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All of Me Lyrics

by John Legend

Lyricist: John Legend

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All of Me Lyrics

What would I do without your smart mouth? Drawing me in and you kicking me out You got my head spinning, no kidding, I can''t pin you down What''s going on in that beautiful mind? I''m on your magical mystery ride And I''m so dizzy, don''t know what hit me, but I''ll be alright My head's under water But I''m breathing fine You''re crazy and I''m out of my mind Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I''ll give my all to you You''re my end and my beginning Even when I lose I''m winning ‘Cause I give you all of me And you give me all of you How many times do I have to tell you? Even when you''re crying you''re beautiful too The world is beating you down, I''m around through every mood You''re my downfall, you''re my muse My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues I can''t stop singing, it''s ringing, in my head for you My head's under water But I''m breathing fine You''re crazy and I''m out of my mind Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I''ll give my all to you You''re my end and my beginning Even when I lose I''m winning ‘Cause I give you all of me And you give me all, all of you (give me all of you) Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts Risking it all, though it's hard Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I''ll give my all to you You''re my end and my beginning Even when I lose I''m winning ‘Cause I give you all of me And you give me all of you I give you all of me And you give mme all of you

Meaning of All of Me

“All of Me” by John Legend is a powerfully romantic declaration wrapped in a delightfully chaotic embrace. At its core, the song explores the intoxicating allure and vulnerability inherent in deeply committed love – not a polished, idealized version, but one raw and utterly accepting. The lyrics immediately establish this through playful yet slightly unsettling imagery: “smart mouth,” “kicking me out,” and a “magical mystery ride” suggest a relationship brimming with unpredictable energy, where logic often takes a backseat to instinct. Legend isn’t presenting a perfect partner; he revels in the other person's "crazy," acknowledging their flaws – “perfect imperfections” – yet it's precisely these vulnerabilities that fuel his devotion. The repeated refrain, “Cause all of me loves all of you,” transcends simple affection and becomes a promise to fully inhabit this beautiful messiness, even when things are difficult ("Even when I lose I’m winning"). The song’s emotional arc is built on an acceptance of risk and surrender. The "cards on the table" metaphor highlights the honest vulnerability required for true connection – both partners laying bare their hearts. Legend's message isn't about a conventional fairytale romance; it’s about finding someone who challenges you, inspires you, and accepts you completely, flaws and all. Ultimately, “All of Me” is an affirmation that profound love isn't about fixing or controlling, but about wholeheartedly giving yourself – "I give you all of me" – and receiving the same in return, a sentiment conveyed with Legend’s signature soulful delivery and a quietly insistent melody.

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