All is Full of Love – English Lyrics

• By: Bjork

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the language of love with Björk's enchanting song, "All Is Full of Love." Delve into themes of renewal, trust, and the pervasive nature of love as you uncover the lyrics' profound message. Discover why this track remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its innovative sound and groundbreaking visuals.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
sources /sɔːrsɪz/ B1	noun - a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
poured /pɔːrd/ B2	verb - to flow rapidly in a steady stream
directions /daɪˈrekʃənz/ B1	noun - a course along which someone or something moves
staring /ˈsterɪŋ/ B1	verb - look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open
twist /twɪst/ B2	verb - form into a bent, curled, or distorted shape.
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
receiving /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ B1	verb - to be given, presented with, or payed
phone /foʊn/ A1	noun - a telephone
hook /hʊk/ B1	noun - a curved or angled piece of metal or other hard substance used for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something
doors /dɔːrz/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle
shut /ʃʌt/ A2	verb - to move (something) so that it covers an opening; close. adjective - closed
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A2	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God

Key Grammar Structures

• You'll be given love

  ➔ Future passive voice

  ➔ The phrase "You'll be given" indicates that love will be provided to the subject in the future.

• You have to trust it

  ➔ Modal verb 'have to'

  ➔ The phrase "You have to trust" expresses necessity or obligation to trust.

• Maybe not from the sources

  ➔ Adverb 'maybe'

  ➔ The word "maybe" indicates uncertainty about the source of love.

• Your phone is off the hook

  ➔ Idiom 'off the hook'

  ➔ The idiom "off the hook" means that the phone is not in use, suggesting a lack of communication.

• All is full of love

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The phrase "All is full" uses the simple present tense to express a general truth about love.

• You just ain't receiving

  ➔ Colloquial contraction 'ain't'

  ➔ The use of "ain't" is a colloquial way to say 'are not', often used in informal speech.

• And be the little angel

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "be the little angel" is an imperative, giving a command or suggestion.