Against All Odds
Rex Goudie & Melissa O'Neil Lyrics
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just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ohoo
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,
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now,
'cos 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,
'cos 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
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,
'cos 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,
'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 standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
Its the chance I've got to take, oh, oho
Just take a look at me now
"Against All Odds" by Rex Goudie and Melissa O'Neil is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of losing someone you deeply care about and the struggle of moving on. The lyrics express the singer's anguish and longing for the person who has left their life.
The opening lines, "How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace," reflect the singer's disbelief and inability to understand why the person they love is leaving. They express their desperation for the person not to go because they have shared so much together. The line "You're the only one who really knew me at all" highlights the deep connection and understanding the singer feels with this person, making their departure even more difficult to bear.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their pain and confusion, questioning why the person they love would walk away. The line "when all I can do is watch you leave" emphasizes their helplessness in the face of the situation. They acknowledge the shared experiences they had, both good and bad, and how the person leaving was their main source of support and understanding.
The chorus is a plea for the person to look back and see the singer's pain. The empty space and absence left behind are constant reminders of their departure. However, the singer acknowledges that the odds are against this person returning, and they must face the reality of the situation. The line "But to wait for you is all I can do and that's what I've got to face" highlights the singer's acceptance that waiting for this person may not lead to a reunion.
The final lines of the song carry a sense of resilience. The singer declares that they will still be standing, even in the absence of this person. They recognize that the odds of them returning are slim, but they are willing to take the chance because their love for this person surpasses all obstacles. The closing line "Just take a look at me now" reflects the singer's determination to show their strength and resilience, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
Why am I allowing you to leave without a fight,
just let you leave without a trace
allowing you to disappear completely
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ohoo
Despite being together, sharing the same air,
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You are the only person who truly understood me
How can you just walk away from me,
Why are you so easily able to abandon me,
when all I can do is watch you leave
while all I can do is helplessly witness your departure
'Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain,
Because we have experienced both joy and suffering together,
and even shared the tears
and even shed tears in each other's presence
So take a look at me now,
Therefore, observe my current state,
'cos there's just an empty space
because now there is only emptiness around me
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
And there is no longer anything present to trigger memories,
just the memory of your face
except for the recollection of your visage
Take a look at me now,
Observe how I am at this moment,
'cos there's just an empty space
since all that remains is an emptiness
And you coming back to me is against the odds
The probability of you returning to me is incredibly unlikely
and that's what I've got to face
and that is the harsh reality I must confront
I wish I could just make you turn around,
I desire the ability to make you change your mind,
turn around and see me cry
to turn and witness my tears
There's so much I need to say to you,
There is a multitude of things I must express to you,
so many reasons why
numerable justifications that exist
But to wait for you, is all I can do
However, all I am capable of doing is waiting for your return
and that's what I've got to face
and that is the reality I must confront
Take a good look at me now,
Observe me closely,
'cos I'll still be standing here
because I will still be present in this position
Its the chance I've got to take, oh, oho
It is the risk I must be willing to accept, oh, oho
Just take a look at me now
Simply gaze upon me at this moment
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@sandirunge4841
She’s fabulous at everything
@hosnkrocha
I could listen to Melissas lovely voice all day.
@DaVeO52
She outshines him in this.
@luckyjule
This was so from the heart. I love it!!!!!
@tawnyyalacie
i like how they both made it to the top 2
@SupPongo1
Cutest moment ever in Canadian Idol history!!
@AngelaAntipuesto
Gosh, when will Melissa come back to the music industry 🥺 Her voice is just really so beautiful 😩✨
@Der__Waldmeister
I listen to this from time to time to torment myself for I have sinned :P
@wishingstar22
Now I wish I could still find the results and Melissa’s victory song.
@evgenijvasechkin8571
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