All the way
Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra/Sammy Davis JR/The ratpack 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
The song “All the Way,” sung by the Rat Pack (Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr.) is about the depth and intensity of true love. The lyrics speak to the idea that love should be no half-measure, with lines such as “It's no good unless he loves you, all the way,” and “It's no good unless he needs you, all the way.” The singers express that love must be all-encompassing and encompass both the good times and the difficult ones.
The lyrics also symbolize the depth of love through imagery such as "taller than the tallest tree" and "deeper than the deep blue sea." These metaphors represent the depth of true love, and how it must go beyond the surface level. Additionally, the line “Who knows where the road will lead us / Only a fool would say” expresses the idea that love is unpredictable and uncontrollable, yet still worth pursuing.
Overall, the song portrays a sentimental and romantic view of love, imploring listeners to love with all of their heart, through all the ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Their love is only genuine when they love you completely
Happy to be near you
Being close to you brings happiness
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
They will always support you, no matter what
Taller than the tallest tree is
Their love is strong and unwavering
That's how it's got to feel
Their love must be felt deeply
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Their love runs deep like the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if its real
This depth is a true testament of real love
When somebody needs you
When someone truly needs you in their life
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Their need for you must be complete
Through the good or lean years
Even during the best or worst of times
And for all the in between years, come what may
Throughout every moment and any obstacle life throws at you
Who know where the road will lead us
No one knows where life will take us
Only a fool would say
It's foolish to predict or assume what the future holds
But if you'll let me love you
If you allow me to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you completely
All the way
With full commitment and dedication
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS
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@laracroft3718
You can’t fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class 🥰
@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987
So true friend
@vasilii6417
Yep. Beautiful!
@stuntmanstu1
I didn’t know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol
@mariethompson4237
Pure love.
@byronlippe
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@TheSheer96
There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...
@mikkelbreiler8916
Sad but true.
@philliptarver8197
And any other medium.
@trishlangford5773
So, so right. 😊😊😊😊😊