All The Way
Iva Davies / Icehouse Lyrics


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As the sun is sinking
Deep in the west, the day makes an end
That's when love is stealing
Around every corner, around every bend

Falling for temptation
Well, I've already made that very mistake
She puts an offer to me
Too good to refuse, it's easy to take

So what can I do about it, girl?
Guess that's the way it's meant to be
And if you should want to go
I wouldn't make you stay
You know I don't care about tomorrow
When tonight you're on my side
Hoping this time around
We make it all the way
All the way

The taste is sweet sen
It's all that I want
It's all that we need
Now we're getting that hesitation
When you tell me it's true
It's hard to believe

Too much cool deception
Oh, it goes through my head, it's always the same
Making eyes is cheating
And the very first kiss is where it begins

So what can I do about it, girl?
Guess that's the way it's meant to be
And if you should want to go
How could I make you stay
You know I don't care about tomorrow
When tonight you're on my side
Praying this time around
We make it all the way
The way to your heart

So the sun is sinking
Deepen the red, the blade makes an end
Love comes stealing softly
Around every corner, around every bend

We're always cheating
And the very first kiss is where we begin




Goes 'round every corner, around every bend
Lovin' it all the way to the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "All the Way" by Iva Davies / Icehouse speak to the notion of love as a temptation that is hard to resist. As the sun sinks deep in the west, the day comes to an end, and love begins to steal around every corner and bend. Falling for temptation, which the singer has already done, is the mistake that leads to being offered something too good to refuse. The lyrics suggest that the singer must accept this offer, as it is meant to be, indicating an acceptance of fate.


The song then delves into the hesitations that come with acting on this temptation. The taste of love is sweet and all that is wanted or needed. However, the hesitation comes from the fear that what is being given is too good to be true. The lyrics explore the idea that too much cool deception goes through the singer's head, with making eyes being considered cheating, and the very first kiss as the beginning of the end. However, despite these reservations, the singer prays that this time around, they make it all the way to the end of love.


Overall, the lyrics to "All the Way" are about accepting love as it comes, even with all the hesitations and uncertainties that may come with it. The idea of fate is present within the song, as it is suggested that the temptation to love is meant to be. The lyrics also suggest that when love comes around, it can be hard to resist, and the hope is that this time around, things will work out and they will make it all the way to the end.


Line by Line Meaning

As the sun is sinking
The day is coming to an end and darkness is falling


Deep in the west, the day makes an end
The sun is setting in the western sky, marking the end of the day


That's when love is stealing
Love is taking over and guiding people in the night


Around every corner, around every bend
Love is present everywhere, in every direction


Falling for temptation
Giving in to temptation and making a mistake


Well, I've already made that very mistake
I've given in to temptation before and regretted it


She puts an offer to me
Someone offers me something tempting


Too good to refuse, it's easy to take
The offer is so good that I can't say no, and it's easy to accept


So what can I do about it, girl?
I'm powerless to resist this temptation, and I'm asking for advice


Guess that's the way it's meant to be
This is how things are supposed to happen, and I accept it


And if you should want to go
If my lover decides to leave


I wouldn't make you stay
I wouldn't try to stop them from leaving


You know I don't care about tomorrow
I'm living in the moment and not thinking about the future


When tonight you're on my side
As long as my lover is with me tonight, that's all that matters


Hoping this time around
I'm optimistic about our chances this time


We make it all the way
We'll make it work this time and go all the way


The taste is sweet sen
What we have is enjoyable and satisfying


It's all that I want
I don't need anything else besides this love


It's all that we need
We don't need anything else besides this love


Now we're getting that hesitation
We're starting to have doubts and second thoughts


When you tell me it's true
When my lover says they love me


It's hard to believe
It's difficult to trust and believe in their words


Too much cool deception
There's too much deception and dishonesty happening


Oh, it goes through my head, it's always the same
I can't stop thinking about it, and it's a recurring problem


Making eyes is cheating
Flirting with someone else is still considered cheating


And the very first kiss is where it begins
The first kiss is when it all starts and sets the tone for the relationship


How could I make you stay
I don't have the power to make my lover stay if they want to leave


Praying this time around
I'm hoping and wishing for a better outcome this time


We make it all the way
We'll make it work this time and go all the way


The way to your heart
I want to reach your heart and have a deeper connection with you


So the sun is sinking
The day is coming to an end and it's getting dark


Deepen the red, the blade makes an end
The sunset is getting more intense, and the day is coming to a close


Love comes stealing softly
Love softly enters and takes over the night


We're always cheating
We're always giving in to temptation and being dishonest


And the very first kiss is where we begin
The first kiss is where our cycle of cheating and dishonesty begins


Goes 'round every corner, around every bend
Dishonesty and cheating are always present, in every direction


Lovin' it all the way to the end
We're still enjoying the ride, despite the challenges, until the very end




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