All I Want Is You
Simon (Carly Simon) Lyrics
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When they hear us scream at night
Do they talk about a love all in tatters
What do the neighbors know
About the heart and soul
The fire down below that really matters
They can never guess in the silences
That all I want is you
All I want is you
I don't want a man who says "Good morning, dear", no, I don't
(All I want is you, all that I want is you)
(All I want is you, nobody else, no one but you)
Let 'em listen at the door
Let 'em listen through the floor
Let 'em go ahead and draw the wrong conclusion
So chase me 'round the room
Make me crazy like the moon
They can never guess in the silences
And all I want is you
And the sexy hurricane that we share (We share, yeah)
All I want is you
I don't want a man who tiptoes up the stairs, no, I don't
(All I want is you, all that I want is you)
(All I want is you, nobody else, no one but you)
They can never guess in the silences
That all I want is you (All I want is you)
And the sexy hurricane that we share, oh uh oh
All I want is you
I don't want a man who tiptoes up the stairs (He's gonna fall)
All I want is you
And your freight train
Whistlin' over my track, oh uh oh
All I want is you
And your Mack truck loving
Jumping me, Jack
Oh uh oh, Jack
(All that I want)
The song "All I Want Is You" by Carly Simon is a bold anthem of sexual desire and passion. The lyrics describe the singer's obsession with her lover and the intense physical connection they share. She wonders what the neighbors must think of their passionate screams at night, but ultimately couldn't care less about their opinions. All that matters is the heat between the two of them.
The chorus repeats the iconic line "All I want is you," emphasizing that the singer doesn't need any of the traditional markers of a successful relationship, like someone to say "good morning, dear." She just wants her lover and the "sexy hurricane" they share.
The verses of the song describe the singer's desire for her lover to take control and "chase [her] round the room" and make her "crazy like the moon." The lyrics are a celebration of sexual desire and the idea that sometimes, all you need is the physical connection with another person.
Overall, "All I Want Is You" is a frank, unapologetic expression of sexual desire and passion. Simon's raw, emotional vocals perfectly capture the intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
What do the neighbors say
What are the neighbors thinking when they hear us screaming at night?
When they hear us scream at night
When the neighbors hear us screaming at night, what do they think?
Do they talk about a love all in tatters
Do the neighbors think our love is falling apart?
What do the neighbors know
What do the neighbors understand about us?
About the heart and soul
What do the neighbors perceive about the emotional and spiritual connection we share?
The fire down below that really matters
The intimate and passionate connection we share is what's truly important.
They can never guess in the silences
Our neighbors can never know how much we love each other when there's quiet in the house.
That all I want is you
The only thing I want is you.
And the sexy hurricane we got here, oh, babe
I love the wild and passionate intensity of our relationship.
I don't want a man who says "Good morning, dear", no, I don't
I'm not interested in a polite, mild-mannered partner.
(All I want is you, all that I want is you)
I'm only interested in you and nobody else.
Let 'em listen at the door
Let our neighbors eavesdrop on us.
Let 'em listen through the floor
Let our neighbors listen in on our intimate moments.
Let 'em go ahead and draw the wrong conclusion
Our neighbors can think whatever they want about us, even if it's wrong.
So chase me 'round the room
Pursue me with wild and passionate intensity.
Make me crazy like the moon
Make me feel completely insane with overwhelming emotion.
And the sexy hurricane that we share (We share, yeah)
Our relationship is like a wild and powerful storm, and we're both swept up into it.
They can never guess in the silences
The depth of our connection is impossible for our neighbors to comprehend when there's nothing but quiet in the house.
And your freight train
And the powerful and unstoppable nature of our passion.
Whistlin' over my track, oh uh oh
Our love is like a noisy train racing through my life at breakneck speed.
And your Mack truck loving
And your powerful and intense sexual desire for me.
Jumping me, Jack
The intensity of our love-making is like a wild and unbridled ride.
(All that I want)
All I want is you and nothing else.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: JACOB BRACKMAN, ANDY GOLDMARK, CARLY SIMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisevans1707
Always loved Carly Simon. She is a great singer and a beautiful women.
@birgitgurba5728
Starke Stimme,Timbre,einfach nur Klasse und spitzen Musik
@michaeladornato3967
I’ve adored Carly’s music since I was a little boy. I remember listening to Coming Around Again when it was on the radio in 1987 💜💜💜 I only heard this song from the same album for the first time as a 36 year old on an NYC subway platform and was hooked. 😘😘
@pinkjuicy7205
“HE’S GOTTA FIGHT”, I agree with ALL YOU SAID!!!
@TheBloozboy
Absolutely love this song...one of her best, in my opinion. :-)
@jeycitalara3930
🍀🌾🏯Kiss CARLY🍀🌾🌹you are a DIAMOND 💎🌾
@7927jackpark
Out of all Carly Simon's great hits, and there are many, this is the one that is most overlooked! And that's a shame!
@MrBillTaylor
Totally agree.
@vesperview
The fact that it doesn’t even have a music video. Such a travesty.
@theorfeu
It happens