Jazz/Pop perfo… Read Full Bio ↴This versatile trumpet player delivers a crisply executed
Jazz/Pop performance. Cacia's trumpet work excites us with
a high soaring intensity and mastery of a Maynard Ferguson.
Displaying the flexibility to perform flashing, sizzling, upbeat
numbers as well as effectively covering the sensitive
laid back ballads.
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All or Nothing At All
Paul Cacia Lyrics
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Half a love, never appealed to me
If your heart, never could yield to me
Then I'd rather (rather) have nothing at all
All or nothing at all
If it's love, there is no in between
Why begin then cry, for something that might have been
But please don't bring your lips so close to my cheek
Don't smile or I'll be lost beyond recall
The kiss in your eyes, the touch of your hand makes me weak
And my heart may go dizzy and fall
And if I fell (I fell) under the spell of your call
I would be, caught in the undertow
So you see, I've got to say no, no
All or nothing at all
The lyrics of Paul Cacia's song "All or Nothing At All" express a willingness to take risks and a desire for love that is all-encompassing. The singer is not interested in half-hearted attempts at love, preferring instead to either have a complete and full relationship or nothing at all. This sentiment is reinforced throughout the song, particularly in the chorus, where the singer asserts that "if it's love, there is no in-between" and that he would "rather have nothing at all" than a half-hearted love.
However, the lyrics also reveal a conflict within the singer. While he asserts that he wants all or nothing, he is also very aware of the pull that a potential lover has on him. He is tempted by the subtle displays of affection from his potential lover, like the kiss in their eyes or the touch of their hand, and this temptation leaves him vulnerable to falling under their spell. In the end, the singer decides that he cannot risk being caught up in a potentially one-sided relationship and must stick to his original decision: all or nothing at all.
Line by Line Meaning
All or nothing at all
I am not interested in half-committed love, it's either a full-blown relationship or nothing.
Half a love, never appealed to me
I don't understand why someone would settle for a relationship where only half of their partner's heart belongs to them.
If your heart, never could yield to me
If you are unable to give your heart to me completely, I don't want it at all.
Then I'd rather (rather) have nothing at all
It's better to have no relationship at all than to have one where love is not reciprocated.
If it's love, there is no in-between
Love is absolute, and there's no room for anything less than a total commitment.
Why begin then cry, for something that might have been
It's not worth starting a half-hearted relationship that will end in disappointment and heartbreak.
No, I'd rather (rather) have nothing at all
It's better to have no love than to live in the agony of an unfulfilling relationship.
But please don't bring your lips so close to my cheek
Although I am attracted to you, I am afraid to get too close, as my feelings might grow stronger.
Don't smile or I'll be lost beyond recall
If you show me any affection, I might break my resolve and fall in love with you completely.
The kiss in your eyes, the touch of your hand makes me weak
Your gaze and touch are incredibly sensual and have a powerful effect on me.
And my heart may go dizzy and fall
I am afraid that if I let my guard down, I will lose control and fall in love with you completely.
And if I fell (I fell) under the spell of your call
If I gave in to my feelings for you, I would be under your power and unable to resist you.
I would be, caught in the undertow
I would be swept away by love and unable to control my emotions or actions.
So you see, I've got to say no, no
I am aware of the risks and consequences of falling in love with you, so I need to keep my distance.
All or nothing at all
I am only interested in a relationship that is built on a foundation of true, undying love, with no compromises.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence
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