All The Way
Louis Prima; Sam Butera 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
Louis Prima's song "All The Way" is a classic love song that expresses the depth and intensity of true love. The song begins with the idea that when someone loves you, it's not enough unless they love you fully and completely, "all the way." The lyric about being happy to be near someone when they need cheering up displays the willingness to go "all the way" in supporting the object of love. When true love exists, it must be as wide and deep as the tallest tree or the deepest blue sea to be entirely authentic.
The second verse states that when someone needs us, it's not enough unless they need us "all the way." The sentiment of going "all the way" through good times and bad times is expressed. The lyrics acknowledge that the road ahead isn't known, but the commitment to love remains strong. The final statement, "If you'll let me love you, it's for sure I'm gonna love you all the way," sums up the sentiment of the whole song; telling a loved one that you will love them wholly is one of the most profound ways to express your 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 enough if they only love you partly, it has to be a complete and full love
Happy to be near you
Always delighted to be close to you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
When you require someone to bring joy to your life, they should be fully dedicated to doing so
Taller than the tallest tree is
The feeling of love should be immense and towering over everything else
That's how it's got to feel
This is the true way love must be, incredibly powerful and strong
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Love must be much deeper than anything else, like the vastness of the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if its real
The love will be infinite and profound if it's genuine
When somebody needs you
When someone truly requires you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
It's not enough if they only need you in portions, they should need you entirely
Through the good or lean years
Through tough or favorable times
And for all the in between years, come what may
During all the times in between the highs and lows, no matter what occurs
Who know where the road will lead us
There is no way of knowing where our journey will take us
Only a fool would say
It would be foolish to claim otherwise
But if you'll let me love you
If you give me the chance to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I will without a doubt love you wholeheartedly and unconditionally
All the way
Completely and totally, holding nothing back
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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I always loved Sam's playing. I met him a long time ago. John.
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