All I Wanna Do Is You

Kevin Johansen's song 'All I Wanna Do Is You' is a heartfelt exploration of love's consuming nature. The lyrics depict a person who is utterly captivated by their romantic interest, to the point where they find it difficult to focus on anything else. The opening lines, 'Waste my time just thinking of, drinking of you / Lose my time just hoping for, doping for you,' suggest an almost addictive quality to their feelings. This metaphor of love as a drug highlights the intensity and all-consuming nature of their emotions.

The song continues to delve into the struggle of balancing daily responsibilities with the overwhelming desire to be with the one they love. Lines like 'I work like crazy and I try to concentrate / But all I do is think of our possible fate' illustrate the internal conflict between duty and desire. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of longing, where even mundane tasks are overshadowed by thoughts of their beloved. This struggle is further emphasized by the imagery of praying to the moon and hoping that time is on their side, indicating a sense of urgency and desperation.

In the latter part of the song, Johansen introduces the metaphor of a soldier fighting a war, with the romantic interest serving as both muse and ammunition. This powerful imagery underscores the idea that love can be a battle, requiring effort and sacrifice. The plea for the romantic interest to 'make your contribution / To his and your love' suggests that love is a mutual endeavor, needing both parties to invest in the relationship. The closing lines, 'Another day, another dime / Another dream, another crime,' poignantly capture the futility of daily life when compared to the profound desire to be with the one they love.