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15 Songs Filled with ALL features songs by 21 Savage, Donny Hathaway, Lil Durk, Olivia Rodrigo, Phil Collins, and Taylor Swift.
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When you try your best, you give it your ALL. A-L-L, all, my friends, and non-acquaintances as well, is the keyword of this music compendium. That’s right, 15 Songs Filled with ALL keeps things simple, compiling a list of songs that features the word all. The concept is simple, perhaps lazy and silly, but, compiling all songs delivers some intriguing results. 15 Songs Filled with ALL features songs by 21 Savage, Donny Hathaway, Lil Durk, Olivia Rodrigo, Phil Collins, and Taylor Swift. So, without prolonging this intro with unnecessary fluff, give our all to reading my commentary and listening to ALL 15 Songs Filled with ALL (see what I did there).
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2. Olivia Rodrigo, “all-american bitch”
3. BOYR!OT, “ALL THE BEST, JESS!”
4. Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (10-Minute Version)”
5. Lil Durk, “All My Life” (Ft. J. Cole)
6. Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
7. Dixon Dallas, “Leave This All Behind”
8. Jude York, “All I See Is Him”
10. Kanye West, “All Falls Down” (Ft. Syleena Johnson)
12. Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas is You”
13. Phil Collins, “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”
14. AC/DC, “You Shook Me All Night Long”
15. Donny Hathaway, “Someday We’ll All Be Free”
1. 21 Savage, “all of me”
American dream // Slaughter Gang, LLC / Epic // 2024
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2. Olivia Rodrigo, “all-american bitch”
GUTS // Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen // 2023
“Forgive and I forget
I know my age and I act like it
Got what you can’t resist
I’m a perfect all-American bitch
With perfect all-American lips
And perfect all-American hips
I know my place
I know my place, and this is it.”
“all-American bitch” is deeper than its immature title suggests. It explores the expectations for her as a young, successful artist and for women, as unfair as they may be. This is a tone-setting joint.
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3. BOYR!OT, “ALL THE BEST, JESS!”
“ALL THE BEST, JESS!” // BOYR!OT / Venice Music // 2024
“Even though you’re just a
Such a fucking
Actress
Was I just a conquest
Use someone else
I guess
I just failed
Your Chem test
Wish you all the best, Jess
Use someone else…”
‘Jess’ deserves the “Go fuck yourself” by BOYR!OT that concludes the lengthy but potent chorus. Brendan shines in the second verse, taking over the lead vocals. Greg and Brendan serve up high-flying, energetic vocals – you buy what they sell. The lyrics are believable – emotional and honest. The instrumental rocks. What more can you ask for? “ALL THE BEST, JESS!” is the best!
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4. Taylor Swift, “The All Too Well (10-Minute Version)”
Red (Taylor’s Version) // Taylor Swift // 2021
The original version and the shorter “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)”, are strong. That said, “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” is EPIC – a juggernaut to say the least! What stands out most is what makes Taylor Swift elite – her songwriting. Yes, her voice sounds great, but it’s her pen – the lyrics – that shine. Verse after verse on this expanded version, Swift unleashes greatness. Furthermore, back in 2012, would we ever expect to hear the clean-cut Swift dare utter “And you were tossing me the keys / ‘Fuck the patriarchy’ / Key chain on the ground, we were always skipping town?” Those lyrics rank among my favorites. Of course, the chorus and its variations are the centerpiece – catchy and memorable to the nth degree.
“‘Cause there we are again in the middle of the night
We’re dancing ‘round the kitchen in the refrigerator light
Down the stairs, I was there
I remember it all too well.”
Appears in 🔻:
- Best Songs of 2021: Top 20
- 13 Compelling Songs Concerned with Minutes (2022)
- 15 Songs That Highlight the Power of TOO (2024)
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5. Lil Durk, “All My Life” (Ft. J. Cole)
Almost Healed // Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment // 2023
The melodic rap verse by Lil Durk are terrific. His flow is running on all cylinders here. Furthermore, what he raps about is on-point. “Some said I’d never be a superstar, but I know I’m different,” he asserts, continuing, “I’m The Voice, but the system ain’t give me a choice.” Deep! Also, the conclusion of the verse stands out too: “I know some kids wanna hurt theyself / Stop tryna take drugs, I refer to myself / Tryna better myself, tryna better my heath.” I love the contrast that J. Cole brings in the second verse with mostly un-pitched rhymes (he does dip into his melody briefly). Like Durk, he’s charged up, dropping numerous lyrical gems, whether it’s, “If you ain’t never posted a rapper when he was alive / You can’t post him after he get hit,” and “Fuck ‘em all like I’m goin’ through a ho phase / Young nigga shoot out the whip like road rage / I pray all of my dawgs say so paid / and the only thing that kill ‘em is old age.” Woo! With all the electrifying bars, the best moment from “All My Life,” hands down, is the chorus, which features a choir:
“All my life
They been tryin’ to keep me down
All this time
Never thought I would make it out.”
“All My Life” is nothing short of stellar.
Appears in 🔻:
- Lil Durk, All My Life: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 1 (2024)
- 13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY (2024)
- 11 Marvelous Songs Filled with Life (2024)
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6. Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Title // Epic // 2015
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7. Dixon Dallas, “Leave This All Behind”
“Leave This All Behind” // Dixon Dallas // 2024
“I need a new boyfriend, that ain’t like you
One that treats me like a queen, no, that ain’t hard to do
Sick of the bullshit, you’re putting me through
But I don’t know how to leave, I don’t know what to do
So, I just, cry some more ‘til you walk in through the front door
Been lying, tell you I’m fine no I swear it’s nothing
Life is short, I don’t want to live it unsure
I think it’s time to leave this all behind.”
Dixon never disappoints. “Leave This All Behind” is a must-hear, queer county song.
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8. Jude York, “All I See Is Him”
“All I See Is Him” // Yoyo Music // 2023
More colorful and realistic is the second verse, where the boyfriend’s flaws and idiosyncrasies endear him to York. “He’s like drunk dancing in the rain,” he sings at the end of the second verse, “‘Cause, when his laugh makes me dizzy, it heals all the pain.” Of course, it is the chorus that is the centerpiece, where #Relationship Goals arrive in all their glory:
“When he holds me
Wrapped in our bed sheets
Nobody else sees
But he’s got a piece of me
And he knows it
The way he juxtaposes
Everybody sees him as a million things
But all I see is him.”
Honestly, listening to “All I See Is Him” makes me want to find love – oh, the feels, the feels, the feels. Makes sense, given the fact that Jude York penned this as a gay wedding song. And, it doesn’t matter the type of feels – LOVE IS LOVE, BABY! Jude shines, once again!
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9. Jason Mraz, “Have It All”
Know. // Atlantic // 2018
“Well, here’s to the hearts that your gonna break
Here’s to the lies that you gonna change
Here’s to the excellence, possible ways to love you
I want you to have it…”
In the bridge, the encouraging, hopeful language continues in all its glory. “Oh, I want you to have it all / All you can imagine, oh,” he sings, continuing, “No matter what your path is / If you believe it, then anything could happen.” Yes, yes, yes, Jason!
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10. Kanye West, “All Falls Down” (Ft. Syleena Johnson)
The College Dropout // Roc-A-Fella // 2004
“But she won’t drop out, her parents will look at her funny
Now, tell me that ain’t insecurr
The concept of school seems so securr
Sophomore, three years, ain’t picked a carurr
She like, ‘Fuck it, I’ll just stay down hurr and do hair.’”
The acoustic guitar-driven production and brilliant conception of “All Falls Down” is another reason why The College Dropout is considered a masterpiece.
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11. Smash Mouth, “All Star”
Astro Lounge // Interscope // 1999
“Hey now, you’re a rock star
Get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shootin’ stars break the mold.”
What a vibe, a vibe, a vibe! Beyond the chorus, and the lit, guitar-heavy backdrop, the tuneful verses, and the agile pre-chorus serve as big-time selling points. Even if you didn’t experience the 1990s, “All Star” is required listening. Didyou know, “All Star” was nominated for a 🏆 Grammy? Sadly, lead vocalist and frontman Steve Harwell passed away on September 4, 2023.
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12. Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas is You”
Merry Christmas // Sony Music Entertainment // 1994
“I just want you for my own (Ooh)
More than you could ever know (Ooh)
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby.”
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13. Phil Collins, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”
Against All Odds (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) // Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. / Atlantic // 1984
“Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” begins with a sweet instrumental intro that recurs in the outro. The classic features a memorable, instantly recognizable melody that graces all verses and a marvelous chorus. Harmonically, it shines using some fabulous chords. The production is lush, characteristic of the 1980s with the use of keys and strings. The drums enter the mix following the chorus before the final verse, giving “Against” even more oomph. The songwriting is memorable, evidenced by moments like “I wish I could just make you turn around / Turn around and see me cry / There’s so much I need to say to you / So many reasons why” (final verse), and the refrain/pre-chorus, “You’re the only one who really knew me at all.” The chorus is where Collins’ bread is buttered – easily the section of the song to beat:
“So, take a look at me now
Well, there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothin’ left her to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Now, take a look at me now
‘Cause there’s just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that’s what I’ve got to face.”
Collins’ most powerful vocals occur during the chorus. After reaching a fever pitch, Collins brings things down superbly at the end. “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” = EPIC. Unsurprisingly, it won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, in addition to a nomination for Song Of The Year.
Appears in 🔻:
- Phil Collins, Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 124 (2024)
- Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2024)
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14. AC/DC, “You Shook Me All Night Long”
Back in Black // Leidseplein Presse B.V. // 1980
“And you shook me all night long
Yeah you, shook me all night long.”
Clearly, the sex was out of this world – amazing! In the second verse, Johnson mentions a “seduction line,” and asserts, “Made a meal outta me, and come back for more.” A meal, huh? Use your imagination… It’s understandable why, “Had to cool me down to take another round.” There’s science behind that. Regardless, the plan is to go again, and by go, Johnson is referring to doing it. The thing is, unless you have virgin ears or live totally under a rock, it doesn’t take much analysis to understand this one. “You Shook Me All Night Long” is what it is – a kickass, hard rock song about sex. It’s a classic tale of man and woman banging… boning… doing it…fucking… getting down… hunching… making it do… Honestly, is sex really that outlandish when it’s universal and everyone seems to enjoy it? Food for thought!
Appears in 🔻:
- AC/DC, You Shook Me All Night Long: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 16 (2022)
- Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 3 (2023)
- 13 Songs That Make You Wanna Shake (2024)
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15. Donny Hathaway, “Someday We’ll All Be Free”
Extensions of a Man // Atlantic // 1973
“Someday We’ll All Be Free” is the second track on Hathaway’s 1973 album, Extension of a Man. He composed it alongside Edward Howard (lyricist) with Arif Mardin producing the soulful gem. “Someday” features a gorgeous palette of sounds: guitar, electric piano, bass, drums, and orchestra. The highlights of the orchestra include a dynamic trumpet solo, performed by Marvin Stamm. Beyond the instrumental, the soulful pipes by Hathaway shine brightly. Furthermore, he nails the tuneful melodies. The harmonic progression is also sweet, while Howard’s lyrics, sung utterly sublimely, are where Hathaway’s bread is buttered. Of course, the liberated, one-line chorus marks the lyric to beat: “Take it from me, someday we’ll all be free, yeah.” “Someday We’ll All Be Free” is a masterpiece, PERIOD!
Appears in 🔻:
- Donny Hathaway, Someday We’ll All Be Free: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 67 (2024)
- Donny Hathaway vs. Bobby Womack: Head 2 Head No. 19 (2024)
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