All Mine
The Divine Comedy Tom Jones Lyrics
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All the clouds may be white
But when you smile whoa how I feel so good
That I can hardly wait to hold you
Enfold you; never enough render your heart to me
All mine
You have to be
From that cloud, number nine, danger starts
That sharp incline and such sad regrets
Oh as these starry skies
As they swiftly fall, make no mistake
You shan't escape, tethered and tied
There's nowhere to hide from me
All mine
You have to be
So don't resist
We shall exist
Until the day
Until the day I die
All mine
All you have to be
All mine
Yes, you have to be
Whoa you have to be
All mine
The Divine Comedy Tom Jones's song All Mine is full of poignant imagery and complex emotions. The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the irresistible desire to possess and be possessed. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as they describe a seemingly perfect world where everything is bright and beautiful. However, the true source of happiness lies in the smile of the beloved, and this joy is so overwhelming that it makes the singer yearn to hold and enfold them forever. The use of the word "render" conveys the sense of complete surrender to the passion one feels, and the repetition of the phrase "All mine" reinforces the idea of ownership and exclusivity.
The second verse is darker in tone and contains references to danger, regret, and the inescapable grip of the singer's love. The metaphor of the "cloud, number nine" suggests a state of euphoria or delusion, while the "sharp incline" symbolizes the risk involved in pursuing this intense feeling. The imagery of the starry skies falling creates a sense of inevitability, as if the beloved has no choice but to succumb to the singer's desires. The line "There's nowhere to hide from me" is particularly chilling, as it implies a sense of possession and control that borders on obsession.
The final verse shifts back to a more hopeful tone, emphasizing the strength and endurance of the love between the singer and the beloved. The use of the phrase "don't resist" implies that resistance is futile and that the only way to find peace is to surrender to the love that exists between them. The repetition of "All mine" at the end of the song reinforces the idea of exclusivity and ownership, but also suggests a sense of security and comfort that comes with being possessed by someone who truly loves you.
Line by Line Meaning
All the stars may shine bright
Despite the beauty of the stars shining, they cannot compare to how much joy you bring me.
All the clouds may be white
Even if the skies were clear and the clouds were white, they don't compare to the happiness you bring into my life.
But when you smile whoa how I feel so good
Your smile brings such incredible happiness and warmth into my life.
That I can hardly wait to hold you
I'm so eager to wrap my arms around you and feel your warmth and love.
Enfold you; never enough render your heart to me
I want to hold you so close, to feel your heart beating against me, and I know I can never get enough of your love.
All mine
You belong to me, and I belong to you.
You have to be
Our love is so strong that we are bound to each other, forever.
From that cloud, number nine, danger starts
Even though we are so deeply in love, there may be challenges ahead that we need to face together.
That sharp incline and such sad regrets
Our path may not always be easy, and there may be moments of regret, but we will face them together.
Oh as these starry skies
Even as the beautiful starry sky watches over us, we know that there may be obstacles in our path.
As they swiftly fall, make no mistake
We cannot let ourselves be distracted by passing challenges or obstacles.
You shan't escape, tethered and tied
Our love is so strong that we are bound to each other forever, and there is no escaping that bond.
There's nowhere to hide from me
No matter where you go or what you do, I will always love you and be there for you.
So don't resist
Don't resist the depth of our love and connection to each other.
We shall exist
Our love and connection to each other will always exist, no matter what happens.
Until the day
Until the day we are no longer together, our love will never fade.
Until the day I die
Even in death, our love and connection to each other will never fade.
All you have to be
Your love and connection to me is all that matters, and all that you need to be.
Whoa you have to be
Our love and connection to each other is so strong, there is no other option than to be together.
All mine
Our love and connection to each other is so strong, we belong to each other forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADRIAN UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY BARROW, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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thehookman777
Wow, Was not aware of this song cover! Portishead is so interesting alone so to have a Tom Jones cover with his power is simply amazing! It is amazing how Tom in his last 20 years is still doing so much musically from Rock, Pop, Gospel, Blues and even Show Tunes! Listen to Andrew Lloyd Weber's "VAULTS OF HEAVEN" Gospel-Tinged from one of his lesser known shows (was it "ASPECTS OF LOVE, I Believe?) and please tell me it is not one of the most powerful and amazing show songs of Weber's catalog! That is the magic of Tom's voice-he can put it into so many formats and it is stunning. This "All Mine" is a real little sonic treasure!
Ben Rollo-Hayward
This is actually amazing! Thanks for sharing!
gaurina7
thanks 4 sharing such a great song..I adore the pictures too.. Greetings from Greece
StellarBody
HE KILLED IT
Jay Price
This is totally unhinged. I am so pleased to have found it.
Amanda ~Davelvet
Portishead's cover. Excelent version.
Sannienova20
Wonderful !
Überdruckventïl
there is so much Bond in this.....*shiver*
Luciana Vila Guillen
I like the style Tom gave to the song, as good as Portis's xD
Max Bio
Sean Connery - All Mine Tom Jones. Colonna sonora perfetta.