All at Once

Whitney Houston

About All at Once

"All at Once" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston, written by Michael Masser and Jeffrey Osborne. The song is from her eponymous debut album and was released as a single in Japan and several European countries in 1985–1986. While it did not receive an official single release in the United States, the song did receive steady radio airplay on Pop and R&B/soul formats there. The song is a heartbreak ballad about a lover who leaves without warning and the damage it does.  


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All at once 
I finally took a moment 
And I'm realizing that 
You're not coming back 
And it's finally hit me all at once 
All at once I've started counting teardrops 
And at least a million fell 
My eyes began to swell 
And all my dreams were shattered all at once 

Ever since I met you 
You're the only love I've known 
And I can't forget you 
Though I must face it all alone 

All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Wishing you'd come back to me 
And that's all that matters now 
All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Holding on to memories 
And it's hurt me more than you know 
So much more than it shows 
All at once 

All at once I looked around and found that you were 
With another love 
In someone else's arms 
And all my dreams were shattered all at once 
All at once the smile that used to greet me 
Brightened someone else's day 
She took your smile away 
And left me with just memories all at once 

Ever since I met you 
You're the only love I've known 
And I can't forget you 
Though I must face it all alone 

All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Wishing you'd come back to me 
And that's all that matters now 
All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Holding on to memories 
And it's hurt me more than you know 
So much more than it shows 
All at once 

All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Wishing you'd come back to me 
And it's hurt me more than you know 
So much more than it shows 
All at once
And that's all that matters now 
All at once I'm drifting on a lonely sea 
Wishing you'd come back to me 
And it's hurt me more than you know 
So much more

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: Jeffrey L Osborne, Michael Masser

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"All at Once" is a pop-soul song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston.
Album Inclusion
The song featured on Houston's self-titled debut album "Whitney Houston," released in 1985.
International Success
Despite not being released as a single in the United States, "All at Once" was a hit in several European countries.
Billboard Performance
The song did not chart on any of the Billboard music charts in the U.S.
Songwriting Credits
"All at Once" was written by Michael Masser, the man behind several of Houston's biggest hits, and lyricist Jeffrey Osborne.
European Chart Reach
The song reached the top 5 in Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway, and became a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom.
Live Performances
It was regularly performed on her world tours and it was included on the 1991 live album "Whitney: The Greatest Hits".
Cover Versions
Many artists worldwide have covered "All at Once," including Filipino singer Nina who released it as a single in 2005.
Song Topic
"All at Once" is a classic heartbreak song that tells a story about a lover who has left.
Music Video
A music video was released for the song, featuring Whitney Houston performing it amidst vintage clips of her and her past lover together.
Meaning Interpretation
The song is interpreted to represent that moment in a break-up where it suddenly hits you that your partner is really gone.
Album's Performance
The album "Whitney Houston” which featured the song, won several awards including the Grammy for the Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1986.

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