Against All Odds
Chill Phil Lyrics
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Just let you leave you without a trace
When i stand here taking
Every breath with you, ooh
You′re the only one
Who really knew me at all
How can you just walk
Away from me
Cause we've shared the laughter
And the pain and even shared the tears
You′re the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take
my breath away and tread me plain
I don't need you by my side, i'll find a way
I am against all odds
But i'll move on, i'll be just fine
Cause you're not the only one
Who knows me deep inside
Against all odds, i'll survive
The lyrics of Chill Phil's song Against All Odds talks about heartbreak and the pain of losing someone who knew you better than anyone else. The first stanza talks about the heartache of watching someone you love walk away without a trace. The singer of the song is questioning how they can let the person leave when they share all their breaths together.
The second stanza continues to talk about shared experiences of happiness and sadness, laughter and pain. The person walking away is acknowledged as the only person who truly knew the singer of the song. The third stanza appears to be a direct address to the person walking away, saying that they can take the singer's breath away and walk away, but they will still survive and move on against all odds. They don't need the person by their side and will still be able to find their way. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that the person walking away was not the only person who knew them deep inside and they will be able to survive against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
How can i just let you walk away
I cannot bear to let you leave me
Just let you leave you without a trace
Without a way to find you or know where you've gone
When i stand here taking
As I remain here, by your side
Every breath with you, ooh
I cherish each moment I spend with you
You're the only one
You are the singular person
Who really knew me at all
Who truly grasped my essence
How can you just walk
How could you simply leave
Away from me
Remotely from my being, heart, and life
When all i can do is watch you leave
It's painful for me to see you depart
Cause we've shared the laughter
Because we've enjoyed joyfulness before
And the pain and even shared the tears
And we've weathered suffering and cried together
You're the only one
You are my unparalleled, distinct person
Who really knew me at all
Who comprehended, acknowledged, and recognized me truthfully
So take
Therefore, accept
Writer(s): Phil Collins
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