All the Way
Sam Butera & The Witnesses 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
The lyrics of the song "All the Way" by Sam Butera reveal the depth of true love and how it makes life worth living. The opening lines state that when someone loves you, it's simply not enough unless they love you completely and unconditionally. Just being near the person you love is not enough unless they are always there to support you, especially when you are feeling low.
The next two lines describe the intensity of this love. The love shared between two people should be intense and so deep that it feels like you are the tallest tree, and the love between you is even taller than that. Similarly, the love should be as deep as the deepest ocean. This kind of love can only be real if it's intense and ever-lasting.
The lyrics go on to state that true love is not just about good times, but also about being there for each other during the tough times, including the in-between years. Life is unpredictable, but true love endures it all. The final lines of the song offer a promise of forever. The road ahead may be uncertain, but if you let me love you, I'm going to love you all the way. The lyrics suggest that true love is about being there for each other, through thick and thin, and supporting one another no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
The love of someone is guaranteed, it's important that they love you fully without reservation, in every way.
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
There's no point in loving someone halfway, the love must be complete, without compromise.
Happy to be near you
Being in the presence of the one you love brings happiness and joy.
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
During moments when you need to be uplifted, it's important that your significant other be there for you, with all their heart.
Taller than the tallest tree is
The depth and height of this love must surpass and exceed anything known.
That's how it's got to feel
True love must be felt and experienced in such a way that surpasses anything else ever felt.
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depth of true love must be so profound that it goes beyond any depth known to man.
That's how deep it goes, if it's real
True love reaches depths unimaginable, hidden beneath the surface, only visible to those who truly believe.
When somebody needs you
It's important that someone not only love you, but that they need you as well.
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
It's not enough to simply love you, true love calls for a need so great that nothing else matters but the two of you being together.
Through the good or lean years
True love remains constant and present, even when times are tough.
And for all the in between years, come what may
In between the good and the bad, life still goes on and puts the relationship to the test. True love can overcome whatever comes its way.
Who knows where the road will lead us
The future is uncertain, and there's no way to know for sure where life will take us.
Only a fool would say
It's foolish to believe you know exactly what the future holds or how love will unfold.
But if you'll let me love you
If you can allow me to express my love for you in the deepest way possible.
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you completely and with all my heart, now and always.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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