Tjader (pronounced "chay-der") primarily played the vibraphone. He was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timpani, and the piano. He worked with numerous musicians from several cultures. He is often linked to the development of Latin rock and acid jazz. Although fusing jazz with Latin music is often categorized as "Latin jazz" (or, earlier, "Afro-Cuban jazz"), Tjader's output swung freely between both styles.
For All We Know
Cal Tjader Lyrics
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We may never meet again
Before we go
Make this moment live again
We won't say goodbye
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it
For all we know
This might only be a dream
We come and we go
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Oh, but tomorrow
But tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
The song "For All We Know" is a romantic ballad that brings up the notion of cherishing the time spent together because it might be the last. The lyrics express the fear of the unknown and the chance that they may never see or be with each other again. The song portrays the uncertainty of life, calling to live in the moment, and to cherish what we have. The song evokes the feeling of a love that is fleeting, yet intense.
The first verse brings up the idea of parting, creating a sense of sadness, but at the same time, it prompts the listener to make every moment matter. It's an invitation to seize the moment by living it to its fullest. The second verse talks about the uncertainty of life, unraveling the idea that tomorrow might not come, so it's better to love and cherish the present moment. The bridge, "So baby, love me, love me tonight," further reinforces the idea that the present moment is all we have.
Line by Line Meaning
For all we know
The future is uncertain and we cannot predict it.
We may never meet again
We may never have another chance to see each other.
Before we go
Before we have to part ways.
Make this moment live again
Let's cherish this moment we have now and make it count.
We won't say goodbye
We'll delay our farewell until the very end.
Until the last minute
At the very end of our time together, we'll finally part ways.
I'll hold out my hand
I'll extend my hand, gesturing a goodbye or farewell.
And my heart will be in it
My feelings and emotions for you will be evident and apparent as we bid goodbye.
This might only be a dream
This moment may feel surreal and temporary.
We come and we go
Our presence in each other's life is temporary and fleeting.
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Our presence and impact on each other is similar to the ripples formed by stream.
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Let's make the most of this moment we have now by expressing our love for each other.
Tomorrow was made for some
The future is uncertain and unpredictable. It may or may not exist for us.
Oh, but tomorrow
The future or tomorrow is uncertain and vague.
But tomorrow may never, never come
We cannot guarantee or assure that we have a future or a tomorrow.
For all we know
We can only believe in or hope for an uncertain future.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J Fred Coots, Samuel M Lewis
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