Against All Odds
The Blue Rubatos 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
And even shared the tears
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
Ooh, 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
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
Now Take a look at me now
'Cause that'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 all odds
It's the chance I've got to take
Take a look at me now
The Blue Rubatos' song "Against All Odds" is a heartfelt ballad that illustrates the struggle of letting go of a romantic relationship. The lyrics present the internal turmoil of the singer who is grappling with the fact that their significant other has left without a trace. It is clear that the singer still deeply cares for their lover and cannot fathom how they could have left them behind after all the shared laughter, pain, and tears. The chorus repeats twice the phrase "So take a look at me now," which serves as a plea to the lover to return and see the emptiness that remains in the absence of their presence.
The bridge of the song expresses the singer's continued longing for their lover to return, and the pain that they feel from not being able to express all of what they need to say. The final repetition of the chorus is a declaration that they will still be waiting for their lover, even though it goes against all odds. "Against All Odds" is a beautiful song that portrays the heartache and desolation that often accompanies the end of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
Expressing the inability to let go of the person, and questioning how one can do that.
Just let you leave without a trace?
How the person regrets the idea of the other walking away from their life without leaving any mark, without being noticed.
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
Describing how the person has been a part of each other's lives down to the breath we take or share.
You're the only one who really knew me at all
Acknowledging how the other person is the only one who understands or knows them deeply, inside and out.
How can you just walk away from me
Expressing frustration at how someone can so easily leave another person without a second thought.
When all I can do is watch you leave?
Describing how they feel powerless in the face of the other person's decision to leave, and the sorrow that watching them walk away brings.
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Reminding the other of the happy moments and the tough times they shared and how that means something.
And even shared the tears
Linking them together by shared heartache, pain and sadness.
So take a look at me now
Inviting the other person to consider their situation and how empty they are feeling.
Well there's just an empty space
Describing the emptiness and void that the other person has left behind.
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Describing how there is nothing that can bring back their memories of the other person.
Just the memory of your face
The only thing left is the memory of the other person's face.
Ooh, take a look at me now
Implying that the other person will be shocked if they take a look at the person's current state.
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Acknowledging how unlikely it is that the other person will ever come back due to the fact that they have been so hurt by their absence.
And that's what I've got to face
Accepting the fact that the other person is unlikely to return and the pain that comes with that.
I wish I could just make you turn around
Expressing the desire to make the other person turn around and come back.
Turn around and see me cry
Wanting the other person to see the pain that their absence has caused them.
There's so much I need to say to you
Describing the need to pour out one's heart and soul to the other person.
So many reasons why
Expressing the myriad of reasons why the person needs to be with the other.
Now Take a look at me now
Inviting the other person again to take a look at their current state of being.
'Cause that's just an empty space
Reminding the other person that they left an empty space behind.
But to wait for you is all I can do
Admitting that all they can do is wait for the other person to return, even though it seems unlikely.
And that's what I've got to face
Accepting the reality of waiting and hoping that the other person will return.
Take a good look at me now
Inviting the other person one final time to take a good look at the person's situation and how they are struggling.
'Cause I'll still be standing here
Reassuring the other person that they will still be waiting for them, even if it takes a long time.
And you coming back to me is against all odds
Reminding the other person of the unlikeliness of them coming back, but emphasizing the strong desire for them to return.
It's the chance I've got to take
Acknowledging that the person is willing to take the chance and wait for the other person, even if it is against all odds.
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@gloriaamaro2606
I can appreciate both versions. I actually like this one because my daughter introduced me to it, not knowing that it was a remake of Phill Collins and we ended up bonding over this song. That was around 5 years ago. She's since left the nest. I miss her living with me.
@weslo5488
I'll live with you
@trippiebutters
havent heard this song in over 6 years i forgot it existed. used to listen to it like i had something to be sad about, now its actually relatable. it takes my breath away to hear it all again.
@fruittoperfection
Something to be sad about
@TheAngryGrandpaShow
I much prefer this version
@wizzard4063
This song hits for anyone who has been ghosted by someone who you have invested in emotionally. There is no closure. Just that empty space that lives forever where they used to live.
@ochocko
sadly.. even though ive heard this song a thousand times over the years.. my eyes still tear up every time i hear it.
@Flatlanderhikes_
I’m still tearing up
@MissMichSan
I remember watching this when i was a teenager. ❤ im 39 now he left without saying a word. This song is helping with the void.
@underflowrecords7362
this entire soundtrack is amazing. one of the best. the whole last minute of this track is so good