All for Love
Sting Lyrics


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When it's love you give
I'll be your man of good faith
When in love you live
I'll make a stand, I won't break
I'll be the rock you can lean on, oh
Be there when you're old
To have and to hold
When there's love inside
I swear I'll always be strong
And there's a reason why
I'll prove to you we belong
I'll be the wall that protects you, yeah
From the wind and the rain
From the hurt and the pain, yeah, oh

Let's make it all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

When it's love you make
I'll be the fire in your night
Then it's love you take
I will defend, I will fight
I'll be there when you need me
When honor's at stake
This vow I will make, yeah

That it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

Don't lay our love to rest
'Cause we could stand up to the test
We got everything and more than we had planned
More than the rivers that run inland
We got it all in our hands

Now it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
When there's someone that you want
When there's someone that you need




Let's make it all, all for one
And all for love

Overall Meaning

Sting's "All for Love" is a classic love song that encompasses the themes of commitment, devotion, and loyalty. The opening lines of the song, "When it's love you give, I'll be your man of good faith, when in love you live, I'll make a stand, I won't break," set the precedent for Sting's promise to be there for his beloved through thick and thin. He assures her that he will always be her rock, a dependable figure that protects her from the hardships of the world.


The phrase "Let's make it all for one and all for love" conveys the idea of shared experiences and mutual affection. Sting emphasizes the importance of being true to one's feelings and expressing them, "When there's someone that you know, then just let your feelings show." The song then ends with a call to action, "When there's someone that you want, when there's someone that you need, let's make it all, all for one and all for love."


The combination of Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting was a perfect blend of pop-rock and balladry for radio stations in 1993. The music video, featuring the three singers, was also extremely popular and received extensive airplay on MTV. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, ultimately losing to "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen. "All for Love" was also included in Disney’s animated film, "The Three Musketeers."


Line by Line Meaning

When it's love you give
When you give love to someone


I'll be your man of good faith
I will be loyal and trustworthy when it comes to love


When in love you live
When you live life in love


I'll make a stand, I won't break
I will be steadfast and strong no matter what


I'll be the rock you can lean on, oh
I will be a source of strength and support for you


Be there when you're old
I will be there for you even when you are old


To have and to hold
To love and cherish


When there's love inside
When you have love in your heart


I swear I'll always be strong
I promise to always remain strong and supportive in our love


And there's a reason why
There is a reason why our love is strong


I'll prove to you we belong
I will show you that we are meant to be together


I'll be the wall that protects you, yeah
I will be a barrier against anything that could hurt you


From the wind and the rain
From any storm or hardship that may come our way


From the hurt and the pain, yeah, oh
From any emotional pain that may befall us


Let's make it all for one and all for love
Let's make our love all-encompassing


Let the one you hold be the one you want
Let the person you hold be the one you desire and need


The one you need
The person who fills and complements your life


'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
Because when we love each other wholly, we both benefit


When there's someone that you know
When you have found someone you love


Then just let your feelings show
Then don’t hold back your emotions, let them show


When it's love you make
When you create love with someone


I'll be the fire in your night
I will be a source of passion for you


Then it's love you take
Then when you receive love from someone


I will defend, I will fight
I will protect the love between us


I'll be there when you need me
I will stand by you whenever you need me


When honor's at stake
When our commitment to each other is at risk


This vow I will make, yeah
This promise I will make to you


Don't lay our love to rest
Don’t allow our love to die


'Cause we could stand up to the test
Because our love is strong enough to endure anything


We got everything and more than we had planned
We have exceeded our expectations in love


More than the rivers that run inland
Our love is deeper than the deepest river


We got it all in our hands
We have complete control over our love


When there's someone that you want
When there is someone you desire


When there's someone that you need
When there is someone you require


Let's make it all, all for one
Let's make one love that represents us both


And all for love
And let that love encompass our everything




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL ARNOLD KAMEN, ROBERT JOHN LANGE, BRYAN GUY ADAMS

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@Denis468

When it's love you give
I'll be your man of good faith
When in love you live
I'll make a stand, I won't break
I'll be the rock you can lean on, oh
Be there when you're old
To have and to hold

When there's love inside
I swear I'll always be strong
And there's a reason why
I'll prove to you we belong
I'll be the wall that protects you, yeah
From the wind and the rain
From the hurt and the pain, yeah, oh

Let's make it all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

When it's love you make
I'll be the fire in your night
Then it's love you take
I will defend, I will fight
I'll be there when you need me
When honor's at stake
This vow I will make, yeah

That it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

Don't lay our love to rest
'Cause we could stand up to the test
We got everything and more than we had planned
More than the rivers that run inland
We got it all in our hands

Now it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
When there's someone that you want
When there's someone that you need
Let's make it all, all for one
And all for love



@Thorsten-Tom-Martin

[Verse 1]
When it's love you give
I'll be a man of good faith
Then in love you live
I'll make a stand. I won't break
I'll be the rock you can build on
Be there when you're old
To have and to hold

[Verse 2]
When there's love inside
I swear I'll always be strong
Then there's a reason why
I'll prove to you we belong
I'll be the wall that protects you (Yeah)
From the wind and the rain
From the hurt and the pain
Yeah (Hey)

[Chorus]
Let's make it, all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

[Verse 3]
When it's love you make
I'll be the fire in your night
Then it's love you take
I will defend, I will fight
I'll be there when you need me
When honor's at stake
This vow I will make, yeah

[Chorus]
That it's all for one and all for love
Let the one be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love

[Bridge]
Don't lay our love to rest
'Cause we could stand up to you test
We got everything and more than we had planned
More than the rivers that run the land
We've got it all in our hands

[Chorus]
Now it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
When there's someone that you want
When there's someone that you need
Let's make it all, all for one and all for love



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