All The Way
Mina 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

Mina's song "All the Way" is a love song that revolves around the idea of how love cannot be half-hearted, it is either all or nothing. The song describes the depth and intensity of true love that cannot be replaced or replicated. Initially, the song delves into the importance of being loved fully and not half-way. Being with someone who is happy to be around to lift up your spirits when needed is essential to feeling genuinely loved. The lyrics "when somebody loves you, it's no good unless he loves you, all the way" emphasizes that love should be complete and deep to have any significance. The song also explains the extent to which true love can go, comparing it to the tallest tree and the deepest blue sea, emphasizing how real and never-ending love can be.


The following verse of the song talks about needing somebody with you all the way through good times and bad. Love should be unconditional and last beyond moments of prosperity and struggle. "And for all the in-between years, come what may" summarizes how love should not be momentary; it should not have a time-stamp or rely on life's outcomes.


The song's chorus is an assurance of the singer's love for the other person. The lines "but if you'll let me love you, it's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way, all the way" reckons that the singer's love is unwavering and will remain the same no matter where life takes them.


Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
When another person has feelings of affection towards you


It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Those feelings are incomplete and unsatisfying unless they are expressed and demonstrated fully and consistently


Happy to be near you
Being in close physical proximity is a source of joy and contentment


When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
During times of emotional distress or difficulty, having someone who can provide genuine encouragement and support is essential


Taller than the tallest tree is
The intensity of emotions being conveyed is exceptionally strong and significant


That's how it's got to feel
This level of depth and intensity is not optional, but rather required for true love


Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depths of love are vast and immeasurable


That's how deep it goes, if its real
This degree of emotional connection is only possible if the love is genuine and authentic


When somebody needs you
When another person relies on you for emotional or practical support


It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
That dependence and connection must be fully established and sustained in order to be truly valuable and fulfilling


Through the good or lean years
Whether in times of abundance or hardship


And for all the in between years, come what may
And every other point in between, no matter what happens


Who know where the road will lead us
Uncertainty about the future and the course it will take


Only a fool would say
It would be unwise to make bold predictions or definitive statements


But if you'll let me love you
However, if the other person is willing to allow it, the singer is prepared to express and sustain their full love


It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
Without question or hesitation, the singer is committed to loving the other person in the deepest and most enduring way possible


All the way
Without reservation or limitation, and for as long as possible




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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Giuseppe Spezzaferro

...un po' scialbo il salotto di Vespa per il compleanno... meno male che c'erano gli insert con alcune di quelle interpretazioni che ancora mi commuovono nel profondo... auguri Mina

Angelo Acunzo

Che meraviglia il tuo canto

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