All The Way
Bruce Abbott & The North Star Jazz Ensemble Lyrics


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When somebody loves you
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
That's how deep it goes, if its real

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

Overall Meaning

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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