Initial tracking for Prince's original version took place during Prince and the Revolution's concert on 7 June, 1984 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN, USA, during the same show where the basic tracks for Our Destiny and Roadhouse Garden were also recorded (this is listed in the unreleased versions section as it was used as a basis for the released track). Prince added further instrumentation and Jill Jones added vocals at a later date (likely in July, 1986, although this is unconfirmed).
In 2009, Prince used the moniker All Day, All Night for two concerts in Paris, France on 11 October: a 5pm show (All Day) and a 10pm show (All Night); he also performed the song and used chants from the song several times during the shows and others that followed later that week; it remains unclear if there was a further purpose behind this use of the song's name.
All Day All Night
Prince Lyrics
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ご所望の衣装 我々がなんでもご用意いたします
柔道着でも ふんどしでも
なんでもありますよ
いや着るわけねえだろ
夜に酔う 化かせばフリーキーナイト
宵闇さえ着こなして
この世とあの世のどこを探しても
君が一番可愛くて格好いい
え? 帽子が見つからない?!
何でも用意するっていっちゃってたよ! どうしよう
かわりにふんどし被らせようぜ
お前なめてんだろ
召しませ very very sweet strawberry
Berry berry lady ベリー手に演じて
摩訶不思議のワンダーランド
Ding-dong-dang!の合図で 頓珍漢なダンスをさあ
悪夢にジャンキー 楽しまなきゃ勿体ない
ほら手を取って?
「先ほどは帽子がなくて失礼いたしました」
「代わりになるとは申しませんが」
「こちらのふんどしをかぶってください」
「お前黙ってろ」
「安心して下さい こちら 新品です!」
夜に染む 化かせばスプーキーナイト
宵闇すら着飾って
魅せて
この世とあの世のどこを探しても
君が一番隣には相応しい
「もういろいろミスったし晩餐会でイタズラしちゃおうぜ」
「いやいやいやちょっと待って!」
トリッキーナイト
召しませオーダーメイドの夜を
Berry berry ready? ベリー笑み献じて
不協和音のファンファーレ
Peek-a-boo! の合図で 魅惑ひとくち
まだまだジャンキー
ワンモアじゃ足りないじゃん?
一年に一度の催しだというのに
来賓にとんだ無礼を働いたな!
何か言いたいことは?
大変反省しております!
僕らまで連帯責任で怒られちゃったじゃん!
まーしゃーないべ
そゆこともある
ウキ!
そこ内緒話をしてるんじゃない!
罰として5千人の子供にお菓子くばってこい!
ひー!
Berry berry lady ベリー手に演じて
摩訶不思議のワンダーランド
Ding-dong-dang! の合図で 頓珍漢なダンスをさあ
Trick or your heart! 気付かないうちに
君は夜の虜
The lyrics of Prince’s song "All Day All Night" are an intense depiction of a lovesick individual begging for the love of their desired partner. The opening line sets a pastoral scene, but ulterior motives are quickly revealed with the crass introduction of “beautiful ass”. The singer, who refers to themselves as a “white fox”, is at the end of their rope, imploring their beloved to finally choose them or face their own demise. They become visibly affected by the sight of their lover with others, while also admitting the attraction to this experience, regardless of their disgust. The lack of permanence in their desired future together is emphasized as the singer highlights their intrinsic connection and passion with this person. The chorus, delivered in a smooth and inviting manner, repeats their desire to be with their partner, to make them feel alright, through all hours of the day and night.
Throughout the song, the singer appears to be losing their sense of self, as they question who they are and what they stand for. They are consumed by their desire and confusion, which is emphasized through their reference to their own body parts as belonging to someone else, “Oh, are these my lips/Or are they petals from some crazy flower?” This is further illustrated when they express that their lover’s desire makes them want to scream or shout. The song ends with an enigmatic and cryptic dialogue, with unclear ad-libbing and murmurs, intended to be left up to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a beautiful morning
The singer starts the song by describing the beauty of the morning.
Oh, what a beautiful ass
The singer then shifts focus to the physical attractiveness of their lover's body.
Darling, this is my final plea 4 love
The singer is making a desperate plea for their lover to reciprocate their feelings.
Take me now or witness the slow and horrible death of your white fox
The artist is using dramatic language to convey the intensity of their emotions and the high stakes of the situation.
My time is running out
The artist feels a sense of urgency in expressing their love to their lover.
I can wait no longer
The singer emphasizes that they cannot tolerate waiting any longer for their lover's response.
I watch as you make love 2 others
The singer is jealous and hurt to see their lover with other people.
Disgusting as it seems, it intoxicates me
The artist finds their jealousy and obsession over their lover's other partners unsettling, yet it still draws them in.
you might say that I'm amused 2 the point
The artist acknowledges the absurdity of their situation but cannot help being drawn in by their intense feelings.
Where my blood increases, my heartbeat accelerates
The artist feels a physical reaction to their emotions towards their lover.
And my mouth waters uncontrollably
The singer is overwhelmed by desire and cannot control their physical response.
4 I know that no woman will ever love you like your white fox
The artist believes that they love their lover in a way no one else ever could.
No woman will ever kiss you in this lifetime or the next
The singer believes their connection with their lover is unique and irreplaceable.
Take me now as I am
The singer wants their lover to accept them and their love unconditionally.
4 I am becoming confused 2 what I stand 4 and desire
The singer's intense emotions have become overwhelming and confusing, leading them to question their own motivations and desires.
Tell me, darling, who I am, who I am, what I am, what am I?
The artist is not sure of their own identity and is seeking validation and understanding from their lover.
Oh, are these my lips
The artist is lost in the physical sensations of being with their lover.
Or are they petals from some crazy flower?
The singer's sensory experiences are so intense that they seem surreal and fantastical.
Oh, are these my hips?
The singer is still enthralled by their physical connection with their lover.
If they are, then they're some kind of powerful
The artist is again emphasizing the intensity and power of their emotions in this physical connection.
All day, all night you can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
The chorus emphasizes the artist's desire to make their lover happy and be with them constantly.
Oh, is this your mouth?
The artist is now focusing on their lover's physical sensations in the same way they were earlier.
Am I swirling in some wet tornado?
The singer's intense sensory experiences are again described in surreal and fantastical terms.
Oh, you make me want to shout
The artist is expressing the joy and excitement they feel when they're together with their lover.
When I'm in your arms, I feel like Play-Doh
The singer feels malleable and entranced when they're with their lover, as if they're being shaped into an entirely new person.
Wait a minute
The singer is pausing to gather their thoughts before continuing.
Oh, is this your house?
The singer is again losing themselves in the physical sensations of being with their lover.
Am I in an ocean of desire?
The artist is lost in their intense feelings for their lover, feeling as if they're surrounded by it completely.
Oh, you make me want to shout
The artist is still overjoyed to be with their lover.
When I'm in your love, I feel on fire (Ooh)
The singer feels intense energy and passion when they're with their lover.
Shockalaka
This is an interjection used for emphasis or to signal a high point in the song.
All day, all night you can be my baby, make you feel alright
The chorus is repeated several times to emphasize the artist's desire to be with their lover constantly.
What I {confused ad-libbing}
The artist's ad-libbing further emphasizes their confusion and the intensity of their emotions.
Am what am I what
The artist is still questioning their own identity and desires.
Am I who
The singer is unsure of who they are when it comes to their relationship with their lover.
Am I who, darling, me 2
The artist is seeking validation and an affirmation of their own identity from their lover.
Desire 4 and I want 2 be with you
The singer is expressing their desire to be with their lover above all else.
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day) {repeat in BG}
These background vocals emphasize the intense desire and passion the singer feels for their lover.
Becoming ... 2night I kiss ... I love you
The singer is reflecting on their emotional journey and their love for their partner.
Woah .... darling ... night time
The artist is emphasizing the beauty and intimacy of nighttime moments with their lover.
you kissed ... I want to know
The artist is still seeking affirmation and validation from their lover.
Hey, what's happenin' why'all?
This interjection breaks the tension and introduces a new section in the song.
This is a groove up in here
The singer is shifting the focus away from their emotions and towards the music and rhythm of the song.
All day, all night you can be my baby, make you feel alright
The chorus is repeated again to emphasize the artist's desire to be with their lover constantly.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Root, Toku, Matsu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lewesleyacklin1408
Whewww. HARD!!!!!! THEY MISSED ON THIS BEING A HIT DAMN RADIO STATIONS
@Darkanent
Agreed. His rehearsal footage brought me to YouTube looking for it.
@miro115
Thank U so much
'Ich liebe Dich' Prince 💜
@yashcfc4
What a banger
@deobaluf.m.carens8717
The only One !
@pamigo7289
The One Live📽️ https://youtu.be/K8_tdf31KX8
... After Dark🌗
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@juan-mf9sp
merci merci
@pamigo7289
... con mucho gusto, avec plaisr ;-)
enjoy rehearsaL all nite long....
https://youtu.be/m8H-i06ycwQ?list=PLHfqn_lsGQ7pi4niatD4tT7P8BajPPEh0 🎧
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@maxferdy7702
The intro always hits the hardest in this song
@thaddaeus5
Incredible. Thx for sharing this!💜