All for One
Vanessa Rubin was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in a musical … Read Full Bio ↴Vanessa Rubin was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in a musical household to parents from Trinidad and Louisiana. After achieving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Ohio State University. She received a standing ovation for her performance of “God Bless the Child” while competing in the Miss Black Central Ohio Contest, which convinced her that her true calling was to sing in the jazz tradition. This Billie Holiday masterpiece has since become her ”official” theme song. Ms. Rubin returned to Cleveland, where she began singing in many of the city's clubs and hotels and performing with the best of the city's musicians. She also formed and managed her first group, consisting of organ, guitar, vibes and drums. Soon after she moved to New York City in 1982, Ms. Rubin performed at Sweet Basil and the Village Vanguard with the Pharoah Sanders Quartet. She then began to study with pianist Barry Harris at his Jazz Cultural Theatre.[1] Since that time she has worked with an impressive list of musicians including Kenny Barron, Lionel Hampton, the Mercer Ellington Orchestra, Cecil Bridgewater, Etta Jones, Toots Thielemans, Steve Turre, Cedar Walton, and Grover Washington, Jr. More recently she has completed international tours with Herbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

All for One
Vanessa Rubin Lyrics


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When days are done and gone the sun
Believe in your people, just speak no evil
Feel your passions burn, for tides to turn
Believe in your people, just speak no evil
Just speak no evil

All for one, one for all's the message
Keep you strong, standing tall
Forever facing fears, drying tears
Together, hear me!

A nation torn by courage born
Believe in your people just speak no evil
Just speak no evil

When days are done and gone the sun
Believe in your people, just speak no evil
You will come to see your destiny
You must believe in your people, just speak no evil
Just speak no evil

All for one, one for all's the message
Keep you strong, standing tall
Forever facing fears, drying tears
Together, hear me!

The lines are drawn, which side are you on
Believe in your people, just speak no evil




Just speak no evil, just speak no evil
Just speak no evil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vanessa Rubin's "All For One" convey a message of hope and unity amidst trying times. The verses urge listeners to believe in their people and to not speak evil of them. Instead, they should let their passions burn so that they can bring about positive change. The repetition of the line "just speak no evil" emphasizes the importance of positivity and optimism, especially when facing fear and adversity. The chorus reinforces this message, singing that "all for one" and "one for all" is the key to staying strong and facing challenges together. The final verse speaks of a nation torn, beseeching the listener to believe in their people and not let negativity divide them.


Line by Line Meaning

When days are done and gone the sun
When the day is over and the sun sets


Believe in your people, just speak no evil
Trust and depend on your people and avoid speaking badly about others


Feel your passions burn, for tides to turn
Let your passions drive you towards positive change


Believe in your people, just speak no evil
Trust and depend on your people and avoid speaking badly about others


Just speak no evil
Don't say negative things


All for one, one for all's the message
We're all in this together, and we must work as one to succeed


Keep you strong, standing tall
Remain firm and confident


Forever facing fears, drying tears
We'll always struggle with fear and sadness, but standing together can help us overcome them


Together, hear me!
Let's work together as a team


A nation torn by courage born
Even when our country is divided, we can find strength and bravery through unity


Believe in your people just speak no evil
Trust and depend on your people and avoid speaking badly about others


Just speak no evil
Don't say negative things


You will come to see your destiny
You'll discover your true calling


You must believe in your people, just speak no evil
To succeed, trust and depend on your people and avoid speaking badly about others


Just speak no evil
Don't say negative things


All for one, one for all's the message
We're all in this together, and we must work as one to succeed


Keep you strong, standing tall
Remain firm and confident


Forever facing fears, drying tears
We'll always struggle with fear and sadness, but standing together can help us overcome them


Together, hear me!
Let's work together as a team


The lines are drawn, which side are you on
A decision has been made - which side will you choose?


Believe in your people, just speak no evil
Trust and depend on your people and avoid speaking badly about others


Just speak no evil, just speak no evil
Don't say negative things


Just speak no evil
Don't say negative things




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Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, KURT WEILL

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Comments from YouTube:

Who Dat Superbowl Queen

Today was my first time hearing about her. I love her voice.

spectre56j

This is Vanessa at her very best! This song is timeless! Thanks for the upload satdui !!!

Paolo Adolfo Rino Longo

Vanessa! SUPER arrangement!

Blofeld Waldorf

Wonderful voice.

Baddo Bracelets

I have loved this song for a very very long time!

The Newsletter05

love this version

Jerry Johnson

March 14th: Happy birthday R&B-Jazz Singer Vanessa Rubin. Tha's a singer right there. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, satdui. Blessings....

mizpahboy

100% pure ambrosia ( not that sugar free stuff either ) Brilliant upload

lilli rhys

Oooh! So sweet! I've been searching for this for ages but didn't know the singer's name. This is my kind of rainy weather love song. Let's love again...

The Newsletter05

Who sung the original version I heard it in the 90s

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