For All We Know
Ray Conniff Lyrics
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Strangers in many ways
We've got a lifetime to share
So much to say
And as we go
From day to day
I'll feel you close to me
But time alone will tell
Let's take a lifetime to say,
"I knew you well"
For only time will tell us so
And love may grow
For all we know
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
Let's take a lifetime to say
"I knew you well"
For only time will tell us so
And love may grow
For all we know.
The song "For All We Know" by Ray Conniff is a beautiful tribute to love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The first verse talks about two people who may seem like strangers to each other in many ways, but who have a lifetime to share and so much to say. The second verse urges the two to take a lifetime to get to know each other well, for only time will tell if their love will grow. The chorus emphasizes the uncertainty of love, and suggests that anything is possible - love may grow, but it may also fade away.
The lyrics are carefully crafted to convey a sense of optimism, tempered with the knowledge that love is always a risk. The lines "Love, look at the two of us / Strangers in many ways" are particularly poignant, highlighting the fact that no matter how close two people may be, there will always be a certain amount of mystery and unpredictability in their relationship. The song acknowledges this fact, but also encourages the listener to take a leap of faith and trust in the power of love.
Overall, "For All We Know" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that captures the essence of love and the uncertainty that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, look at the two of us
Love, let's take a moment to observe the two of us
Strangers in many ways
We are new to each other in many aspects
We've got a lifetime to share
We have a whole lifetime ahead of us to spend together
So much to say
There are a lot of things we need to express to each other
And as we go
As time passes
From day to day
Every day
I'll feel you close to me
I'll feel your presence around me
But time alone will tell
Only time will reveal the true nature of our relationship
Let's take a lifetime to say,
We need an entire life to say
"I knew you well"
"I have a deep understanding of who you truly are"
For only time will tell us so
This can only be revealed as time goes by
And love may grow
In the process, our love might flourish
For all we know
We can never be certain of what lies ahead
Writer(s): Robert Wilson Royer, J. Fred Coots, Sam Lewis, sam M. Lewis, James Arthur Griffin, Fred Karlin, J. Coots Copyright: Emi Feist Catalog Inc., Redwood Music Ltd., Songs Of Universal Inc., MCA Music Publishing A.D.O. Universal S, Universal Music Corp., Sis 'N Bro Music Company, Al Gallico Music Corp., Toy Town Tunes Inc.
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Williams
Ray Moore: the finest radio presenter EVER. Still missed after all these years. Meanwhile, the search continues for somebody half as good
Alf Ching
@John Akerman what don’t you Listen to Zoe Ball🙈🙉🙊
John Akerman
I think of Ray Moore every time I hear this. He always played it as the last track on his morning show before taking a break. A hugely underrated presenter.
Mike Durston
I couldn't agree more.
Richard Sharpe
How true
skintatt
What a great song sung perfectly by Ray Conniff singers, and dedicated to one of my all time favourite broadcasters Ray Moore - sadly missed
andy ollerenshaw
RIP. The Great Ray Moore. I've searched for years to find this. I remember Ray playing out his very last show with this. Not a word about his illness, just this wonderful song and fade into the News. A true professional God Bless.
Dick Buelow
One of the best songs by only the best arranger, group and band ever!
myasmate
Same here,how many times do I hear this song and think of my favourite presenter .Ray Moore was a legend.
Scott Barrett
my mum would play this album on a sunday morning in the early 80s"turn it down mum im having a lay in"that was 30 years ago now i cant turn it up loud enough..funny how your tastes change over the years,the quality of this record is outstanding and years have done nothing to change it.