after all
Al Jarreau Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴There, there was a time I knew
That no matter, come what may, love
Would prevail
And then inside the dreams I knew
Came the question lovers fear
Can true love fail
Then I would miss the childhood wish
And haven't I sung to you Of the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you

Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms

I know in my heart and mind
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
And love, the author of space and time
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
And the love that heals the wound
After the war is through
Is the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you

Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you

I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to All by Al Jarreau talks about the power of love to conquer all obstacles and endure through the toughest of times. It reminisces on a time when the singer had complete faith in the resilience of true love, but a question began to nag at the back of their mind - can true love fail? However, despite this fear, the singer still holds onto the childhood wish of a knight in shining armor, who is faithful and true to their beloved. And so, the song declares that love will indeed survive, as it is the author of space and time, and keeps everything - from the galaxies to the smallest sparrow - alive. The love that heals wounds, even after the conflicts of war, is the same knight in shining armor, who remains loyal and true to his beloved. The song finishes with the singer's declaration that, no matter what happens, they will be the one to hold their loved one in their arms.

The lyrics to All are a beautiful reminder of the power of love, and how it can endure through the toughest of times. The lyrics are poetic and well-written, with metaphors such as the knight in shining armor representing the power and loyalty of true love. The song's message is motivational and uplifting, urging listeners to hold onto the belief that true love can indeed conquer all.

Line by Line Meaning

There, there was a time I knew
I used to believe that love would always succeed

That no matter, come what may, love
Love can conquer anything, no matter the challenges it faces

Would prevail
Love will always win in the end

And then inside the dreams I knew
Even in my dreams, the question of true love's success existed

Came the question lovers fear
The fear that true love might fail crept in

Can true love fail
Is it possible that love might not succeed?

Then I would miss the childhood wish
I started to realize that my childhood fantasy of love conquering all might not be true

And haven't I sung to you
I have sung to you of love's power

Of the knight in armor bright
The idealized man who is strong, faithful and true

Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy

Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens

I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you

I know in my heart and mind
I am confident and sure that love will always survive

That no matter, come what may, love will survive
Love can endure any obstacle or challenge

And love, the author of space and time
Love is the force that creates and binds the universe

Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
Love creates and sustains all life, from the smallest creatures to the vast universe

And the love that heals the wound
Love is the cure for our emotional pain and trauma

After the war is through
Even after the conflicts and struggles are over

Is the knight in armor bright
The loving, faithful, and dependable partner we all desire

Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy

Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens

I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you

I will be the one to hold you
I will be your support system and your safe haven

I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will always be there for you, to hold you and offer you comfort and strength

In my arms
A loving embrace.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, GARDEN RAKE MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Joseph Graydon

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