All My Life
Putney Dandridge And His Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.