All The Way
Bob Lark 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 song "All the Way" by Bob Lark is a romantic ballad that expresses the deep and intense feelings of love that one person can have for another. The lyrics spell out the idea that when someone truly loves another person, they must do so "all the way" - with full commitment, support, and devotion. It's not enough to simply love someone from a distance or only when it's convenient; true love requires a deep and all-consuming emotional connection that lasts through the ups and downs of life.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for this idea, stating that it's "no good" if someone loves you halfway - that is, if they're not fully invested in the relationship. The song goes on to describe the depths of true love, comparing it to the height of a tall tree and the depth of the ocean. It also emphasizes the importance of being there for someone in both good times and bad, and being willing to weather whatever challenges life may bring.
The final lines of the song acknowledge that love is a journey with an uncertain destination, but that the singer is committed to loving the person they're singing to "all the way" - no matter what happens. Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the idea that true love is both an emotional and practical commitment that requires full investment and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
It's not enough if they don't love you completely
Happy to be near you
Happy just being close to you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Willing to support and encourage you all the time
Taller than the tallest tree is
Love should feel larger than life
That's how it's got to feel
That's the intensity love should have
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Love should be bottomless and endless
That's how deep it goes, if its real
That's how profound real love is
When somebody needs you
When someone truly needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
It's not enough if they don't need you completely
Through the good or lean years
Through the good times and the hard times
And for all the in between years, come what may
And in all the other times, whatever happens
Who know where the road will lead us
Who knows where life will take us
Only a fool would say
No one can predict the future
But if you'll let me love you
But if you'll give me the chance to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you completely, forever
All the way
With everything I've got, wholeheartedly
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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