Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahom… Read Full Bio ↴Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahoma (some sources give Muskogee, Oklahoma), died January 1, 2013 Encinitas, California) is one of the best-known female singers in traditional pop music. She is the best-selling female artist of the 1950s and was among the first to cross over from country music to pop. Her recording career spans the years 1947 to 1981. Page continued to perform live up until her death at 85. She was billed as "The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page".

In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)

Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.

In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.

All the Way
Patti Page 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

[Chorus]
Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel

Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes if it's 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

[Bridge]
Who knows 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

Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes if it's real

So, 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 lyrics to Patti Page's song "All the Way" describe the depth and commitment of true love. The song suggests that loving someone only partially or superficially is not enough; true love requires complete devotion, even in the face of difficult times. The opening lines of the song state that if someone loves you, it's not enough unless they love you "all the way." The chorus reinforces this sentiment, comparing the depth of love to the height of a tall tree and the depth of the sea.

The second verse of the song amplifies the message of the first verse, saying that if someone needs you, they must also need you "all the way." The bridge of the song suggests that the journey of love is uncertain, and no one knows where it will lead. However, the singer in the song promises to love their partner through it all, no matter what comes their way. The concluding lines of the song repeat the message of the chorus, emphasizing that the singer will love their partner "all the way."

The lyrics of "All the Way" offer a powerful message about the nature of true love, emphasizing that anything less than complete devotion and commitment is not enough. The song became a popular hit and has been covered by many artists over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
If someone truly loves you

It's no good unless he loves you all the way
It's not enough if they only love you partially or inconsistently

Happy to be near you
Pleased to be in your company

When you need someone to cheer you all the way
When you require someone to support you through all aspects of life

Taller than the tallest tree is
The love must exceed even the greatest heights

That's how it's got to feel
It's the genuine intensity of that love

Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The love must exceed the greatest depths

That's how deep it goes if it's real
The love must be authentic and all-consuming

When somebody needs you
If someone really needs you

It's no good unless he needs you all the way
It's insufficient if they only require you sometimes or in particular situations

Through the good or lean years
During both prosperous and difficult times