All The Way
Patrick Williams And His Big Band 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 song "All The Way" by Patrick Williams and His Big Band is a beautiful love song that speaks about the essence of true love. It conveys the message that merely having someone in your life who loves you is not enough unless they love you "all the way." The song suggests that true love requires an unconditional commitment and loyalty that lasts through good and lean times, and in-between years regardless of what happens.


The lyrics begin with the assertion that when someone loves you, their love has to be genuine and authentic; otherwise, it is worthless. The song paints the picture that true love should be more substantial than the deepest and tallest things in the world because it should be authentic, dependable, and profound.


The second verse emphasizes the importance of being present for your partner when they need you the most, offering a comforting shoulder to lean on during tough times. The third stanza affirms that in any relationship, both parties must need each other to have a lasting and fulfilling relationship truly. Love is not a one-way street, and if it is, it will not last.


Overall, "All the Way" is a beautiful song about true love and the dedication it requires. It speaks to the idea that love is more than just words or physical attraction, but true love is a commitment to someone entirely and is a bond that lasts through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
The feeling of being loved by someone


It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Halfhearted love is not enough, love must be wholehearted and true


Happy to be near you
Feeling the happiness and joy of being close to someone


When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Being there to uplift and encourage someone in moments of sorrow


Taller than the tallest tree is
The extent of love is boundless and limitless


That's how it's got to feel
Love has to feel like it's above everything else in the world


Deeper than the deep blue see is
Love is vast and profound, like the depths of an ocean


That's how deep it goes, if its real
True love goes beyond the surface and reaches the depths of one's soul


When somebody needs you
The importance of being needed by someone


It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Partial need is not enough, love must be needed completely


Through the good or lean years
Committed to be with someone through the highs and lows of life


And for all the in between years, come what may
Being with someone through all the stages of life, no matter what happens


Who knows where the road will lead us
Uncertainty about the future of a relationship


Only a fool would say
No one can truly know the future of a relationship, only make decisions based on the present


But if you'll let me love you
Asking for the opportunity to love someone wholeheartedly


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


All the way
Love that is genuine and wholehearted, without reservation or hesitation




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Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen

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Lobo Solitario

Great orchestra... Bravo..

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