All or nothing at all
Half a love never appealed to me
If your heart, never could yield to me
Then I'd rather, rather have nothin' at all

All, or nothing at all
If it's love, there ain't no in-between
Why begin, then cry for somethin' that might have been?
No, I'd rather, rather have nothing at all

Oh, please don't bring your lips close to my cheek
Don't you smile or I'll be lost beyond recall
The kiss in your eyes, the touch of your hand makes me weak
And my heart, may grow very dizzy and fall

And if I fell under the spell of your call
I would be caught in the undertow
And so you see, I've got to say no, no
All or nothing at all

All or nothing at all


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    General Comment

    GREAT SONG i think it says marry me or get lost

    maestroon June 05, 2003   Link
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    General Comment

    Why does nobody comment on frank? one of my favorite songs

    Craig82on April 09, 2008   Link
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    My Interpretation

    Frank is saying, "don't lead me on, or offer me a casual relationship. I want true love. Nothing less, unless that something is nothing." Or in the words of Rob Thomas "give me your heart, make it real or let's forget about it."

    stephsongson May 08, 2015   Link
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    My Interpretation

    Frank is saying, "don't lead me on, or offer me a casual relationship. I want true love. Nothing less, unless that something is nothing." Or in the words of Rob Thomas "give me your heart, make it real or let's forget about it."

    stephsongson May 08, 2015   Link

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