All Or Nothing
Noel Gallagher Paul Weller Ian McLagan Kenney Jones Gem Archer Lyrics


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I thought you'd listen to my reason
But now I see you don't hear a thing
Got to make you see how it's got to be
Yes if it's all right

All or nothing yeah yeah
All or nothing
All or nothing for me

Things could work out just like I want them to
If I could have the other half of you
That's all I would if I only could
Is to say

All or nothing oh yeah
All or nothing if I could I'd say
All or nothing for me

Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta
Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta

I ain't telling you no lie girl
So don't just sit there and cry girl
All or nothing (oh no)
All or nothing (oh yeah)
All or nothing (gotta gotta gotta keep on tryin')




All or nothing
(For me, for me, for me we're not children)

Overall Meaning

In All Or Nothing, the singer laments to their lover that despite their efforts to reason with them, they are not being heard. The singer pleads with their lover to understand that they need to commit fully to the relationship, as anything less than complete dedication is not enough. The repeated refrain of “All or nothing” emphasizes this sentiment and speaks to the singer’s desire for a reciprocal relationship. They express that they cannot settle for anything less than total commitment from their partner, and that without it, they could never be truly happy.


The chorus, "All or nothing yeah yeah / All or nothing / All or nothing for me," is particularly powerful, as the singer makes it clear that they are not willing to compromise on their needs. They know what they want, and they are willing to risk losing everything to have it. The lines "I ain't telling you no lie girl / So don't just sit there and cry girl" suggest that the singer is speaking from a place of truth and vulnerability, revealing the depth of their emotions to their partner. The song ends with a reminder that they are not children, and that they need their partner to take their relationship seriously and commit fully.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought you'd listen to my reason
I believed you would pay attention to my explanation


But now I see you don't hear a thing
I understand that you are not listening to me


Got to make you see how it's got to be
I have to persuade you to understand the reality of the situation


Yes if it's all right
Only if you agree with me


All or nothing yeah yeah
I want everything or nothing at all


All or nothing
I'm not willing to compromise


All or nothing for me
I demand to get what I want


Things could work out just like I want them to
It's possible for everything to go according to my plan


If I could have the other half of you
If you were to give me what I want


That's all I would if I only could
I would be completely satisfied


Is to say
All I have to do is ask for it


All or nothing oh yeah
I won't accept anything less


All or nothing if I could I'd say
I want everything or nothing at all, and I would tell you that straight up


All or nothing for me
I am resolute in my stance


Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta
Instrumental


Pa pa pa pa ta pa pa pa ta ta
Instrumental


I ain't telling you no lie girl
I am speaking the truth to you


So don't just sit there and cry girl
Don't just sit and feel sorry for yourself, do something about it


All or nothing (oh no)
I won't accept any alternative


All or nothing (oh yeah)
I want everything or nothing at all


All or nothing (gotta gotta gotta keep on tryin')
I am determined to get what I want, and I will keep trying


All or nothing
I won't settle for less


(For me, for me, for me we're not children)
I am serious and I expect to be taken seriously




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP JAMES RICE, RICHARD GUARD

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Comments from YouTube:

@VirreFriberg

Paul Weller should've sung it

@placidrenegade

This is taken from Steves memorial I believe.

@stafford94

How did I only find out about this now?

@pinkyyopiko

aaaaa!noel Love3

@XThunderFingersX

Steve Marriot= Best singer of all time Noel= Meh :/

@JammyGit

I have to agree, it doesn't suit N.G's voice at all.....i'd have liked to hear Weller do this, seeing as he's what i'd call a proper mod. As much as i love some of Oasis's music they were never mods. As much as they tried to look the part they were just chavvy druggy football hooligans with no style. N.G. looked a bit out of his depth on this, the same as he looked out of his depth when i saw him play with the 'oo.

@blzbob7936

Karaoke version. These guys haven't got an ounce of what Stevie had. Embarrassing

@walnutplug5451

Weller should have sang lead.

@caster3283

Chill out dickhead, it’s a memorial concert.

@honkforpeace007

Gallagher, stop singing, please! Don´t do it! Steve must rotate in his grave hearing this...

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