All The Way
Mal Waldron Trio 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

The Mal Waldron Trio's song "All The Way" is a classic example of a love song that expresses the depth and sincerity of emotion between two people completely in love. The opening lines of the song emphasize that love, when it is real and genuine, must be expressed fully and completely, "all the way," with no half measures or reservations. The singer suggests that being near someone should be a joy, and that they should be there to cheer you up when you are feeling down.

The lyrics describe love as something that is all-encompassing and profound, deeper than the deepest sea and taller than the tallest tree. The love in this song is not merely a physical attraction or infatuation, but a deep and abiding emotional bond that grows over time. The idea that someone needs you is important, however the song suggests that being needed is not enough, the love must also extend throughout all the ups and downs that life can bring.

The last verse suggests that the future may be uncertain, and that nobody knows where the road will lead. However, the singer assures the beloved that if they will let him love them, he will love them "all the way." This final verse relays the depth and commitment of the singer's devotion to the person he loves.

Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
The presence of love from someone else

It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Love must be shown as a continuous and wholehearted commitment, otherwise it is incomplete

Happy to be near you
The joy of being in someone's company

When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Being there for someone through all their highs and lows, being their support system

Taller than the tallest tree is
The intensity and grandeur of deep love

That's how it's got to feel
The true feeling that must accompany love

Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depth to which love can exist

That's how deep it goes, if its real
If love is genuine, it is capable of reaching tremendous depths

When somebody needs you
The importance of being needed by someone else

It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Being needed completely and authentically is crucial in order for love to thrive

Through the good or lean years
Being together during both the good and bad times in life

And for all the in between years, come what may
Being there for each other through all the mundane, everyday occurrences, and whatever comes their way

Who know where the road will lead us
Uncertainty about the future

Only a fool would say
The unpredictability of the future makes confident predictions foolish

But if you'll let me love you
An expression of desire to love someone

It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
A promise to love someone completely and fully

All the way
A final affirmation of commitment and dedication to love

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

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