John William Baldry, popularly known as Long John Baldry (January 12, 1941 … Read Full Bio ↴John William Baldry, popularly known as Long John Baldry (January 12, 1941 – July 21, 2005) was a pioneering blues singer from England. He sang with and influenced many notable British musicians with Rod Stewart and Elton John appearing in bands led by Baldry at various stages of the 1960s. He enjoyed pop success in the UK where "Let The Heartaches Begin" reached #1 in 1967 and in Australia where his duet with Kathi McDonald "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" reached the top 5 of the charts in 1980. Baldry lived in Canada from the late 1970s until his death, where he continued to make records and do voiceover work. He is known and loved by a younger generation as the voice of Dr. Robotnik in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.

For All We Know
Long John Baldry Lyrics

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For all we know
We may never meet again
Before we go
Make this moment live again
We won't say goodbye
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it

For all we know
This might only be a dream
We come and we go
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Oh, but tomorrow
But tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know

Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Long John Baldry's song For All We Know is filled with poignant emotions of love, uncertainty, and the realization that time can be fleeting. The opening verse sets a pensive tone, as it talks about the possibility that the two lovers may never meet again. It speaks to how one cannot predict the future and that life is full of uncertainties. However, instead of dwelling on the potential sadness, the chorus encourages savoring the current moment - making the most of the time they have together, and not parting until the last minute. The second verse reinforces the idea that tomorrow is uncertain, and it is vital to cherish the present before it slips away. The final chorus highlights tomorrow's uncertainty, implying that the relationship between the two may never come to fruition.

The entire song carries an intimate quality, like a message passed between two lovers. The ripples in the stream metaphor is beautiful imagery, suggesting the transience of life and how one must cherish every moment with those they love. The song stresses the importance of living in the present, for it is the only time that truly matters, as there is no guarantee of tomorrow or even the next minute.

Overall, the song, For All We Know, accentuates the importance of appreciating the present while it exists. It is a tender reminder to the listeners to treasure their love, live in the moment, and let regret become a thing of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

For all we know
We can't be certain about anything in life

We may never meet again
There's no guarantee we'll see each other again after this moment

Before we go
Before we move on from this moment in time

Make this moment live again
Let's make the most of this moment and create a memorable experience

We won't say goodbye
We'll avoid parting ways for as long as we can

Until the last minute
We'll wait until the very end to say goodbye

I'll hold out my hand
I'll offer my support and presence

And my heart will be in it
I'll be emotionally invested in this moment and the people here

This might only be a dream
This experience could be too good to be true

We come and we go
Our presence in life is fleeting

Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Our impact on life is small and may fade quickly

So baby, love me, love me tonight
Let's make the most of this moment and express our love

Tomorrow was made for some
Some people have more time ahead of them than others

Oh, but tomorrow
Even though tomorrow exists in time, it's still uncertain

But tomorrow may never, never come
We can't be certain about what the future holds for us

Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
The future isn't a guarantee, so let's make the most of the present

Writer(s): SAM M. LEWIS, J. COOTS, J. Coots, J COOTS, Sam Lewis, Sam M. Lewis, J Coots, SAM LEWIS

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