For All We Know
Abbey Lincoln Lyrics

For all we know
Acknowledging the uncertainty of the future and the limited nature of human knowledge and foresight.

We may never meet again
About how life is unpredictable and there are no guarantees that people will be reunited or will have the opportunity to connect with one another.

Before we go
Emphasizing the importance of making the most out of the present moment and cherishing each experience as it comes.

Make this moment live again
Encouraging listeners to savor experiences and to focus on the present rather than worrying about what has already passed or what might still come to pass.

We won't say goodbye
Seeking to avoid any sort of finality or closure, and instead emphasizing the possibility of future reunions and connections.

Until the last minute
Highlighting the importance of remaining present and engaged until the end of the experience, without prematurely thinking about the future or dwelling on the past.

I'll hold out my hand
Offering an invitation and gesture of connection and support, as well as a desire to hold onto the moment and to create a lasting memory of it.

And my heart will be in it
Expressing a depth of feeling and emotional investment in the moment and the connection, as well as a sense of vulnerability and openness.

This might only be a dream
Acknowledging the potential fragility and evanescence of experiences, and reflecting on the possibility that everything could disappear in an instant.

We come and we go
Offering a larger philosophical reflection on the nature of human experience and mortality, and the fleeting nature of life itself.

Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Drawing on imagery from nature to emphasize the transience and ephemeral nature of human existence, as well as the interconnectedness of all things.

So baby, love me, love me tonight
Encouraging listeners to embrace the present moment and to use it to connect more deeply with others, rather than holding back or being hesitant.

Tomorrow was made for some
Acknowledging the inevitability of the future and the fact that some individuals will be able to see it, while others will not.

Oh, but tomorrow
Reflecting again on the uncertainty and unpredictability of what comes next, and the limitations of human knowledge and foresight.

But tomorrow may never, never come
Highlighting the importance of cherishing each moment as it comes, without becoming overly fixated on the potential for future opportunities or experiences that may or may not come to pass.

For all we know
Concluding with a final acknowledgement of the limitations of human knowledge and the importance of embracing each moment to the fullest, without ever taking anything for granted.