The band managed to score four Top 20 singles in their two year career. The first was the theme tune to STARStreet*. "Best Friends", which peaked at Number 20 in June 2001, was a favourite on the pop video channels. The second was a double-a-side of their own track, "Things That Go Bump In The Night", and a cover of Duran Duran's "Is There Something I Should Know?", the former track later appearing on the soundtrack to the first Scooby Doo movie. It reached Number 12 in September 2001.
Their third single, released in January 2002, was another cover, this time of Bucks Fizz's "Land Of Make Believe", and it gave them their first and only top 10 hit, reaching Number 9. Their fourth single, released in late April 2002, was another double-a-side, but this time both were original tracks. "Back When" and "Going All The Way", the latter appearing on the soundtrack to the movie Thunderpants. However, this could only reach Number 19 in the end, and when their self titled debut only managed to reach Number 43 - spending only 2 weeks in the UK Top 75 - the band parted ways with their record company, Island, and split up soon after.
Going All The Way
Allstars Lyrics
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It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue see is
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years, come what may
Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
All the way
The lyrics of Allstars' song Going All The Way speak of the significance of love and how it must be given and received in its entirety to truly be worthwhile. The first verse mentions that when someone loves another person, it must be unconditional and all-encompassing. It's not enough to only love them when they're happy, but also when they need support and encouragement. The second verse continues to describe the intensity of the love, comparing it to the height of a tree and the depth of the ocean. The third verse states that the love must be unconditional and encompass all of the ups and downs of life. The final verse speaks of the uncertain future and how only a fool would try to predict what it holds, but if you allow someone to love you fully, they will do so without hesitation.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that love requires a total commitment and willingness to stand by someone through all of life's challenges and triumphs. It speaks to the importance of being fully invested in a relationship and not holding back any part of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
If someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
It is pointless unless that person loves you to the fullest extent
Happy to be near you
Content just being by your side
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Willing to fully support and uplift you when you require it
Taller than the tallest tree is
The level of height and importance they hold within your life surpasses even the tallest trees
That's how it's got to feel
It is the only way that true love should be felt
Deeper than the deep blue see is
The depth of the love is as vast as the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if its real
That is the extent of the love, only if it is authentic
When somebody needs you
If you are someone's necessary support
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
It is futile unless they need you deeply
Through the good or lean years
During the good and the rough times
And for all the in between years, come what may
And all the years in between, no matter what may come
Who know where the road will lead us
No one can predict where the future may take us
Only a fool would say
Only an ignorant or naive person would try to guess
But if you'll let me love you
If you give me the opportunity to adore you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I am going to love you wholeheartedly if you do
All the way
In every situation and to the fullest extent
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ivor Arthur Davies
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