All Or Nothing
Noel Gallagher Paul Weller Ian McLagan Kenney Jones Gem Archer Lyrics
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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)
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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...