All the Things You Are
The Platters Lyrics


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You are the promised kiss of springtime,
That makes the lonely winter seem long.

You are the breathless hush of evening,
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.

You are the angel glow that lights a star,
The dearest things I know are what you are.

Some day my happy arms will hold you,
And some day I'll know that moment divine.

When all the things you are, are mine.

You are the angel glow that lights a star,
The dearest things I know are what you are.

Some day my happy arms will hold you,
And some day I'll know that moment divine.





When all the things you are, are mine.

Overall Meaning

The song "All the Things You Are" by The Platters is a romantic ballad that describes the singer's feelings for someone special in their life. The lyrics are poetic and metaphorical, using imagery of nature and heaven to express the depth of the singer's emotions. The first two lines, "You are the promised kiss of springtime, that makes the lonely winter seem long," compares the person to the arrival of spring after a long, cold winter. The idea is that the presence of this person brings warmth and happiness to the singer's life, just as spring brings new life and growth to the natural world. The imagery continues in the next line, "You are the breathless hush of evening, that trembles on the brink of a lovely song." Here, the person is likened to the peaceful calmness that descends upon the world at dusk, just before the beauty of a musical performance begins.


The singer goes on to describe the person as an "angel glow that lights a star," which further emphasizes the idea that this person is ethereal and otherworldly in their beauty and presence. The final lines of the song express the singer's hope that someday they will be able to hold and possess this person, and when that happens, "all the things you are, are mine." This seems to suggest that the singer believes this person embodies all the most wonderful qualities a person can possess, and that being with them will fulfill all their dreams and desires.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the promised kiss of springtime,
You give me a sense of hope and new beginnings, just like the arrival of spring after a long, cold winter.


That makes the lonely winter seem long.
Without you, everything seems dull and lifeless, making time drag on forever like a never-ending winter.


You are the breathless hush of evening,
As the night sets in and everything quietens down, you are the gentle peace and tranquility that washes over me.


That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You make my heart flutter and sing with happiness, just waiting for the right moment to burst into a beautiful melody.


You are the angel glow that lights a star,
You have a presence that shines bright and radiant, just like a celestial body in the night sky.


The dearest things I know are what you are.
You are the most precious and beloved thing in my life. Nothing else can compare to the joy you bring me.


Some day my happy arms will hold you,
I dream of the day when I can finally embrace you and feel the warmth of your love against me.


And some day I'll know that moment divine.
That moment when we are finally united will be a truly heavenly experience that I will cherish forever.


When all the things you are, are mine.
Once I have you in my life, everything else will fall into place and I will truly be complete.




Writer(s): Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Jerome Kern

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