Against All Odds
Ambelique & Dee Ellington Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And it's what I've got to face
Take a look at me now
In "Against All Odds," Ambelique Dee Ellington sings of heartbreak and longing as he tries to come to terms with a failed relationship. He can't understand how his partner can just walk away from their shared memories and experiences, especially since she was the only one who truly knew him. He's left with nothing but an empty space where she used to be, and he's forced to confront the possibility that she may never come back. Despite this, he still holds onto hope that she might return to him, even though the odds are against him.
This song captures the raw emotions that come with heartbreak, and the struggle to move on when all you want is to be reunited with the person you love. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the pain of losing someone who was once your everything. The theme of "Against All Odds" is universal, and it's a song that anyone who's been through a breakup can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
How can I just allow you to depart from my life without a struggle?
Just let you leave without a trace?
Just let you go away without any sign or indication?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
When I am standing here breathing alongside you, sharing every breath with you
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You are the only person who truly understood me completely
How can you just walk away from me
How can you simply abandon me without any explanation?
When all I can do is watch you leave?
When all I can do is stare as you depart from me?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Because we have endured moments of happiness and misery together
And even shared the tears
And shed our tears together through difficult times
So take a look at me now
So observe my current state
Well there's just an empty space
There is only hollowness that lies within me now
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There is nothing here that retains any memory of our time together
Just the memory of your face
Just the image of your face that exists in my mind
And you coming back to me is against the odds
The possibility of you returning to me is highly unlikely
And that's what I've got to face, oh
And that is something I must confront, regardless of how difficult it may be
I wish I could just make you turn around
I wish I could simply cause you to change your mind and return to me
Turn around and see me cry
Turn around and observe me as I weep for your loss
There's so much I need to say to you
There are a plethora of things that I need to communicate to you
So many reasons why
So many different reasons why I need you in my life
But to wait for you is all I can do
However, all I am left with is the option to wait for your return
And it's what I've got to face
And that is something that I must confront, whether I like it or not
Take a good look at me now
Give me a thorough glance to see my current state
'Cause I'll still be standing here
Since I still remain in this same position
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And your return to me is highly unlikely
And it's what I've got to face
And that is what I must accept and confront
Take a look at me now
Please observe my current state
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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