All Of You
Tony Bennett The Ralph Sharon Trio Lyrics
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The sweet of you, and the pure of you
The eyes, the arms, and the (that) mouth of you
The east, west, north, and the (that) south of you
I'd love to gain complete control of you
Handle even the heart and soul of you
Love at least a small percent of me do
Cause (Because) I love all of you
Tony Bennett The Ralph Sharon Trio's song "All of You" is a love song that captures the depth and breadth of the singer's emotions. The lyrics describe the different aspects of the person he loves, from her physical features (eyes, arms, mouth) to her essence (sweet, pure). The singer expresses his desire to gain complete control of her, not just her body but also her heart and soul. He recognizes that love is a two-way street and asks for at least a small percent of her love in return, because he loves all of her.
The lyrics of "All of You" touch on the universal themes of love and desire. The singer's longing for the person he loves captures the intensity of romantic passion. The song is a testament to the power of love to move people and inspire them to give themselves fully to another.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the look(s) of you,(and) the lure of you
I am deeply enamored by your physical appearance, as well as the irresistible attraction you possess.
The sweet of you, and the pure of you
Your kind and innocent nature towards everyone makes you all the more endearing to me.
The eyes, the arms, and the (that) mouth of you
Every feature of yours, be it the way you look at me, the comfort of your embrace or the words that roll off your tongue, I cherish them all.
The east, west, north, and the (that) south of you
I am drawn towards every aspect of your being, be it your cultural background, your sense of direction or your personality traits - everything captivates me.
I'd love to gain complete control of you
I desire to be the one who understands you the best, the one you turn to first, in both the highs and the lows of life.
Handle even the heart and soul of you
I want to be a part of your heart and soul, to protect and care for you and to love you relentlessly.
Love at least a small percent of me do
I hope you feel the same way towards me, even if it's in a small way; that would mean the world to me.
Cause (Because) I love all of you
I am in love with every part of you, without exception, and my feelings for you grow stronger each passing day.
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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