All My Life
Putney Dandridge And His Orchestra Lyrics


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All my life
I've been waiting for you
My wonderful one, I've begun
Living all my life

All my love
Has been waiting for you
My life is sublime, now that I'm
Living all my love

You seem so lovely, so far above me
I'm almost afraid to look
But I adore you; I pledge before you
A heart that's an open book

All my life
Hold me close to your heart




But all else above, hold my love
Darling, just hold my love

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Life" by Putney Dandridge And His Orchestra is a romantic love song that expresses the singer's desire to be with his significant other for the rest of his life. The lyrics use imagery, repetition, and vivid language to convey the singer's sense of devotion and love for their partner. Throughout the song, the singer expresses how they have been waiting for their partner all of their life and how their life has become sublime since their partner came into their life.


Furthermore, the lyrics also suggest that the singer may feel inferior to their partner, particularly in the line "You seem so lovely, so far above me / I'm almost afraid to look." Despite this feeling, the singer still loves and adores their partner deeply, pledging to give them their heart and to be an open book for them. The song ends with a plea from the singer, asking their partner to hold their love above all else and to hold them close to their heart. Overall, the song conveys a sense of unconditional love and devotion that is timeless and enduring.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life
Throughout my entire existence


I've been waiting for you
I have been longing for your arrival


My wonderful one, I've begun
You are my amazing partner and I have commenced my journey with you


Living all my life
Existing in anticipation of this moment


All my love
Every bit of my affection


Has been waiting for you
It has been preserved for you


My life is sublime, now that I'm
My present moment is wonderful now that


Living all my love
I am expressing all my emotional yearning


You seem so lovely, so far above me
You appear exquisite, so much higher than me


I'm almost afraid to look
I'm too intimidated to gaze


But I adore you; I pledge before you
Yet, I cherish you; I swear to you


A heart that's an open book
My innermost thoughts and feelings are accessible to you


All my life
Throughout my entire existence


Hold me close to your heart
Embrace me lovingly


But all else above, hold my love
Value and care for the love I give you


Darling, just hold my love
My intense adoration is all I desire to give




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: SAMMY H. STEPT, SIDNEY D. MITCHELL

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Dwayne Clemons

PUTNEY DANDRIDGE & HIS ORCHESTRA
Bobby Stark (trumpet), Teddy McRae (tenor saxophone), Teddy Wilson (piano), John Trueheart (guitar), John
Kirby (bass), Cozy Cole (drums), Putney Dandridge (vocals).
New York City. June 1st, 1936.

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