All Of Me
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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All of me, why not take all of me?
Baby, can't you see I'm no good without you?
Take my lips, I'll never use them
Take my arms, I want to lose them

Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry
Tell me how can I go on, dear, without you?
You took the part that once was my heart
So why not take all of me?

All of me, why not take all of me?
Can't you see I'm no good without you?
Take my lips, I want to lose 'em
Take my arms, I'll never use them

Your g-g-goodbye left me with eyes that cry
How can I go on, dear, without you?
You took the part that once was my heart
So why not take all of me?






Come on and take, take all of me

Overall Meaning

In Peggy Lee's song "All Of Me," the lyrics express a plea from the singer to her lover to fully embrace her and accept her love. The repetition of the phrase "All of me, why not take all of me?" suggests a desire for complete vulnerability and surrender in the relationship. The singer acknowledges her dependence on her lover, admitting that she is no good without them. She offers to give up her lips and arms, symbolizing her willingness to sacrifice and give her all for love.


The line "Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry" reflects the pain and anguish caused by the lover's departure. The singer questions how she can continue without her beloved and expresses the deep void in her heart that the lover has taken. Through these lyrics, the singer expresses her longing and desperation for the lover to fully accept and take all of her, both the good and the bad.


Overall, "All Of Me" showcases the vulnerability and emotional depth of the singer, pleading for the lover to reciprocate her feelings and embrace her completely.


Line by Line Meaning

All of me, why not take all of me?
I am offering you every part of myself, completely and unreservedly. Why not accept and take all of me?


Baby, can't you see I'm no good without you?
I am expressing how dependent I am on you. My life feels incomplete and unsatisfying without you.


Take my lips, I'll never use them
I am willing to give up the ability to speak or kiss. These actions are meaningless to me if you are not part of my life.


Take my arms, I want to lose them
I don't value my own physical strength or the ability to embrace others. Without you, I have no desire to hold or touch anyone.


Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry
Your departure has caused me immense sadness, and my eyes constantly shed tears as a result.


Tell me how can I go on, dear, without you?
I am questioning how I can possibly continue living without you. You are so essential to my happiness that I struggle to imagine existence without you.


You took the part that once was my heart
You have taken away the love and affection that used to reside in my heart. You possess the most important part of me.


So why not take all of me?
Given that you have taken such a significant part of me, it only makes sense for you to have all of me. There is nothing left for me to hold back.


Can't you see I'm no good without you?
I am emphasizing once again how much I rely on you for happiness and fulfillment. My life loses all value and purpose when you are absent.


Take my lips, I want to lose 'em
I reiterate my willingness to give up the ability to speak or kiss. These actions have no worth to me in the absence of your presence.


Take my arms, I'll never use them
I continue to express my indifference towards my own physical strength and the desire to embrace others. Without you, there is no purpose for these actions.


Your g-g-goodbye left me with eyes that cry
The memory of your goodbye has left me with continuous tears streaming from my eyes. The pain of your departure is overwhelming.


How can I go on, dear, without you?
I am pleading for an answer to the desperate question of how I can possibly continue my life without you. The thought of separation is unbearable to me.


You took the part that once was my heart
You have taken away the love and affection that used to reside in my heart. You possess the most important part of me.


So why not take all of me?
Since you have already taken such a significant part of me, there is nothing remaining for me to hold back. I want you to possess all of me completely.


Come on and take, take all of me
I am urging and inviting you to accept and take every aspect of who I am. I am wholeheartedly offering myself to you.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons

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Comments from YouTube:

@cjacja21

Forget skin colour, Peggy is one of the greatest jazz singers ever. A voice that will never be replicated

@renatonunes8694

Great song. great voice. Loved this singer. R.I.P.

@illbebad

Excellent version, thanks!

@michelacos8214

She was so beautiful.

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