Wynter Gordon (born Diana Gordon; August 25, 1985) is an American singer an… Read Full Bio ↴Wynter Gordon (born Diana Gordon; August 25, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter. Wynter was born in New York and was brought up in a poverty stricken neighborhood in Queens. As the middle child of seven living in a two bedroom house with an abusive and largely absent father, her childhood was difficult. Wynter discovered her talent for singing and dance at an early age. As a teenager, she was accepted to the famous LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. There, she was nurtured in a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment. Wynter has been writing music since an early age. She wrote first song, "Daddys Song" at the age of 12. The track remains personal to Wynter and brought executives at Atlantic Records to tears during her showcase.

After high school, Wynter threw herself fully into realizing her music dreams, while also dealing with surviving on her own for the first time. She juggled several jobs while working in the studio at nights and as much as she could. During this time, Wynter met her manager, Keith White who introduced her to Don Pooh at Atlantic Records. Wynter worked closely with producer D'Mile since 2004 where they both came with her first track to fame, "Gonna Breakthrough" written by Wynter Gordon and produced by D'Mile was used as the title track to Mary J. Blige's 2005 album The Breakthrough. Soon after, Wynter was given an opportunity and signed to Atlantic Records, through Don Pooh Music Group, where she has been working on her debut album since 2004.

In 2008, Wynter penned two tracks for Danity Kane's second album Welcome to the Dollhouse, "2 of You" and "Do Me Good". Wynter co-wrote the summer smash "Sugar", a track that she was featured on with Flo Rida from his 2009 album R.O.O.T.S. after laying down a reference vocal. The track became an international hit and peaked at number #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . Wynter also co-wrote and sang on the dance track "Toyfriend" from French DJ David Guetta's 2009 album One Love. Wynter worked close with Jennifer Lopez on her new project writing four tracks for her including "What Is Love", "What Is Love Part II", "Starting Over" and "Everybodys Girl" for her seventh studio album Love?. Currently, Wynter is also writing for artists including Adrienne Bailon, Estelle & Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester.

Wynter is currently working on her debut album with no official release period being set so far. The album is titled "With the Music I Die". Wynter confirmed that the Jupiter Ace-produced "Dirty Talk" will be the official lead single. It was released on iTunes and Amazon.com on March 2, 2010. Presently, the second single from the album is 'Surrender'. Although Wynter said herself things may change but did confirm that presently 'Surrender' is the second single choice. On October 22, Wynter announced via her official website that she would be releasing her debut EP, The First Dance, on November 9, 2010. The tracklist contained 4 of her previously released collaborations with David Guetta, Freemasons, Rhythm Masters & MYNC and Static Revenger, along with two previously unreleased remixes. She recently performed at Madison Square Garden singing the national anthem for the Knicks vs. Heat game. With the Music I Die is scheduled for a March 2011 release.

All my life
Wynter Gordon Lyrics

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I've been lost with no trace couldn't shake the image of your face.
Since we touched, I couldn't rest until I was in your arms again.
Like oh, oh I'm losin' control and oh, oh I think you should know whoa
You should know, you should know you were all (you were all) all my life.

You were all
My life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life, my life, my life

I can't eat, I can't sleep.
I can't dance til you're with me
'Cause you are all my life you are all my life.

I'm at war with my heart.
Boy you had me trippin' from the start.
Dim the lights til it's dark.
All I want is to be in your arms.
Like oh, oh I'm losing control and oh, oh I think you should know

You were all
My life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life, my life, my life
I can't eat, I can't sleep.
I can't dance til you're with me
'Cause you are all my life you are all my life.

In my eyes I see my head in your arms again.
You are all mine for all time.
Never let me down.
I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't dance til you're with me
'Cause you are all my life you are all my life

You were all
My life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life, my life, my life
I can't eat, I can't sleep.

I can't dance til you're with me
'Cause you are all my life you are all my life.

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Life" by Wynter Gordon tells the story of a person who has been lost and unable to move on since they met someone. The first verse talks about the obsession that the person has developed with this other person; they cannot shake the image of their face and couldn't rest until they were in their arms again. They feel like they are losing control and want the other person to know that they were all that they had been looking for, all their life. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the person saying that they can't eat, sleep or dance without being with this other person, that they are all they need in life.

The second verse takes a turn towards the emotional, with the person admitting that they are at war with their heart and that they had been tripping since the start. They just want to be in their arms, and despite feeling like they are losing control, the person wants the other to know that they are all that they need in life. The song ends with the person saying that in their eyes, they see their head in the other's arms and that they never let them down before, and that they are all that they need in life.

Overall, the song seems to be about the obsession that one person can develop for another and how that can take over their whole life. They feel like they cannot function without the other person and that they are all that they need in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been lost with no trace couldn't shake the image of your face.
Ever since we parted ways, I've been constantly thinking of you and longing for your presence.

Since we touched, I couldn't rest until I was in your arms again.
The moment we had physical contact, I knew I wanted to be with you and haven't been able to calm down until I'm close to you once more.

Like oh, oh I'm losin' control and oh, oh I think you should know whoa
I am unable to keep my emotions in check and I believe it's important for you to understand just how much I care about you.

You should know, you should know you were all (you were all) all my life.
You mean everything to me and have been a significant part of my life since the beginning.

I'm at war with my heart. Boy you had me trippin' from the start.
My feelings for you are in constant conflict with my logical mind and I have been enamored with you since the very beginning.

Dim the lights til it's dark. All I want is to be in your arms.
I desire your touch and closeness so much that I want to be in a dark, intimate setting with you.

In my eyes I see my head in your arms again.
Whenever I close my eyes, I see myself being embraced by you once again.

You are all mine for all time. Never let me down.
I want to be with you forever and I trust that you will always be there for me and never disappoint me.

I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't dance til you're with me
I am so consumed with thoughts of you that I cannot engage in normal, everyday activities without you by my side.

'Cause you are all my life you are all my life.
You are the center of my world and everything about my life revolves around you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORDAN HOUYEZ, DJIBRIL KAGNI, JAMES JOHN JR. ABRAHART, DIANA WYNTER GORDON

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