Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
All The Way
Neil Sedaka 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
The lyrics of Neil Sedaka's "All the Way" depict the importance and intensity of a committed love. The song describes the idea of being with someone who loves and needs you entirely, without any hesitation or compromise. The opening message of the lyrics, "When somebody loves you, it's no good unless he loves you all the way," establishes the core idea behind the song. The song suggests that half-hearted gestures are not enough when it comes to love, and being entirely devoted to one's partner is necessary to ensure a loving and fulfilling relationship.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of being emotionally supportive, cheering someone up when they're down or in need. The metaphorical lyrics show that true love feels as tall as the tallest tree and deeper than the deepest blue sea. The song also highlights the uncertainties that come with love as the lyrics state that no one can say where the road will lead them, but if the other person reciprocates the love, the singer promises to love them all the way.
Overall, the lyrics of "All the Way" are about commitment and loyalty, leading to a long-lasting, loving relationship. The song emphasizes that love requires complete devotion and willingness to stick by your partner, no matter the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
Being loved by someone
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
The love should be complete or all-encompassing, rather than surface level
Happy to be near you
Being content to be in someone's presence
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Being there for someone, fully supportive in times of need
Taller than the tallest tree is
The level of love felt surpasses the greatest of things
That's how it's got to feel
The depth of love needs to be felt in order for it to be real
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The extent of the love should be unfathomable
That's how deep it goes, if its real
The love is genuine if it runs as deep as the ocean
When somebody needs you
Someone requiring your presence or assistance
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
The level of need should be complete, rather than sporadic or incomplete
Through the good or lean years
During both happy times and hard times
And for all the in between years, come what may
Through all the situations that occur between the highs and lows of life
Who know where the road will lead us
The future is unpredictable
Only a fool would say
It would be unwise to predict the future with certainty
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 to the fullest extent possible
All the way
A complete and all-encompassing love
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Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
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