He began singing at around the age of six or seven and played at working men's clubs from the age of 13.
His first album New Vintage was released in April 2006 and entered at number 8 in the British album charts, largely thanks to his chat show appearances with Michael Parkinson and Davina McCall. His second album Traditional was released on 17 September 2007.
Peter appeared in concert on two editions of BBC Radio 2's Big Band Special this summer, as well as taking part in Radio 2's Tribute to Don Black on stage at The London Palladium.
Following a successful trip to Malaysia earlier in 2008, Peter is currently on a UK Tour.
All The Way
Peter Grant 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
In this song, Peter Grant describes what it truly means to love someone, all the way. He starts by saying that if someone loves you, it's not enough unless it's all the way. It's not about just loving the person when it's convenient, but it's about being happy to be near them and cheer them up whenever they need it.
He compares this type of love to the height of the tallest tree and the depth of the deep blue sea. It's supposed to be overwhelming and all-encompassing, but only if it's real. Loving someone all the way also means being there for them, not just in the good times, but also during the tough times, and all the in-between years, no matter what happens.
The last verse reveals that the road ahead is unknown, but if the person he is singing to will let him love them, he is going to love them all the way. This song paints a beautiful picture of what love should be like when someone is serious about it.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
If someone has feelings of love for you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
That feeling of love won't suffice unless it's complete and genuine
Happy to be near you
When being in your presence brings joy
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Ready and willing to be there for emotional support in times of need
Taller than the tallest tree is
The intensity and magnitude of love feels immeasurable
That's how it's got to feel
For that love to be authentic and meaningful
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The extent of feelings is as vast as the ocean's depth
That's how deep it goes, if its real
The depth of love is a testament to its authenticity
When somebody needs you
When someone desires and requires your presence
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
A surface-level need isn't enough; a deep and honest need is what matters
Through the good or lean years
In the best and worst of times
And for all the in between years, come what may
During all the years of life, no matter what happens
Who know where the road will lead us
The path we take in life is always uncertain
Only a fool would say
It would be unwise to pretend otherwise
But if you'll let me love you
If you open yourself up to my love
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you completely and honestly
All the way
With all of my heart, for an indefinite amount of time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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