Against All Odds
Tasmin Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
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?
'Cause 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
Well 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
Well 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, oh
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
Well 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
Well 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 here
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And it's what I've got to face
Take a look at me now
Tasmin's song Against All Odds is a ballad about lost love and heartbreak. The first verse explores the pain of letting someone go and the difficult feelings that come with it. The singer is questioning why she would ever let her partner leave without any trace, as she feels like she's losing a part of herself by doing so. She remembers the intimate moments they've shared, and how the person leaving is the only one who truly understood her. The second verse is much more emotional, as the singer is pleading with the person who is leaving to stay and see her cry. She wants to share all her feelings, and offer reasons why they should stay together. She emphasizes their deep connection, and how the person leaving is the only one who truly knew her.
The chorus is where the song really hits hard, with the singer admitting that their love is "against the odds". She feels like there's nothing left but an empty space, and the memory of their love. While she longs for her partner to come back, she knows that the chances of that happening are slim. The final lines of the song are incredibly powerful, as she declares that she'll still be standing there, waiting for her partner to come back, but knowing deep down that it's unlikely to happen. The song explores the complexity of relationships and the feeling of helplessness that comes with losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
I am struggling to understand how I can let you go without trying to stop you
Just let you leave without a trace?
Am I supposed to just let you disappear from my life without a word?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
I cannot imagine living life without you by my side
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You were the one person who truly understood me and knew who I really am
How can you just walk away from me
How could you abandon me and just walk out of my life?
When all I can do is watch you leave?
I am completely helpless and can only stand by as you go
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
We have been through so much together, both good times and bad
And even shared the tears
We have cried together and comforted each other in our darkest moments
So take a look at me now
Take a moment to see where I am at this point in time
Well there's just an empty space
There is nothing left but a void where you used to be
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Everything that once reminded me of you is gone now
Just the memory of your face
The only thing left is the memory of what you looked like
And you coming back to me is against the odds
The chances of you coming back to me are very slim
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I have to come to terms with the possibility that you may not return
I wish I could just make you turn around
I desperately want to make you change your mind and come back to me
Turn around and see me cry
I want you to witness the pain you have caused me
There's so much I need to say to you
There are many things I never got the chance to tell you
So many reasons why
So many things that make me wish you were still here with me
But to wait for you is all I can do
All I can do now is wait and hope that you will come back to me someday
And that's what I've got to face
I have to accept the reality of the situation and deal with it as best I can
'Cause I'll still be standing here
No matter what happens, I will still be here, waiting for you
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Even though the chances of you returning are slim, I still hold onto hope
And it's what I've got to face
I know that I may never see you again, but I will always hold onto the possibility of us being together once more
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Written by: PHIL COLLINS
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