All the Things You Are
Werner Muller and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
When all the things you are, are mine
The lyrics of Werner Muller and His Orchestra's song All The Things You Are speak of a love so pure and all-encompassing that it brings light to the darkest of days. The song describes the lover as the "promised kiss of springtime," suggesting that the presence of this person in the singer's life fills them with hope and joy, even in the bleakest of times. The reference to the "lonely winter" emphasizes the idea that without this person, everything feels cold and barren.
The lyrics also highlight the sensuality of the love between the singer and their beloved. The mention of the "breathless hush of evening" and the "lovely song" evoke a sense of intimacy and tenderness. The singer's adoration of their partner is shown in the line "The dearest things I know are what you are," indicating that nothing else in their life can compare to the love they share.
The final lines of the song express the singer's longing to hold their beloved and possess all the wonderful things they embody. The use of the word "divine" suggests that this love is otherworldly and almost spiritual in nature, further emphasizing the depth of feeling being conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You bring life and vitality into my world, like the first days of spring after a dreary winter
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You have the power to make the hardest times easier to bear
You are the breathless hush of evening
You bring a sense of quiet and peace to my life, like the calm of evening after a busy day
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are full of potential and promise, like a melody that hasn't yet been fully realized
You are the angel glow that lights a star
You bring light and hope into my life, like the guiding star that led the wise men to Jesus
The dearest things I know are what you are
You are incredibly special to me, and I hold you above all other things I value
Some day my happy arms will hold you
I long for the moment when I will be able to physically embrace you and show you my love
And some day I'll know that moment divine
The moment when I finally get to hold you will be a truly heavenly experience for me
When all the things you are, are mine
When I have you completely, all the wonderful and beautiful things about you will be mine to cherish forever
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein
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