We all experience heartbreak in the course of love, but it comes with the territory.

All in the wonderful game that we know as love
Love is a complex and challenging game, but it is still wonderful and worth playing.

You have words with him and your future's looking dim
Arguments and disagreements can make the future of the relationship uncertain.

But these things your hearts can rise above
Despite the setbacks, love can conquer all with the right mindset.

Once in a while he won't call, but it's all in the game
Sometimes, our partners may not communicate as much as we would like, but it's a common occurrence in the game of love.

Soon he'll be there at your side with a sweet bouquet
The challenges in the relationship may be temporary, and your partner will be back soon to make things right.

And he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips
When your partner returns, he will show affection and remind you why you fell in love in the first place.

And your heart will fly away
His love will make you feel like you're on top of the world, and all the problems will fade away.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLO KARGES, LISA DALBELLO

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