That's All I Want from You
Yearning for Everlasting Love: Aretha's Heartfelt Plea
Lyrics
That's all, that's all I want from you
Expressing a simple desire for something specific.
That's all, that's all I want from you
Repetition emphasizing the simplicity and clarity of the desire.
That's all, that's all I want from you
Further reinforcing the straightforward wish.
That's all, that's all I want is a little bit of love
Desire for a modest amount of love.
That slowly grows and grows (slowly, slowly)
Desiring love that develops gradually and consistently.
Not one that comes and goes, that's all I want from you
Rejecting fleeting love, seeking stability.
(Still) a sunny day with hopes up to the sky
Desiring positive, optimistic moments.
A kiss and no goodbyes, that's all I want from you
Expressing a wish for affection and avoiding farewells.
Don't let me down, oh, show me that you care
Requesting reliability and care from the partner.
Remember when you give, you always get your share
Emphasizing reciprocity in giving and receiving in a relationship.
Don't let me down, I have no time to waste
Urging not to disappoint, acknowledging the value of time.
Tomorrow may not come (may not come), when dreamers dream (may not come) too late
Highlighting the uncertainty of the future and the importance of seizing the present.
A little love that slowly grows and grows (slowly, slowly)
Reiterating the desire for love that grows steadily.
Not one that comes and goes, that's all I want from you
Rejecting love that is inconsistent or transient.
Don't let me down, show me that you care
Repeating the call for reliability and care in the relationship.
Remember when you give, you always get your share
Stressing the principle of receiving in proportion to giving.
Don't let me down, I have no time to waste
Emphasizing the urgency of not wasting time.
Tomorrow may not come (may not come) dreamers dream (may not come) late
Warning about the unpredictability of the future.
A little love that slowly grows and grows (slowly, slowly)
Reiterating the desire for gradual and lasting love.
Not one that comes and goes, that's all I want from you
Rejecting fleeting and temporary love once again.
(Still) baby, that's all (that's all, that's all I want from you)
Repeating the simple desire, addressing the partner affectionately.
Baby (that's all, that's all I want from you)
Affirming the desire with endearing language.
(That's all, that's all I want from you) ooh, baby
Reiteration of the straightforward wish with emotional emphasis.
(That's all, that's all I want from you, slowly, slowly)
Final emphasis on the gradual nature of the desired love.
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