Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie… Read Full Bio ↴Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie Dionne Warrick) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer, actress and television presenter. Having been in a partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David for years, Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (1955–2012), based on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts. As of January 2013, Warwick ranks second behind only Aretha Franklin (who has a total of 88 charted Billboard singles) as the most-charted female vocalist of all time with 56 of Dionne's singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998.

Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.

Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.

Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.

For All We Know
Dionne Warwick Lyrics

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For all we know
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

Overall Meaning

Dionne Warwick's "For All We Know" is a song about cherishing and living in the present moment. The lyrics recognize that life is fleeting and time is precious, so we should make the most of every opportunity that we have. The song speaks to the impermanence of life, suggesting that we may never see each other again after this moment, and encourages the listener to make it count.

The lyrics highlight the importance of love and connection, suggesting that we should love one another fully and completely tonight, as tomorrow may never come. The final refrain repeats the song's title, emphasizing the uncertainty that comes with life and love, and the need to embrace each moment fully.

Overall, "For All We Know" is a beautiful reminder to live in the present and make every moment count. Its timeless message continues to resonate with listeners and inspire them to cherish their loved ones and live their lives to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

For all we know
We are uncertain about what will happen

We may never meet again
There is a chance we won't see each other anymore

Before we go
Before we leave each other's company

Make this moment live again
Let's make the most of this time together

We won't say goodbye
We won't part ways just yet

Until the last minute
Right before we have to leave

I'll hold out my hand
I'll reach out to you

And my heart will be in it
I'll put my heart into this last interaction

This might only be a dream
This moment may feel unreal or fleeting

We come and we go
We enter and exit people's lives

Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Like the flow of a river that is always changing

So baby, love me, love me tonight
Let's focus on our feelings for each other right now

Tomorrow was made for some
A new day brings new opportunities for others

Oh, but tomorrow
However, tomorrow

But tomorrow may never, never come
It's possible that we won't have another day together

For all we know
Since we can't predict the future

Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
There's no guarantee that we'll have another chance to be together

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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