The First Grown-Up Song I Ever Memorized Was ‘All of Me’ by John Legend , And Here’s How It Shaped Me
When I lived in the US, All of Me by John Legend was becoming a hit. As an 8-year-old, I developed a profound love for John’s voice. His lyricism and talent stirred something deep within me. I listened to the song so often that I eventually memorized it even though English wasn’t my first language, I was already pretty fluent.
But All of Me wasn’t just a love song to me. It was more than that. It wasn’t just about being in love; it was about loving someone completely, with your whole heart. It was about embracing your partner every curve, every edge, every perfect imperfection.
That song taught me something important at a young age: love isn’t only about the feeling of being in love. It’s about deeply desiring, admiring, and respecting someone so much so that you accept and cherish every part of them. All of Me showed me that in any relationship, what matters most is the mutual devotion being completely seen, cared for, and wholeheartedly loved in return.
For that, I thank you John for your music and for the passion you have in writing your songs. All of Me is undoubtedly a song that resonates in my song and forever will.
-20 year old Me!
But All of Me wasn’t just a love song to me. It was more than that. It wasn’t just about being in love; it was about loving someone completely, with your whole heart. It was about embracing your partner every curve, every edge, every perfect imperfection.
That song taught me something important at a young age: love isn’t only about the feeling of being in love. It’s about deeply desiring, admiring, and respecting someone so much so that you accept and cherish every part of them. All of Me showed me that in any relationship, what matters most is the mutual devotion being completely seen, cared for, and wholeheartedly loved in return.
For that, I thank you John for your music and for the passion you have in writing your songs. All of Me is undoubtedly a song that resonates in my song and forever will.
-20 year old Me!
18-21, F
