All In Love Is
Marc Anthony Lyrics


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Hey yeah
Na ha, ah-ah ha
Ah ha

When you hold me like this
So many memories fill my eyes
The first time we kissed
The times we nearly said good-bye
But still here we are
Tested and tried and still true
And stronger than we ever knew

Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the magical
Love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch
The getting and the giving of
All is love

There's a me you've always known
The me that's a stranger still
The you that feels like home
And the you that never will
But still here we lie
Tender and trusting and true
With everything that we've been through

Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the magical
Oh, love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch
The getting and the giving of
All is love

All the glory
All the pain
All the passion
That turns to ashes
Only to rise again

Love is all
The laughter and the tears that fall
The mundane and the miracle
Love is all
All is love
The careless word, the healing touch




The getting and the giving of
All is love

Overall Meaning

The song "All In Love Is Fair" by Marc Anthony is a poignant ballad that speaks to universal truths about love and loss. The opening lines suggest that love is a game and that all is fair, but the subsequent lines challenge this idea. The vow to stay in love is predicated on the idea that two people are united, but time changes everything. Even though the future is unknown, it is certain that things will change. The line "the road you leave behind, ahead lies mystery" speaks to the idea that once you leave something behind, there are consequences that are uncertain. The chorus repeats the idea that all is fair in love, but then goes on to recount a story of leaving someone behind.


The middle section of the song speaks to the idea that fate is a chance, and sometimes it is good, sometimes it is bad. The singer then tosses a coin to make a decision about staying in love with the other person. Ironically, this section of the song speaks to the idea that love is a game, and that sometimes winning means losing. The final section of the song returns to the idea of the writer taking his pen to write the words "all in love is fair." This repetition of the opening line, now in the present tense, suggests that the singer is trying to convince himself of the truth of this idea.


Interestingly, the song was written by Stevie Wonder in 1973 and first recorded by him for his "Innervisions" album. It was later covered by many artists, including Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, and George Benson. The song speaks to a universal truth about love - that it can be both beautiful and painful, and sometimes love requires sacrifice. Additionally, it showcases Marc Anthony's ability to interpret powerful, emotional music.


Line by Line Meaning

All is fair in love
In the game of love, all actions are deemed acceptable


Love's a crazy game
Love is an unpredictable and complicated emotion to navigate


Two people vow to stay
A committed relationship is built on the promise of staying together


In love as one they say
The goal of a relationship is to become unified in love


But all is changed with time
Time alters people and circumstances, affecting the course of love


The future no one can see
No one can predict what will happen in the future


The road you leave behind
Looking back at past choices and actions


Ahead lies mystery
The future is unknown and full of uncertainty


I had to go away
Leaving the relationship was necessary


A writer takes his pen
The artist is using writing as a means of reflection and expression


To write the words again
Recreating the past through writing


That all in love is fair
Stating that any action taken in the name of love can be considered justified


All of fate's a chance
Destiny is unpredictable


It's either good or bad
Outcomes are either positive or negative


I tossed my coin to say
Making a decision based on luck


In love with me you'd stay
Hoping that the person will choose to stay in love with the artist


But all in war is so cold
War is a cruel and ruthless experience


You either win or lose
Results come down to winning or losing


When all is put away
After everything is done and over


The losing side I'll play
Accepting defeat


I should never have left your side
Regretting the decision to leave the relationship


That all in love is fair
Reiterating the belief that any act committed in the name of love can be considered justifiable


A writer takes his pen
Continuing to use writing as a tool for self-expression and reflection


To write the words again
Continuing to recreate the past through writing


That all in love is fair
Reiterating the belief that any action taken in the name of love is deemed acceptable




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arnold Michel Roman

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