Against All Odds
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
See there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've gotta take
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
The lyrics to "Against All Odds" by Mariah Carey and Westlife convey a sense of heartbreak and longing for someone who has left. The singer is unable to understand how they can simply let this person walk away without a trace, and they express their deep connection with the individual by stating that they are the only one who truly knew them. The pain of watching them leave is evident, as they reflect on the shared laughter, pain, and tears they had experienced together.
The chorus introduces the idea of an "empty space" that remains in the singer's life after this person's departure. They reminisce about the memories of their face and express the desire for them to return, even though it seems against all odds. The singer longs for the opportunity to make this person turn around and see their pain, as there is so much they still need to say and many reasons why they were the only one who truly understood them.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the empty space that remains, but their only option is to wait for this person to return, despite the uncertainty. They affirm their resilience and determination, stating that they will continue standing there, even though the odds are stacked against their reunion. The song ends on the repeated plea for the person to take a look at them now, acknowledging that this is the chance they have to take.
Overall, "Against All Odds" explores the deep emotional connection between two individuals and the pain and longing that comes with their separation. It reflects the universal sentiment of hoping against hope for a reunion, despite the odds being stacked against it.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
I am struggling to understand how I can simply allow you to leave
Just let you leave without a trace?
Without any sign or indication of your presence
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
As I stand here, my every breath is entwined with yours
You're the only one who really knew me at all
Out of everyone, you are the sole person who truly understood me completely
How can you just walk away from me
I struggle to comprehend how you can simply depart from my life
When all I can do is watch you leave?
Because all I can do is helplessly observe as you depart
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Because we have experienced both joy and suffering together
And even shared the tears
We have even shed tears together
So take a look at me now
Therefore, take a moment to observe my current state
'Cause there's just an empty space
Because there is now only an emptiness in my life
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There is nothing remaining here to trigger memories of you
Just the memory of your face
Only the recollection of your countenance remains
Well there's just an empty space
Now, all that remains is a void in my surroundings
And you coming back to me is against the odds
The probability of you returning to me is extremely unlikely
And that's what I've got to face, oh
Yet, that is the reality I must confront
I wish I could just make you turn around
I profoundly desire the ability to make you change direction
Turn around and see me cry
To witness my tears as you glance back at me
There's so much I need to say to you
There are countless thoughts and emotions I long to express to you
So many reasons why
Numerous justifications exist for my need to communicate
But to wait for you is all I can do
However, waiting for you is the only action available to me
And that's what I've got to face
Consequently, I must confront this reality
Take a good look at me now
Carefully observe the person I have become
'Cause I'll still be standing here
Because I will persistently remain in this position
And you coming back to me is against all odds
The likelihood of you returning to me defies all rationality
That's the chance I've gotta take
Nevertheless, I must seize this opportunity
Take a look at me now
Therefore, take a moment to observe my current state
Take a look at me now
Take a moment to observe the person I have become
Take a look at me now
Consider the changes that have occurred within me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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How can I just let you walk away,
Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
See there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've gotta take
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
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Lyrics
How can I just let you walk away?
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath, with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me?
When all I can do is watch you leave
'Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now, oh there's just an empty space
And there's nothin' left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face
Instrumental
I wish, I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
And there's nothin' left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Now take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you, is all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now, 'cos I'll still be standin' here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It's the chance I've gotta take
Instrumental
Take a look at me now
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