All of Me by John Legend: song meaning

This song tells the perspective of a man who is completely in love with his partner, accepting every aspect of her, whether her strengths or her flaws. Her imperfections are what make her captivating. The mood of the song is filled with devotion and the willingness to take risks in a relationship to truly love one another.

Romantic · Deep · Submissive · Unconditional love · Acceptance of imperfection · Vulnerability in relationships

Behind the song

This song is a piano ballad inspired by Chrissy Teigen, who was his fiancée at the time and is now John Legend's wife.

Source: Wikipedia: All of Me (John Legend song) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mood

The atmosphere of the song feels like a sincere and gentle confession of love, conveyed through simple yet emotionally powerful piano melodies.

Symbols in the song

head's underwater: The feeling of being submerged or overwhelmed by emotions, yet feeling calm and able to survive because of love
curves and all your edges: A comparison of physical shape and personality to convey the acceptance of both the gentle and the sharp/difficult parts of a lover
cards on the table: Revealing feelings honestly and straightforwardly without any concealment

Interpretations

The use of terms like "smart mouth" or "crazy" is not meant as a criticism, but rather to show that he loves her true self, even in the aspects that might seem difficult to handle.

Song info

Artist: John Legend
Album: Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)
Released: August 30, 2013
Track 6 of 20
Length: 4:30

Tracks on the album Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)

Love In The Future (Intro)
The Beginning...
Open Your Eyes
Made to Love
Who Do We Think We Are (feat. Rick Ross)
All of Me (this song)
Hold On Longer
Save The Night
Tomorrow
What If I Told You? (Interlude)
Dreams
Wanna Be Loved
Angel (Interlude) (feat. Stacy Barthe)
You & I (Nobody in the World)
Asylum
Caught Up
So Gone
We Loved It (feat. Seal)
Aim High
For the First Time

Frequently asked questions

Who sings All of Me?

All of Me is a song by John Legend, from the album Love In The Future (Expanded Edition).

When did All of Me come out?

All of Me came out on August 30, 2013 on the album Love In The Future (Expanded Edition), track 6 of 20.

What is All of Me about?

What mood does All of Me have?

The atmosphere of the song feels like a sincere and gentle confession of love, conveyed through simple yet emotionally powerful piano melodies.

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