All the Way
Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr. And Dean Martin Lyrics


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I ran all the way home
Just to tell you that I'm sorry
I really didn't mean to be
So mean to you

I ran all the way home
Just to hold you in my arms dear
I always want you near to me
'Cause I love you

The moment I closed the door behind me
And I heard you cry
I knew I acted blindly
That I couldn't say good bye

I ran all the way home
Just to hold you in my arms dear
I always want you near to me
'Cause I love you

The moment I closed the door behind me
And I heard you cry
I knew I acted blindly
That I couldn't say good bye

I ran all the way home
Just to beg you to forgive me




I want your love to be my own
Just mine alone

Overall Meaning

In "All The Way," Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin all sing about the lengths they would go to make amends with their loved ones. The lyrics in question emphasize this, with the singer running all the way home just to apologize and make things right with their significant other. The first verse sets up the premise, with the singer saying they didn't mean to be mean and apologizing for their actions. The second verse is a bit more tender, with the singer expressing their love and desire for their significant other to always be close to them. The chorus repeats the theme of running all the way home to make up for past mistakes and to keep their love close.


The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer realizes the error of their ways and wishes they could take back their hurtful actions. But instead, they vow to do everything in their power to make things right and to win back their lover's affection. The song ends with a final plea for forgiveness and a hope that their love can thrive once more.


Line by Line Meaning

I ran all the way home
I made a quick, emotional journey in order to get back to you as soon as possible.


Just to tell you that I'm sorry
I came back to apologize and express remorse.


I really didn't mean to be
My actions were not intentional, and I regret how I behaved.


So mean to you
I understand that my behavior towards you was hurtful and unjustified.


Just to hold you in my arms dear
I came back to be close to you and show affection.


I always want you near to me
I desire your companionship and enjoy your presence.


'Cause I love you
I have strong romantic feelings for you and care deeply about our relationship.


The moment I closed the door behind me
As soon as I left your presence, I realized how much I needed to come back and make things right.


And I heard you cry
I was deeply affected by your tears, which made me feel even more guilty for what I had done.


I knew I acted blindly
I realize now that my actions were driven by my emotions and not rational thought.


That I couldn't say good bye
The idea of leaving you behind was too painful, and I couldn't bear the thought of parting ways.


Just to beg you to forgive me
I returned to plead for your forgiveness and hope to make amends for my wrongdoings.


I want your love to be my own
I desire a committed and exclusive relationship with you, built on mutual love and respect.


Just mine alone
I don't want to share your affections with anyone else, and hope to have your heart solely for myself.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE WEISS

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