Van Zant is an American musical duo composed of brothers Donnie and Johnny … Read Full Bio ↴Van Zant is an American musical duo composed of brothers Donnie and Johnny Van Zant. Both are brothers of the late Ronnie Van Zant, former lead singer for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Johnny became the lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987; Donnie is the leader and vocalist of .38 Special, also a Southern rock band.

Johnny recorded as a member of the 1980's southern rock band The Johnny Van Zant Band which released albums in 1980, 1981 and 1982. The band shortened its name to Van Zant for the release of its fourth album in 1985, the eponymous Van Zant, which saw some chart success with "You've Got to Believe in Love" and "I'm a Fighter". However, this band was not the same as the current version of Van Zant and did not include brother Donnie.

Johnny released another album under his full name in 1990, but spent most of his time in that period singing for the Lynyrd Skynyrd reunion group. He joined up with Donnie, and they revived the Van Zant name to release an album in 1998, which led to a follow up album in 2001. They have also released two albums to the country music format: 2005's Get Right with the Man and 2007's My Kind of Country. Overall, the group has had two singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks charts (the prior incarnation of Van Zant also had two), and six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

It's All About You
Van Zant Lyrics

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I see it in your face, I know you're workin' hard
Kids screamin', phone ringin' twenty-five hours a day
Doin' what you do

You drive the kids to school, tryin' to go to work
Car stop, green light, here you go again
Hey, it's all about you

So hold on, baby, I'm comin' home
I've got a little somethin' to turn you on
I'll turn the lights down low and set a little table for two
Tonight it's all about you

You make our house a home, make that [?]
Sales on, coupons, baby, I can't believe
All the things that you do

I know that I've been blessed to have you in my life
I trust your love and when I give thanks
Yeah, it's all about you

So hold on, baby, I'm comin' home
I've got a little somethin' to turn you on
I'll turn the lights down low and set a little table for two
Tonight it's all about you

You know it's not about me
Baby, you see it's all about you

So hold on, baby, I'm comin' home
I've got a little somethin', girl, to turn you on
I'll turn the lights down low and set a little table for two

Oh, just hold on, baby, I'm comin' home
I've got a little somethin', girl, to turn you on
I'll turn the lights down low and set a little table for two
Tonight it's all about you

Baby, tonight it's all about you
Oh baby, tonight it's all about you

Yeah girl, it's just me and you
Tonight it's all about you, oh baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van Zant's song "It's All About You" celebrate the hard work and dedication of a partner who is often overlooked and underappreciated in their everyday lives. The song acknowledges the struggles of balancing work, kids, and everyday stressors while also emphasizing the importance of taking time to focus on oneself and one's relationships.

The verses paint a picture of a hectic, nonstop daily routine, with screaming kids and a constantly ringing phone. Despite all of these distractions and responsibilities, the singer recognizes and admires the partner's ability to keep everything together and make their house a home. The chorus consists of a promise to make the partner feel special and loved by setting a romantic scene and dedicating the night to just the two of them.

Overall, the song's message is one of appreciation and recognition for the hard work and sacrifices that often go unseen in relationships. It encourages taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate the important people in our lives, and to reminder them that they are valued and loved.

Line by Line Meaning

I see it in your face, I know you're workin' hard
I can tell you're working hard from the look on your face

Kids screamin', phone ringin' twenty-five hours a day
You have a lot to deal with, including noisy kids and constant phone calls

Doin' what you do
You're just doing what you do best

You drive the kids to school, tryin' to go to work
You handle the tough job of driving the kids to school and going to work

Car stop, green light, here you go again
You have to endure traffic every day just to get things done

Hey, it's all about you
But today, it's all about you

So hold on, baby, I'm comin' home
I'm on my way home to be with you

I've got a little somethin' to turn you on
I have a surprise for you that will make you happy

I'll turn the lights down low and set a little table for two
I will create a romantic atmosphere for us to enjoy together

Tonight it's all about you
Tonight, I want to focus all my attention on you

You make our house a home, make that [?]
You turn our house into a real home and make everything better

Sales on, coupons, baby, I can't believe
You manage to save us money with your savvy shopping skills

All the things that you do
You do so many things for us, big and small

I know that I've been blessed to have you in my life
I feel fortunate to have you as a part of my life

I trust your love and when I give thanks
I know that your love is true and I am grateful for it

Yeah, it's all about you
And tonight, I want to remind you that it's all about you

You know it's not about me
This is not about me, it's all about you

Baby, you see it's all about you
I want you to know that tonight is all about you

Yeah girl, it's just me and you
It's just you and me tonight

Tonight it's all about you, oh baby
Tonight, everything is about you, my love

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIPIERO, VAN ZANT

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