Against All Odds
C Allstar Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here
Taking every breath with you
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
'cause we shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears
You're the only one who really new me at all
So take a look at me now
There's just an empty space
There's nothing left here to remind me
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
there's just an empty space
you coming back to me is against the odds
and that's what I've gotta face
Take a look at me now
The lyrics of C Allstar's song "Against All Odds" speak of heartbreak and the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is questioning how they can just let their loved one walk away without a trace, leaving them with nothing but the memories of their relationship. The pain of the separation is evident in lines such as "When all I can do is watch you leave?" and "There's just an empty space." They had shared both joyful and sorrowful moments, and the other person was the only one who truly understood them. The lyrics are poignant and expressive, conveying the raw emotion of heartache.
The chorus of the song, "So take a look at me now, there's just an empty space," expresses the feelings of loneliness and longing that come after a lover leaves. The singer recognizes that the other person may never come back, and they have to accept that the odds are against them. Despite the sadness, there is a sense of resilience in the line "that's what I've gotta face." It's as if the singer is claiming the power to move on and make peace with the loss.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
I can't bear the thought of letting you go
Just let you leave without a trace
Without you, there will be nothing but emptiness
When I stand here taking every breath with you
I can't imagine living without you by my side
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You understand me in ways that no one else does
How can you just walk away from me
The thought of you leaving me is unbearable
When all I can do is watch you leave
I feel helpless as you go away from me
'cause we shared the laughter and the pain
We had a bond that was built on both joy and sorrow
And even shared the tears
We cried together through our difficult times
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You understand me in ways that no one else does
So take a look at me now
See how I've been affected by your departure
There's just an empty space
You've left a void in my life
There's nothing left here to remind me
Without you, there are no memories to cherish
just the memory of your face
The only thing I have left of you is the image of your face in my mind
Take a look at me now
See how your leaving has affected me
there's just an empty space
Without you, there is nothing left for me
you coming back to me is against the odds
The chances of us being together again are slim
and that's what I've gotta face
I have to accept the reality of us being apart, even if it hurts
Writer(s): Phil Collins
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.