All the Way
MO' KEB' Lyrics

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One foot out, one foot in
On and off then on again
A little here and a little there
Holdin' steady at nowhere

I hesitated
I didn't mean to make you wait
My life was liberated

When I took that leap of faith

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving it all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way
All the way All the way

I believe, Mr. Green
Let's stay together
We're like a heat wave and a love machine
Always and forever

Oh, the freedom,
The walls are crumbling down
And gone are the demons,
I found a sweet, soft place to hit the ground

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving it all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way
All the way All the way

My old friends maybe and I don't know
Gotta say I'm not sorry to see them go

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving my all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way

All the way
All the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MO' KEB''s "All The Way" describe the ups and downs of a relationship, as well as the personal journey of the singer. The line "one foot out, one foot in" refers to the uncertainty and hesitation within the relationship, as the singer is not fully committed. They admit to being "on and off then on again", indicating the struggle to find stability in the relationship. However, despite this, they declare that they want to take things "all the way" and are giving their all every day.

The second verse reveals that the singer has recently made a big change in their life, taking a "leap of faith" that has liberated them. They describe themselves as having fallen, but also as giving everything they have. The lyrics suggest that, while the relationship may be shaky, the singer is all in and willing to push forward. They reference Al Green with the line "I believe, Mr. Green, let's stay together", likening their relationship to the iconic soul singer's songs about love.

The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is going "all the way" and giving their all every day. They want their partner to know that they are committed to pushing forward, and that they have found a "sweet, soft place to hit the ground" after taking a risk. The final verse features a reference to leaving old friends behind, suggesting a sense of growth and change, and a willingness to embrace new experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

One foot out, one foot in
I'm not sure if I'm fully committed or not

On and off then on again
Sometimes I'm in, sometimes I'm out, but I keep going back and forth

A little here and a little there
I'm not making much progress

Holdin' steady at nowhere
I'm not moving forward or backward

I hesitated
I was uncertain and hesitant to take action

I didn't mean to make you wait
I apologize for any delay I caused

My life was liberated
My life became more free and unrestricted

When I took that leap of faith
When I took a risk and stepped outside of my comfort zone

How far did I fall
How much did I have to lose

All the way
All the way down to the bottom

I'm giving it all
I'm putting in all my effort