All The Way
N.E.W. (Noble/Edwards/Ward) Lyrics


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When somebody loves you
It's no good unless he loves you
All the way
Through the good or lean years
Or the in-between years
Come what may

And taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
And deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how it feels when it's real

Now when somebody needs you
It's no good unless they need you
All the way
Happy to be near you
Need someone to cheer you all the way

Come what may
Now who knows where the road may 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 song "All The Way," written by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, speaks to the importance of unconditional love. The opening lyrics state that when someone loves you, it's not enough unless they love you all the way. This means that true love requires complete devotion and commitment. The line "happy to be near you when you need someone to cheer you, all the way" emphasizes the importance of being there for someone through thick and thin.


The second verse expands upon this theme. Love should not only be strong, but also deep. The metaphor "taller than the tallest tree is, deeper than the deep blue sea is" expresses the overwhelming nature of true love. It must be all-consuming and encompassing. The following line "if it's real" acknowledges that not all love is true, but when it is, it must be taken seriously.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that love must be all-encompassing, with the phrase "it's no good unless he needs you, all the way." This means that love requires mutual dependence, and one must be there for their partner through both good and bad times. The song ends with the singer acknowledging the uncertainty of life, but stating that they are committed to loving their partner all the way through it.


Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
Getting loved by someone


It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Unless the love is complete and true, it's of no good


Happy to be near you
Feeling joyful to be around someone


When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Being there for someone in their tough times


Taller than the tallest tree is
Love should make one feel on top of the world


That's how it's got to feel
This is how true love should be felt


Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depth of love should be as vast as the sea


That's how deep it goes, if its real
This is the depth of true love


When somebody needs you
Being needed by someone


It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Unless the need is complete and true, it's of no good


Through the good or lean years
Being together through thick and thin


And for all the in between years, come what may
Sticking together in every situation, whatever may come


Who know where the road will lead us
Unpredictable future


Only a fool would say
No one can predict the future


But if you'll let me love you
If you allow me to love you


It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I will love you completely and truly


All the way
Completely and truly




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen

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Aaron Stewart

One of the most UNDERRATED New Edition Songs 🙌🏽

Ronald Fannings

Yep classic from the all for love ❤️ cd 💿 album

Rhonda Rahming

Yessss.. 🖤

Michael Watson

without a doubt

Temetrius Whetstone

My favorite song

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But I don't think it reached a very high spot on the charts in the US major Urban cities because not very many people knew this song from what I'm remembering and I had this album and I was in high school.. but I always loved it but I remember no one knew it cuz it wasn't on the radio I guess it depends what city you lived in?

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Gabriele Patrício

Quando eu era jovem eu escutava o rádio, à espera dessas lindas músicas... Gosto muito.

Luis santos

Você nunca vai fica velha ouvindo essas musicas lindas

Jorge Eduardo

Difícil hoje em dia ter músicas românticas como essa,naquela época ainda existia sentimentos nas pessoas.Que saudade.

Arlindo Domingos

@Andre Luiz Cassiolato kkkkkk

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