All the Way
The Swing Cats Big Band Lyrics
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It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue see is
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years, come what may
Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
All the way
The Swing Cats Big Band's song, "All the Way," is a love song that speaks to the power of a deep and committed love. The opening line, "When somebody loves you, it's no good unless he loves you, all the way," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is saying that a love that is not complete and wholehearted is not worth having.
The song goes on to describe the depth of true love, using metaphors like "taller than the tallest tree" and "deeper than the deep blue sea." The singer is telling their beloved that they are happy to be there for them in good times and bad, and that their love will endure through all of life's ups and downs.
The chorus repeats the refrain "all the way," emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the love being described. The song ends with a declaration of the singer's commitment to their beloved, promising that they will love them fully and completely no matter where life takes them.
Overall, "All the Way" is a powerful and heartfelt love song that celebrates the strength and depth of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
If someone really loves you, they have to love you completely without holding back
Happy to be near you
Being close to you makes me happy
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
I'll be there to support you fully when you need a pick-me-up
Taller than the tallest tree is
My love for you is immense, beyond any height imaginable
That's how it's got to feel
This is the only way I can express the depth of my feelings for you
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
My love is incredibly deep, like the vastness of the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if it's real
My love for you is authentic and goes beyond surface-level feelings
When somebody needs you
When someone truly needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
If someone really needs you, they have to need you completely without holding back
Through the good or lean years
Whether times are good or bad
And for all the in between years, come what may
And through any other periods of time that we may face together in the future, no matter what happens
Who knows where the road will lead us
We don't know where our journey may take us
Only a fool would say
It would be foolish to predict what the future holds for us
But if you'll let me love you
If you allow me to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I promise to love you completely and without reservation
All the way
Wholeheartedly, with all my love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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Brenda Joan Mosselman
I was born in these 50s. Growing up with this kind of Big Bands music.
My mum is 96yrs now. So blessed, to have her still around us 🥰😍
Love to listen to this style of music. Feel like that kid I once were..🤪
My dad (r.i.p), sometimes took our mum by the hand.. and lead her from the kitchen into the livingroom and danced with her too this music. I love to watch them dancing.
And the were so good 🎉😍
Mum love to sing the oldies.., while cooking diner for us. Our childhood felt so safe and loving.
Never forget.. how save, cared for, happy and loving our life was, while growing up.
And now, I myself, are hopping to my 73 years birthday.. Still having those sweet memories of an era gone by..
Thank you for the music.. and the precious memories, that comes with this music.
Thank you so much..
🙏🥰🌺🌞
Jocelyn Paz
never understand why orchestra and trumpets went out of style, its such an amazing sound!
Johannes Zimmermann
You have to be smart enough to understand trumpets. Look at the folks in 2021.
MagEdix
I wouldn’t say it’s out of style you just need the taste for it ;)
Practical
@Johannes Zimmermann 🤣🤣
irabbit
I'm pretty sure the real reason is that the music trends that replaced this required far less people to perform and were also far easier to record. It's not like there's not still jazz and big bands out there, it's just that popular music is inevitably going to lean towards what can be produced most quickly and easily eventually.
G B
@Johannes Zimmermann lmao "smart" to understand trumpets. Doesn't take a genius to play a trumpet, just patience and practice.
Matt Uitts
My grandpa played this music every single day I did my homework because it helped me focus. He passed away in 2012 and every time I listen to anything in this Era It puts a huge smile on my face and a tear in my eyes. He instilled a very high respect for all music in me and I try to pass that on to my children. I hope that this music never disappears.
kfl611
Hopefully one day your grandchildren and maybe their grandchildren will be saying the same thing about your, and how they remember you listen to this music and the fond memories it gave them.
Mark Merrill
Amen
Karen Gandler
My 96-year-old demented mom is hospitalized wth COVD pneumonia, and your music is keeping her calm. Thank you ever so much!