The track is 3.42 minutes in length.
All the Love
Ulver Lyrics
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We do not understand
The powers
Of good
And evil
Of the world
The past
The promises
The folly
Of those who died
For nothing
Leaving their wives
And their children
For love
The only thing
That makes us human
The past
The future
The promises
The folly of those who died
Ulver's song "All the Love," from their album "The Assassination of Julius Caesar," is a moving commentary on the human experience. In these lyrics, the band speaks about the fear of what we do not understand and our fear of the unknown, particularly regarding the powers of good and evil in the world. The song speaks to the dichotomy of human nature and our simultaneous longing for love and fear of the unknown.
The lyrics also touch on the painful realities of the human experience. The passage about those who died for nothing and left behind wives and children for love speaks to the human urge to love and connect with others, even in the face of tragedy and loss. It is a powerful reminder that, despite the darkness and uncertainty of life, love is what binds us together and makes us human.
Overall, Ulver's "All the Love" is a poignant meditation on the human experience, pointing out the difficulties we face and also serving to remind us of the power of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We fear the things
There are things that we fear.
We do not understand
The things we fear are things that we do not understand.
The powers
There are powers in this world.
Of good
There are powers of good in this world.
And evil
There are powers of evil in this world.
Of the world
These powers exist within the world.
The past
There is a past.
The future
There is a future.
The promises
There are promises made.
The folly
There is folly and mistakes.
Of those who died
These mistakes sometimes end in the loss of life.
For nothing
These losses are sometimes seemingly for nothing.
Leaving their wives
Those who died left behind their wives.
And their children
Those who died left behind their children.
For love
These people died for love.
The only thing
Love is the only thing.
That makes us human
Love is what defines our humanity.
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.