The song The Whole Thing by Carolyn Dawn Johnson is about wanting a complete and genuine love, rather than settling for just a piece or a taste of it. Johnson sings about how she has spent her whole life trying to make a little feel big enough, but she realizes that it's not enough. She doesn't want to love with one foot in and one foot out, she wants the whole thing. Johnson encourages her partner to be brave enough to lay it all on the line and take a chance on love. She recognizes that there is a risk of getting hurt, but there is also the possibility of finding true, forever love. The song also touches on the theme of self-worth and not settling for less. Johnson sings about how a crumb or a sip won't fill her up, and how she is tired of settling for less than what she truly wants and deserves. Overall, The Whole Thing is a hopeful and uplifting song about the importance of seeking and finding genuine love.
