For All We Know
Brad Mehldau Lyrics


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For all we know we may never meet again
Before you go make this moment sweet again
We won't say "Good night" until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it

For all we know this may only be a dream
We come and go like a ripple on a stream
So love me tonight, tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come for all we know





So love me tonight, tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come for all we know

Overall Meaning

The song For All We Know by Brad Mehldau is a beautiful and melancholic piece about the ephemeral nature of human connections. The first stanza speaks of the possibility that people may never meet again, and encourages making the most of the time left. The second stanza highlights the fact that life is fleeting and unpredictable like a stream, and therefore, one should love deeply in the present moment, for tomorrow may never come.


This song is a reflection of how uncertain our lives are, and how precious every moment we have with people we love is. The repetition of the phrase "for all we know" creates an eerie sense of uncertainty and evokes a bittersweet feeling that lingers long after the song ends. The singer's plea to be loved passionately "tonight" and his realization that "tomorrow was made for some", adds a poignant layer of meaning to the song, as it reminds us that life goes on, but memories of love and intimacy stay with us forever.


The lyrics of For All We Know are simple yet profound, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia and a longing for a deeper connection. Brad Mehldau's piano playing adds to the sense of intimacy and melancholy that the lyrics convey. Overall, this song is a beautiful reminder to cherish the people we love and to live in the present moment, for tomorrow may never come.


Line by Line Meaning

For all we know we may never meet again
We cannot predict if we will ever see each other again in the future


Before you go make this moment sweet again
Make this time we spend together memorable and enjoyable before you leave


We won't say "Good night" until the last minute
We will continue to enjoy each other's company until it is absolutely necessary to say goodbye


I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
I will offer you a heartfelt farewell gesture, with a strong emotional connection


For all we know this may only be a dream
It is possible that what we are experiencing now seems unreal or improbable


We come and go like a ripple on a stream
Our existence and presence in each other's lives is fleeting and temporary, like a ripple on a stream


So love me tonight, tomorrow was made for some
Let us cherish the moment we have together, tomorrow is not guaranteed for everyone


Tomorrow may never come for all we know
We cannot be certain that we will have a tomorrow, so we should live in the moment




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J Fred Coots, Samuel M Lewis

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