Against All Odds
Sam Milby & Toni Gonzaga Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking
Every breath with you oohhhh
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
‘Cause we've shared the laughter
And the pain and even shared the tears
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
‘Cause there's just an empty space
There's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
So take a look at me now
‘Cause 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
‘Cause there's just an empty space
There's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
So Take a look at me now
Cause 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
‘Cause I'll still be standing
(standing here)
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take
(chance I got to take, got to takeeee)
Yeahhhhh take A look at me now
(Take A Look at me nowwwww)
The lyrics of "Against All Odds" by Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga tell a story of heartbreak and longing. The singer is unable to accept the fact that their loved one is leaving, unable to let them go without leaving a trace. The gravity of the situation is emphasized by the line "When I stand here taking every breath with you," highlighting how deeply intertwined their lives were. The departed person was the only one who truly understood and knew the singer, making their departure even more devastating.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on the shared experiences of joy and pain, and the tears shed together. The emptiness left behind is described, with nothing remaining except the memory of the loved one's face. Despite the heartache, the singer acknowledges the slim chance of the loved one returning, describing it as "against the odds," but also recognizes that this is something they have to face.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation, expressing the desire for the loved one to turn around and see the pain that they are causing. The singer also acknowledges that there are so many things they still have to say, underscoring the depth of their feelings and the attachment they had to the person leaving.
Overall, "Against All Odds" captures the pain of losing someone who was deeply connected to the singer's life, the struggle of acceptance, and the longing for a possible reunion against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
I am struggling to understand how I can simply allow you to leave
Just let you leave without a trace
Allowing you to depart without any evidence or indication
When I stand here taking
As I remain here, enduring
Every breath with you oohhhh
Each and every inhalation shared between us
You're the only one
You alone
Who really knew me at all
Who truly comprehended the depths of my being
How can you just walk away from me
In what manner can you simply abandon me
When all I can do is watch you leave
As I can only bear witness to your departure
‘Cause we've shared the laughter
For we have experienced joy together
And the pain and even shared the tears
And also endured suffering, shedding tears together
So take a look at me now
Therefore, observe me in my current state
‘Cause there's just an empty space
For there exists only a void within me now
There's nothing left here to remind me
Nothing remains here to evoke memories
Just the memory of your face
Merely the recollection of your countenance
But to wait for you is all I can do
However, my only course of action is to await your return
And that's what I've got to face
And that is the reality I must confront
I wish I could just make you turn around
I desire to compel you to change direction
Turn around and see me cry
To face me and witness my tears
There's so much I need to say to you
Much remains unsaid that I must express to you
So many reasons why you're the only one
Numerous justifications exist for why you alone
Who really knew me at all
Truly understood me in entirety
‘Cause I'll still be standing
Because I will remain resilient and steadfast
And you coming back to me is against all odds
Your return to me is highly improbable
That's the chance I've got to take
However, it is the risk I must embrace
Yeahhhhh take A look at me now
Oh, please take a moment to observe my present state
(Take A Look at me nowwwww)
(Examine me closely right now)
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