All Of You
Starr Kay Lyrics

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You gotta see your mamma every night,
Or you can't see your mamma at all!
You've got to kiss your mamma, treat her right,
Or I won't be home when you call!

Now I don't like that kind o' man
That makes love on the installment plan!
You gotta see your mamma every night,

Or you won't see your mamma at all!

Monday night, you didn't show,
Tuesday night, you claimed no dough,
Wednesday night, that same old stall,
Thursday night, you didn't call.

Friday night, you dogged my path,
Saturday night, you took your bath,
Sunday night, you had a date,
And from the looks of everything it's clear that I don't rate!

Hey you, you better show tonight,
Or you won't see your mamma at all!
You better kiss me, you better hold me right,
Or I won't be home when you call!

Now I don't like that kind o' man
That operates on the installment plan.
You better see me, you better make things right,
Or you won't see your mamma at all!

Cut out all this stallin',

Cut in some callin',
Or you won't see your mamma at all!

Overall Meaning

The song "All Of You" by Starr Kay is an upbeat swing tune that possesses an interesting lyrical content. The lyrics of the song embody a woman's frustration with a man who does not treat her the way she deserves to be treated. The woman lays down clear instructions for the man that he needs to see her every night and kiss her correctly, or else she will not be at home when he calls. The woman despises the men who operate under the installment plan and do not uphold their commitments. Furthermore, the woman expresses her annoyance at the man who fails to show up on Monday and Tuesday night, gives excuses on Wednesday, and fails to call on Thursday night. The man tries to make it up with the woman on Friday night, but she is no longer interested. It becomes clear that because of the man's behavior, he might lose his woman altogether if he does not change his ways.

The song "All Of You" was written by Cole Porter in 1954 and was performed by Ella Fitzgerald in the movie "Silk Stockings." Starr Kay recorded her version in 2014, which became a hit in the swing music circle. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody have made it a popular choice for swing dancers worldwide. The song's lyrics are biting, witty, and sassy, making the song a classic in the jazz standard catalog.

Line by Line Meaning

You gotta see your mamma every night,
The singer expects the man to spend time with her frequently.

Or you can't see your mamma at all!
The singer won't tolerate the man ignoring her for long period of time.

You've got to kiss your mamma, treat her right,
The singer demands respect, love and attention from the man.

Or I won't be home when you call!
The singer will not respond to the man's attempts to reconnect.

Now I don't like that kind o' man
The singer criticizes the man's behavior and attitude.

That makes love on the installment plan!
The singer dislikes the man's tendency to show love and affection in a calculated manner.

Monday night, you didn't show,
The singer recounts the times when the man didn't show up or communicate.

Tuesday night, you claimed no dough,
The singer recalls the times when the man had financial excuses for not meeting her.

Wednesday night, that same old stall,
The singer is fed up with the man's delays and excuses.

Thursday night, you didn't call.
The singer is disappointed with the man's lack of communication.

Friday night, you dogged my path,
The singer is probably referring to a time when the man pursued her too aggressively.

Saturday night, you took your bath,
The singer brings up mundane details to emphasize how trivial the man's excuses are.

Sunday night, you had a date,
The singer is hurt that the man chose to spend time with someone else instead of her.

And from the looks of everything it's clear that I don't rate!
The singer realizes that the man doesn't value her or their relationship.

Hey you, you better show tonight,
The singer warns the man that he needs to pay attention to her tonight.

Or you won't see your mamma at all!
If the man fails to meet her expectations, the singer will not be there for him.

You better kiss me, you better hold me right,
The singer wants the man to be affectionate and attentive to her.

Or I won't be home when you call!
The singer emphasizes that she might leave the man behind if he doesn't change his ways.

You better see me, you better make things right,
The singer wants the man to fix their relationship by addressing her needs and desires.

Or you won't see your mamma at all!
The singer makes it clear that she won't put up with the man's neglect.

Cut out all this stallin',
The singer demands that the man stops wasting their time and acts on his words.

Cut in some callin',
The singer wants the man to step up his communication game and reach out to her more often.

Or you won't see your mamma at all!
If the man ignores her calls or texts, the singer will not be available for him.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY ROSE, CON CONRAD

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