All Of A Sudden
Midler Bette Lyrics
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All of a sudden nothing stood to remind me.
All of a piece I am awake and I can say.
All of a sudden I am finding religion.
All of a sudden all my sins are forgiven.
Now all at once it is down to you and me.
I don't mind if it takes a little more time.
Come over here, don't take your hand away.
Come over here, take my breath away.
Now is the time to say what you want to say.
(It's not a dream, this is really happening.)
All of a sudden, now baby, it's love.
All of a little just isn't enough.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's real.
All of the riddle comes perfectly clear.
All in a moment I was brought through the darkness.
All in one motion like the sun through the forest.
Oh, by the grace I am alive and I will live.
All of a sudden I am cleared of confusion.
All of my happiness is real, not illusion.
So many years I had to seek so I could find.
I see light over there at the end of the tunnel and
I don't mind if it takes a little more time.
Come over here, don't take your hand away.
Come over here, take my breath away.
Now is the time to say what you want to say.
(It's not a dream, this is really happening.)
All of a sudden, now baby, it's love.
All of a little just isn't enough.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's real.
All of the riddle comes perfectly clear.
Come over here, don't take your hand away.
Come over here, and take my breath away.
Now is the time to say what you want to say.
(It's not a dream, this is really happening.)
All of a sudden, now baby, it's love.
All of a little just isn't enough.
All of a sudden. now baby, it's real.
All of the riddle comes perfectly clear.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's true.
All of a sudden I believe in you.
All of a sudden I'm fooling around.
All of a sudden I know what I found.
I know what I found.
I know what I found.
I know what I found.
In "All of a Sudden," Bette Midler sings about a sudden realization that changes everything. She describes feeling like she has woken up from a daze, leaving the past behind and feeling alive with new purpose. She also sings about newfound love and clarity, with the "riddle" becoming clear. The song speaks to the idea of life-changing moments and seizing the opportunity to express love and live without regret.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has been lost in the past and unable to move forward. Suddenly, they find something that makes them feel alive again. The imagery of light at the end of the tunnel symbolizes hope and a way forward. The repeated phrase "come over here, take my breath away" suggests a desire for closeness and intimacy.
Overall, the song is about the power of a transformative experience to change one's perspective and bring new meaning to life.
Line by Line Meaning
All of a sudden all the past was behind me.
Suddenly all my past problems and mistakes are no longer affecting me.
All of a sudden nothing stood to remind me.
Suddenly there are no reminders of my past issues.
All of a piece I am awake and I can say.
Now I am fully alert and able to express myself.
All of a sudden I am finding religion.
Suddenly I have a newfound belief in a higher power or spirituality.
All of a sudden all my sins are forgiven.
Suddenly I feel absolved of my past mistakes and guilt.
Now all at once it is down to you and me.
At this moment, it is only between you and me.
I see light over there at the end of the tunnel and
I see a positive outcome or hope for the future.
I don't mind if it takes a little more time.
I am willing to wait for that positive outcome or hope to materialize.
Come over here, don't take your hand away.
Stay close to me and don't let go.
Come over here, take my breath away.
Be with me and make me elated and breathless.
Now is the time to say what you want to say.
This is the perfect moment to express what you truly feel or want to say.
(It's not a dream, this is really happening.)
This is not just a dream, it is really happening.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's love.
Suddenly, it has turned into love.
All of a little just isn't enough.
A small amount is not sufficient anymore, I need more.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's real.
Suddenly, it is not just in my imagination, it is real.
All of the riddle comes perfectly clear.
Everything is starting to make sense and become clear.
All in a moment I was brought through the darkness.
Suddenly, I was able to overcome my struggles and sadness.
All in one motion like the sun through the forest.
Just like how sunlight pierces through a dense forest, I was brought through my dark times.
Oh, by the grace I am alive and I will live.
I am blessed to still be alive and I will continue to live my life to the fullest.
All of a sudden I am cleared of confusion.
Suddenly, I am no longer confused and have clarity about the situation.
All of my happiness is real, not illusion.
My happiness is now genuine and not just a temporary illusion.
So many years I had to seek so I could find.
It took me many years of searching to finally find what I was looking for.
All of a sudden, now baby, it's true.
Suddenly, it has become a reality and it is true.
All of a sudden I believe in you.
Suddenly, I have faith and trust in you.
All of a sudden I'm fooling around.
Suddenly, I am being playful and flirtatious.
All of a sudden I know what I found.
Finally, I have realized what I have found and I am certain of it.
I know what I found.
I am positive and confident about what I have found.
I know what I found.
I am sure and clear about what I have found.
I know what I found.
I am certain and convinced about what I have found.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NATHALIE ARCHANGEL, SCOTT L WILK
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