Impressions
Frank Dean & Sammy 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 "Impressions" by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. is a timeless classic that speaks of love and commitment. The opening lines "When somebody loves you, it's no good unless he loves you, all the way" convey the idea that love is not just about the superficial aspects of a relationship but rather about being there for the long haul. The next line talks about being happy to be near someone when they need cheering up. This is important because relationships require a certain level of emotional support and encouragement to thrive.
The song also talks about the depth of love. The lyrics "Taller than the tallest tree is, that's how it's got to feel, deeper than the deep blue sea is, that's how deep it goes, if it's real" emphasizes the idea that true love is enduring and has no limit. Love is not just a feeling but a choice to commit oneself to another person wholeheartedly.
The final lines of the song "Who knows 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" speaks to the uncertainty of life and that love is not always easy but if one is willing to love with their whole heart, they will endure any obstacle together.
Overall, "Impressions" is a deeply romantic song that speaks to the heart of love and commitment. It encourages us to love fully and completely, giving our all to those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
If someone genuinely loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Then they must love you completely, without holding back on the love they give
Happy to be near you
When being around you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
They will be there to make sure you always feel good, even if it takes effort on their part
Taller than the tallest tree is
The love must be strong and unbreakable like the tallest tree in the world
That's how it's got to feel
It must feel like an unbreakable tree, as strong as steel
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The love must be infinite, as deep as the sea itself
That's how deep it goes, if its real
Only then, we can assure that it's true love
When somebody needs you
If someone really needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Then, they have to need you completely, without any holding back
Through the good or lean years
In all kinds of situations, even in tough and challenging times
And for all the in between years, come what may
And for all the years in between the good and the bad, no matter what happens in life
Who know where the road will lead us
We don't know what the future holds
Only a fool would say
Only a foolish person would try to predict it
But if you'll let me love you
If you allow me to love you in the way that I do
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise you that I will love you completely, with no strings attached
All the way
With every fiber of my being, and without any hesitation or reservation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS
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