Steve Tyrell is an American jazz musician. Born in Texas, he moved to New Y… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Tyrell is an American jazz musician. Born in Texas, he moved to New York City at the age of 18, where he was made head of A&R and promotion at Scepter Records. His contributions to the film industry include Mystic Pizza, Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw, 1991's Father of the Bride and The Brady Bunch Movie. Since the end of the 1990s, he has made several albums based on jazz, holiday and Disney standards. He was married to the late Stephanie Tyrell, a long-time partner.

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Alfie
Steve Tyrell Lyrics

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Whats it all about Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
Whats it all about when you started out Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give?
Or are we meant to be kind?

And if only fools are kind Alfie,
Then I guess it is wise to be cruel

And if life belongs only to the strong Alfie
What will you lend ought to know golden rule
As sure as I believe,
There is a heaven above Alfie

I know there something much more
Something even nonbelievers can believe it

I believe in love Alfie (Alfie)
Without true love we just exist, Alfie
Until you find the love you've missed your nothing, Alfie
When you walk let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day

(Nonbelievers can believe it)

I believe in love Alfie (Alfie)
Without true love we just exist, Alfie
Until you find the love you've missed your nothing, Alfie

When you walk let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie, Alfie

Overall Meaning

Steve Tyrell's song "Alfie" is a poignant reflection on the meaning of life and love. The song title refers to the lead character Alfie Elkins from the 1966 British film, and subsequent musical, of the same name. In the first verse, Tyrell questions the purpose of life; whether it is solely for the present or if there is a deeper meaning to our existence. He then questions whether humans are supposed to be givers or takers, or if kindness is only for fools. The second verse explores the idea that life belongs to the strong and cruel, but ends with the line "As sure as I believe, there is a heaven above Alfie". This line suggests that there is a higher purpose and a higher power that humans need to strive towards.

The chorus reveals Tyrell's belief in the power of love, and how it should lead our way. Without true love, he believes we just exist and are nothing. This highlights the importance of finding true love in our lives, as it gives us value and purpose. The song's emotional lyrics and Tyrell's soulful voice showcase the importance of finding love and following our hearts.

Line by Line Meaning

Whats it all about Alfie?
What is the true purpose of life, Alfie?

Is it just for the moment we live?
Is life just about living in the present moment?

Whats it all about when you started out Alfie?
What did you want to achieve, Alfie, when you first began your journey in life?

Are we meant to take more than we give?
Should we strive to accumulate more possessions than we share with others?

Or are we meant to be kind?
Or should we aspire to show kindness to others?

And if only fools are kind Alfie,
If being kind is considered foolish, Alfie,

Then I guess it is wise to be cruel
Then perhaps it is better to act cruelly instead,

And if life belongs only to the strong Alfie
If life favors only those who are strong, Alfie,

What will you lend ought to know golden rule
What lesson will you impart to others, Alfie, about the importance of following the golden rule - treating others as you would like to be treated?

As sure as I believe,
I am convinced beyond doubt,

There is a heaven above Alfie
That a place like heaven exists beyond this life, Alfie

I know there something much more
I believe that there must be something beyond the material world,

Something even nonbelievers can believe it
A universal truth that even nonbelievers can accept

I believe in love Alfie (Alfie)
I hold a strong faith in the power of love, Alfie

Without true love we just exist, Alfie
Life is incomplete without the experience of true love, Alfie

Until you find the love you've missed your nothing, Alfie
You will feel unfulfilled until you discover the love you've been seeking, Alfie

When you walk let your heart lead the way
Follow your heart in making decisions,

And you'll find love any day
And you will eventually find the love that you seek, Alfie

Alfie, Alfie, Alfie

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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