All the Things You Are
Mario Lanza;Henri René Lyrics
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That makes the lonely winter seem long.
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You are the angel glow that lights a star,
The dearest things I know are what you are.
Some day my happy arms will hold you,
And some day I'll know that moment divine,
The lyrics to Mario Lanza's "All the Things You Are" are a beautiful and poetic description of being in love. The opening line, "You are the promised kiss of springtime," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks to the feeling of hope and renewal that comes with being in love with someone. The next line, "That makes the lonely winter seem long," speaks to the longing and sadness that can come before finding that special someone.
The second stanza, "You are the breathless hush of evening," speaks to the quiet and stillness that can be felt between two people who are deeply in love. The line, "That trembles on the brink of a lovely song," speaks to the anticipation of what is to come, and the joy that can be felt when two people are together.
The final stanza, "Some day my happy arms will hold you," speaks to the hope that one day the singer and the person they love will be together. The final line, "When all the things you are, are mine," speaks to the completeness and fulfillment that can be found when two people who are in love are together.
Overall, the lyrics of "All the Things You Are" are a beautiful and timeless testament to the power of love. It speaks to the hope, joy, and completeness that can be found when two people are truly in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You are the hope and love that life brings after a dark and sad period
That makes the lonely winter seem long.
You make loneliness and sorrow appear to last longer than they should because of the joy you bring
You are the breathless hush of evening
You are the peaceful and quiet moment that comes after a hectic and noisy day
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You are the anticipation of a beautiful melody that can bring tears of joy to anyone who hears it
You are the angel glow that lights a star,
You are the radiant aura that brings light to everything around you, just like a heavenly being lighting up the sky with a star
The dearest things I know are what you are.
You are one of the most special and valuable things in my life, and I cherish and love you for it
Some day my happy arms will hold you,
One day, I will finally be able to embrace you and hold you close with joy and happiness
And some day I'll know that moment divine,
And on that day, I will experience an otherworldly and sacred feeling of pure love and fulfillment
When all the things you are, are mine!
When I have everything that makes you the amazing person you are, I will know true happiness and contentment
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRADITIONAL, ALF CLAUSEN
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