In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
All The Way
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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It's no good unless she 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 sea is
That's how deep it goes - if its real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she 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
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she 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
Barry Manilow's "All the Way" is a love song about what it means to love someone completely. The lyrics speak of how it's meaningless unless a person truly loves with their entire being, beyond 'needing' or simple affectionate words.
"When somebody loves you, it's no good unless she loves you - all the way" - The first lyric establishes that true love requires vulnerability and a willingness to give everything to the person you love. It's not just about words, but actions that make a difference.
"Taller than the tallest tree is, that's how it's got to feel. Deeper than the deep blue sea is, that's how deep it goes - if its real." - The metaphor of love being the tallest tree and deeper than the deep blue sea illustrates the way love should feel. It's not just a fleeting feeling, but rather it is something that should leave an enormous impact on one's life.
"When somebody needs you, it's no good unless she needs you - all the way" - This phrase reflects the depth of a person's love. The singer is asking for his partner to need him to the same extent as he needs her - with unfathomable depths of caring that continue through the ups and downs of life.
The final lines of the song express the sentiment that they don't know where their journey will take them, but if the person he's singing to will let him love her, he will love her 'all the way', no matter where life may lead them. The song speaks to the idea that true love is unconditional and timeless, a bond that endures through all the challenges life throws at it.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When someone has feelings for you
It's no good unless she loves you - all the way
It only matters if their feelings are intense and genuine
Happy to be near you
Content to be in your vicinity
When you need someone to cheer you - all the way
Willing to support you completely whenever you're down
Taller than the tallest tree is
Emotions that feel indescribably intense
That's how it's got to feel
That's the depth the emotions should be
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Emotions that feel indescribably profound
That's how deep it goes - if its real
That's the depth the emotions should be if they are genuine
When somebody needs you
When someone relies on you
It's no good unless she needs you - all the way
It only matters if their reliance on you is complete
Through the good or lean years
Through the happy and sad times
And for all the in between years - come what may
And everything in between, no matter what happens
Who know where the road will lead us
We can't predict the future
Only a fool would say
It would be foolish to pretend to know
But if you'll let me love you
If you allow me to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you - all the way
I will love you with complete intensity and commitment
All the way
Completely and unreservedly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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