All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
by Heart
What is “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” by Heart is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
In Heart's 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You', a woman recounts a brief, impassioned affair she had to conceive a child, juxtaposing her love for another man with her deep, unresolved feelings for her one-night lover.
So… what’s this song really about?
Heart's song 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You' tells the poignant and controversial story of a woman who seeks out a stranger to fulfill her desire for motherhood, something her current partner cannot provide. The narrative explores themes of love, longing, and the moral complexities of using deception to fulfill a biological and emotional yearning. The lyrics poignantly capture the emotional conflict and deep-seated yearning in the woman's heart, highlighting the intense and fleeting connection between the two strangers, a connection that leaves a permanent mark despite its brevity.
The song invites listeners to ponder the nature of love and desire, blurring the lines between right and wrong, and asking us to consider the lengths to which one might go to fulfill an unmet desire. The woman's subsequent plea to the stranger to 'live in my memory' suggests a deep emotional entanglement despite the physical brevity of their encounter, offering a bittersweet glimpse into human relationships and the sometimes painful choices they entail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main theme of 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You' by Heart?
The main theme is the conflict between love and moral boundaries, exploring a woman's choice to conceive a child through a one-night affair despite being in love with another man.
Q: Did Heart write 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You'?
No, the song was written by Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, a renowned songwriter and music producer.
Lyrics to “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You”
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[Pre-Chorus]
I told him I am the flower
You are the seed
We walked in the garden
We planted a tree
Don't try to find me
Please, don't you dare
Just live in my memory
You'll always be there
[Chorus]
All I wanna do is make love to you
One night of love was all we knew
All I wanna do is make love to you
I got loving arms to hold onto
[Bridge]
Whoa, oh, we made love
Love like strangers
All night long
We made love
[Verse 3]
Then it happened one day
We came 'round the same way
You can imagine his surprise
When he saw his own eyes
I said, "Please, please understand
I'm in love with another man
And what he couldn't give me, oh, whoa
Was the one little thing that you can"
[Chorus]
All I wanna do is make love to you
One night of love was all we knew
All I wanna do is make love to you
Come on, say you will, you want me too
All I wanna do is make love to you
One night of love was all we knew
All I wanna do is make love to you
Say you will, baby, want me too
[Outro]
All night long, all night long (All I wanna do is make love to you)
All night long, all night long (All I wanna do is make love to you)
All I wanna do, all I wanna do (Is make love to you)
All I wanna do, all I wanna do (Is make love to you)
All I wanna do is make love to you
One night of love was all we knew