All The Way
Tony Paglia 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 song "All the Way" by Tony Paglia conveys the idea that the love of one person for another cannot be half-hearted. When somebody loves you, it has to be "all the way." This means that they have to be happy to be near you and to cheer you up when you need them. They have to need you all the way through the good and the bad times, and there should be no in-between years that they do not want to be a part of.
Moreover, the lyrics suggest that this kind of love should be something that one feels deeply. When somebody loves you deeply, it has to be "taller than the tallest tree" and "deeper than the deep blue sea." The song acknowledges that the future is uncertain, and nobody knows where the road will lead them. However, the vocalist is willing to take that journey with this person because he loves them all the way.
Overall, "All the Way" is a beautiful love song that encourages people to love each other deeply and without reservation, through all the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
If someone loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Their love must be complete and unwavering to be worthwhile
Happy to be near you
Joyful to be in your vicinity
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Fully committed to providing comfort and support in times of need
Taller than the tallest tree is
Greater in magnitude than anything else
That's how it's got to feel
This is the desired emotion in question
Deeper than the deep blue see is
Of an even greater depth than the ocean
That's how deep it goes, if its real
If the love is genuine, it will be incredibly profound
When somebody needs you
If someone requires your assistance
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Their need for you must be complete and unwavering to be worthwhile
Through the good or lean years
In times of prosperity or hardship
And for all the in between years, come what may
And every year that falls in between, no matter what happens
Who know where the road will lead us
No one can predict where our journey will take us
Only a fool would say
It would be unwise to try and predict the future
But if you'll let me love you
However, if you allow me to love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
I will love you in the most complete and unwavering way possible
All the way
With absolute sincerity and devotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE (USA 2) SIMMONS
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