That's All

Eternal Promises of Love: Peggy Lee's 'That's All' Meaning
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Lyrics

I can only give you love that lasts forever

I can offer enduring love.

And the promise to be near each time you call

I promise to be there whenever you need.

And the only heart I own for you and you alone

My heart belongs to you and only you.

That's all, that's all

This sums up what I can provide.


I can only give you country walks in springtime

I can give you pleasant walks in the countryside during spring.

And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall

I'll be there to support you as the leaves fall.

And a love whose burning light

My love will bring warmth to winter nights.

Will warm the winter night

Expressing the intensity of love with a burning light metaphor.

That's all, that's all

Reiterating the limited but sincere offerings.


There are those, I am sure, who have told you

Acknowledging the existence of others who might make grand promises.

They would give you the world for a toy

Contrasting with those who claim to offer the world as a toy.

All I have are these arms to enfold you

I have only my arms to embrace you.

And the love time can never destroy

Emphasizing a love that time cannot diminish.


If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear

Addressing what is expected in return.

You'll be glad to know that my demands are small

Reassuring that the expectations are modest.

Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore

Requesting affection and commitment now and forever.

That's all, that's all

Summing up the simplicity of the desired relationship.

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