All The Way
Bruce Abbott & The North Star Jazz Ensemble 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
These lyrics describe a deep and unconditional love that requires a commitment to loving someone "all the way." The first verse emphasizes that it's not enough for someone to simply love you – they have to love you "all the way" for it to be truly meaningful. The second verse describes the intensity of this love, comparing it to the height of a tall tree and the depth of the ocean.
The chorus reiterates the importance of this all-encompassing love, stating that it's no good if someone only needs you part of the way, and that love should endure through good times and bad. The final verse acknowledges that no one knows what the future holds, but if both parties are committed to loving each other "all the way," they can face whatever comes together.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of deep, abiding love that requires commitment and dedication from both parties. It's a love that can weather any storm and endure through the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When somebody truly cares for you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
It's not enough for them to only love you partially or halfway, but they must love you completely and unconditionally
Happy to be near you
Content in your presence
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
When you require someone to be on your side, they should wholeheartedly support you
Taller than the tallest tree is
The height of the feeling is monumental
That's how it's got to feel
That's the only way to experience it genuinely
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depth of the feeling is profound
That's how deep it goes, if it's real
If it's authentic love, it will be incredibly intense
When somebody needs you
When somebody counts on you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
They must depend on you entirely, and rely on you even in difficult times
Through the good or lean years
Through the prosperous or difficult times
And for all the in between years, come what may
And during all the years that are neither obviously happy or difficult, regardless of any difficulties that may arise
Who knows where the road will lead us
Life is unpredictable, and it's hard to say where we'll end up in the future
Only a fool would say
It would be foolish and unrealistic to assume anything about the future
But if you'll let me love you
If you give me the chance to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise I'll love you with all my heart, no matter what the future holds
All the way
Completely, wholly, fully
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE (USA 2) SIMMONS
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