All The Way
Keely Smith with Billy May & His Orchestra 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 lyrics of "All the Way" by Keely Smith with Billy May & His Orchestra explores the depth of true love and emphasizes that it must be all-encompassing. It's not enough for someone to just love you partly or occasionally; true love requires complete dedication ("all the way"). The song suggests that to feel loved, one must also feel accepted unconditionally and supported throughout life's ups and downs ("through the good or lean years and for all the in-between years, come what may").
The lyrics also imply that true love must be profound and all-encompassing, as demonstrated by the comparison to natural wonders like the tallest tree and the deep blue sea. The singer is willing to take a chance on love despite the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing that genuine love is worth the risk ("who knows where the road will lead us, only a fool would say"). Ultimately, the message of the song is clear: love is not just a feeling, but a choice to commit oneself fully to another person.
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 enough if that person doesn't love you fully and deeply
Happy to be near you
Content being by your side
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Fully committed to making you happy no matter what
Taller than the tallest tree is
Love needs to be bigger than the biggest thing imaginable
That's how it's got to feel
It should feel all-encompassing and powerful
Deeper than the deep blue see is
Love should be as deep as the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if its real
True love is a boundless and profound feeling
When somebody needs you
When someone truly depends on you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Their reliance should be complete and unwavering
Through the good or lean years
Through better or worse
And for all the in between years, come what may
Regardless of what may happen in between and for the rest of time
Who know where the road will lead us
Uncertain of where life will take us
Only a fool would say
It's unwise to make predictions or assumptions
But if you'll let me love you
If you give me a chance to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you with all my being
All the way
Fully and completely
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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@joerhoden4919
Keely is the most underated singer ever. I didn't discover her until 5 years ago at age 46. Man,I could still kick myself! Judging from a distance,Miss Smith could step in and out of the spotlight with ease. That's so hard to do. She raised 2 lovely daughters yet didn't miss a beat when she returned to singing. Friends,Miss Keely Smith IS the greatest female singer of all time,despite a lot of stiff competition over the years. God bless you and your family,Keely!!!!!!!! Richard
@legioxciicorvus5917
Was fortunate enough to hear her on the Radio, so glad I've lived long enough to hear this women's incredible voice!
@Allenaid
RIP, Miss Keely! Thanks for the beautiful music!
@louisbadillo2734
Ms keely smith her songs are for ever great . Her voice what a pitch all the way nice .
@2war2bray
My Dad always said she was one of the best of that era, of course, along with Ella and Sarah Vaughn.. Brilliant voice.
@stanboyiddle7571
RIP Keely Smith. Beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.
@kulild
A voice of a nightingale that melted hearts of many generations.
@francoisegross9437
I loveyou ll the way, and will always. You are the one I need all the way. Le m love you all the way for ever my darling, all the way.
@rickcapari2369
Fantastic! Keely Smith and July London are my favorite singers!
@yankeeinparadise
Makes me feel alive... Soooo Beautiful. ... takes me back to my teens. Love you Keely.