All The Way
Jennifer Hanson Lyrics


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When somebody loves you
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
That's how deep it goes, if its real

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

Overall Meaning

Jennifer Hanson's song "All the Way" is a tribute to true love and the depth of feelings one can experience when they truly love someone. The song is a call to commit to a relationship completely, with no hesitation, and to devote oneself completely to the person they love.


The first two lines imply that love is not enough; it is essential to have the love of someone who loves you all the way. The singer is not interested in half-hearted love or someone who is only around when they need to feel better. They want to be loved completely and with all the other person's emotions. The lyrics continue: "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 its real." These lines emphasize the magnitude of the love the singer is talking about. Love is not just a feeling; it is something that consumes you and leaves you breathless, confident, and content. The kind of love the singer is asking for is no trivial matter, and it's as deep and vast as the deepest sea, consumed by its strength to decide genuinely in a relationship.


The third stanza highlights the seriousness of commitment in a relationship. The singer proclaims that if someone needs you, it's not enough if he needs you only halfway. Commitment, regardless of the highs or lows, is key to a fulfilling, long-lasting relationship; the good times do not matter without difficulties, and it is essential to love each through thick and thin. With such a pledge, however, there is guarantee of their love being mutual and unrelenting. The final stanza reads, "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." While the future is uncertain, and the path is unknown, the singer is committed to providing that constant, whole-hearted love.


Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
If someone truly loves you


It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
It's not worth it unless they love you completely


Happy to be near you
Content just to be close to you


When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Willing to support and lift you up completely


Taller than the tallest tree is
The extent of love should be immeasurable


That's how it's got to feel
That's the level of emotion and passion required


Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Love should be profound and unending


That's how deep it goes, if its real
This is the measure of true and sincere love


When somebody needs you
If someone truly needs your presence


It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
It's not worth it unless they completely depend on you


Through the good or lean years
During times of prosperity or hardship


And for all the in between years, come what may
And in all the uncertain and average times that lie ahead


Who knows where the road will lead us
Uncertain of the future


Only a fool would say
No one can predict the future


But if you'll let me love you
But I am willing to love you


It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I will definitely and completely love you


All the way
With all my heart and soul




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER

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Carolina Fallfire

Perfect song to play for New Years lol I love this song. Last year (2021) was full of alot of lessons, and heartache, loosing my last grandparents and my dad, and a place to live, a few of my best friends (dogs). Please lord let 2022 be my year <3

Henri Thibodeau

Great song featured on Heartland, Season 15 - E6 · Happy Ever After

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