Tony Mottola (April 18, 1918, Kearny, New Jersey - August 9, 2004, Denville… Read Full Bio ↴Tony Mottola (April 18, 1918, Kearny, New Jersey - August 9, 2004, Denville, New Jersey) was an American guitarist who released dozens of solo albums and worked extensively with Frank Sinatra and Perry Como. He as well has orchestrated albums for Burl Ives. He also played with Doc Severinsen's Orchestra on The Tonight Show and composed music for the films Running on Empty and Violated as well as the 1950s television series Danger, which starred Yul Brynner.

All the Way
Tony Mottola Lyrics

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When somebody loves you
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

That's how deep it goes, if its real

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Mottola's song All the Way eloquently captures the essence of true love. The opening line "When somebody loves you, it's no good unless he loves you all the way" stresses the importance of a total and complete love. A love that's not only happy to be around but also present to cheer and support when needed most. It's a love so strong that it feels taller than the tallest tree and deeper than the deep blue sea, making one feel engulfed and secure.

The second stanza serves as a reminder that when somebody needs you, it's equally imperative that he or she needs you all the way. Not just for the good or the lean years but for every other time. The line "come what may" shows that love stands the test of time, whatever comes their way. The conclusion expresses the uncertainty of where the future road may lead the partners in love. Still, the singer emphasizes that he will love his partner all the way, and she has nothing to worry about. It's a beautifully expressed love song that resonates with anyone who has experienced an unwavering love.

Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
Being loved by someone

It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
But it's worthless if the person doesn't love you completely

Happy to be near you
Being glad to be with you

When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
However, ensuring to bring happiness in your life when you are stressing

Taller than the tallest tree is
Feeling infinite and unbreakable

That's how it's got to feel
This is what true love should be like

Deeper than the deep blue see is
Love should feel as intense as the deepest ocean

That's how deep it goes, if its real
This is the level of love if it is genuine

When somebody needs you
Being essential to someone

It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
But it's not worth it if they don't intensely need you

Through the good or lean years
Through thick and thin, good or bad

And for all the in-between years, come what may
And every other moment, whatever may happen

Who knows where the road will lead us
Nobody knows the future of this relationship

Only a fool would say
It's foolish to predict

But if you'll let me love you
But if you let me, I can love you completely

It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I will love you completely, for sure

All the way
Completely, without compromise, all-in

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER

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