Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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We may never meet again
Before we go
Make this moment live again
We won't say goodbye
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it
For all we know
This might only be a dream
We come and we go
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Oh, but tomorrow
But tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
The song "For All We Know" by The Dave Brubeck Quartet is a beautiful composition about the uncertain nature of life and relationships. The lyrics suggest an awareness of the transient nature of life and relationships, and emphasizes the importance of cherishing the moment and living it to the fullest. The singer contemplates the possibility of not meeting again, and urges the listener to love and appreciate them tonight because tomorrow is uncertain.
The phrase "For all we know" is repeated in the song to emphasize the uncertainty of life and to remind the listener of the importance of making the most of the present moment. The song suggests that time is fleeting, and we must live in the present and make the most of the opportunities we have. The reference to ripples in the stream and the suggestion that life is like a dream add to the sense of impermanence and fragility.
Overall, "For All We Know" is a poignant reminder that life is brief and the future is uncertain. The song urges listeners to seize the moment and cherish their relationships while they can.
Line by Line Meaning
For all we know
We are unaware of the future and what it holds.
We may never meet again
It's entirely possible that this encounter may be our last.
Before we go
Prior to departing and parting ways.
Make this moment live again
Revive and relive this instant in time.
We won't say goodbye
We will refrain from bidding farewell.
Until the last minute
Up until the final moment of our meeting.
I'll hold out my hand
I will extend my hand as a gesture of friendship or farewell.
And my heart will be in it
I will express my sincerity with genuine feeling.
This might only be a dream
It's possible that this experience is not real and could be a figment of our imagination.
We come and we go
We appear and disappear rapidly, not really leaving an impression in time.
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Similar to the fleeting movements of a waterway's currents that vanish as quickly as they appear
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Love me only for this evening, as it is possible that we may not have another.
Tomorrow was made for some
The future awaits some, but it's unknown whether or not it's real.
Oh, but tomorrow
The future that seems so close yet far away.
But tomorrow may never, never come
There's no guarantee that the future will actually occur, it's all uncertain.
For all we know
As far as we know or can assume, there is no certainty in our future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: J. COOTS, SAM M. LEWIS
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Henry
Paul Desmond is a melodic master
Doug Millar
This is one of a very few albums that will be considered a classic. If people are still on earth a hundred years from now (it is possible) this album will still be listened to.
J
The best ever
John DeFrancisco
Heavenly.............God couldn't wait any longer for him.
Leslie Nelson
A wonderful concert. I bought this album as a young man nearly fifty years ago and played it so much that I can still remember Paul's solos note for note. One of the great Brubeck concerts although I still have some reservations about Dave's piano playing.
Greg Ellis
I was born in 1949 but didn't get to hear this music until 2001. i also have played it so many times i remember every note. And this is the guy who was raised on rock and roll (almost wasted years ha ha). Keep enjoying it Leslie
BOB ELSTON
What a blessing to be able to hear works of genius decades after they were created.
Jim Griffin
This LP is why I still play Alto 50 plus years on… the reed angel, Desmond.
maxxicoyt
no soy de usar esta palabra, pero cuando oigo esto pienso.... BELLÍSIMO.
Caricature Party
I always come back to this. So melodic and free. I fell in love with this song at the piano part.