Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British… Read Full Bio ↴Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia, originally formed in 2003. They were named after the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $346,000. After lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004, the group signed with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut studio album the following year. After signing an international recording contract with Capitol Records in 2006, which brought them an increased American following. Hedley saw commercial success with their subsequent studio albums, including Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013), Hello (2015) and Cageless (2017).

Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.

On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.

On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.

On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.

All The Way
Hedley Lyrics

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If I sold my scarf and every song I wrote,
Said I'm sorry dear I let you down,
If I could trade the stars, swallow every stone you throw,
Would I be sorry that I let you down?

Would you be cold?
Would I be tasteful?
Would you be a star?

If I tore my heart out for you?
Oh, oh, oh.

And if you can't restart, and everybody knows,
Could you take it if I don't come home?

Would you be afraid?
Would I be shameless?
Would you stay the same,
If I tore my heart out for you?
Oh, oh, oh.
For you, oh oh oh.

All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!
All the way!

Would you be brave?
Could I be fearful?
Would you feel safe?
If I tore my heart out, for you?
Oh, oh, oh.
For you, oh, oh, oh.

All the way! (for you)
All the way! (oh, oh, oh)
All the way! (for you)
All the way! (oh, oh, oh)

All the way!

Overall Meaning

The song "All The Way" by Canadian rock band Hedley appears to be a plea for forgiveness or reconciliation from a relationship that has broken down. The singer seems to be repenting a mistake he made by offering to give up everything he has, even his very identity, to win back the love of his partner. He asks if the sacrifices he is willing to make would be appreciated, whether his partner would forgive him, and whether she would still be the same person. The chorus is an attempt to assure the partner that he is willing to go "all the way" to make things right.

The first verse mentions selling possessions and apologizing for letting the partner down, while the second verse imagines the worst-case scenario of not being forgiven and not coming home. The third verse mentions bravery, fearfulness, safety, and heartache, alluding to the complexities of relationships.

The chorus, however, is ambiguous in its meaning, as it could be interpreted as a desire to go all the way in the relationship, or as a determination to go all the way in making amends. Nevertheless, the song is emotionally charged, with singer Jacob Hoggard's voice conveying sincerity and desperation, as if the stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

If I sold my scarf and every song I wrote,
If I gave away all of my possessions and creations,

Said I'm sorry dear I let you down,
Apologized for disappointing you,

If I could trade the stars, swallow every stone you throw,
If I could make impossible sacrifices and endure hardships,

Would I be sorry that I let you down?
Would you still be unhappy with me?

Would you be cold?
Would you be distant or indifferent?

Would I be tasteful?
Would I be pleasing or appealing?

Would you be a star?
Would you shine bright and draw attention?

If I tore my heart out for you?
If I gave everything I had to you?

Oh, oh, oh.
Refrain

And if you can't restart, and everybody knows,
If you can't move on from our problems, and it's public knowledge,

Could you take it if I don't come home?
Could you handle it if I left?