Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French jazz pianist Bernard Peiffer at 12. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania where he came under the tutelage of George Crumb. He also gained a greater familiarity with classical music in this period and worked at clubs in Philadelphia.
He played professionally after 1981 and by 1985 had his recording debut with the Rochester-Gerald Veasley band. In the 1980s he moved to New York City where he lives now. He also appeared on a klezmer album with Mickey Katz and played with Don Byron.
His classical training led him toward an homage to Gustav Mahler which won a "Best Mahler album" award. He has also taken on Bach and Wagner.
All The Way
Uri Caine 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
In Uri Caine's song All The Way, the lyrics speak of the depth and commitment of true love. The opening lines state that when somebody loves you, it's only worthwhile if it's done all the way. This speaks to the idea that true love requires full commitment and devotion, not just half-hearted affection. The next two lines speak to the importance of being there for your partner when they need you, and not just when things are easy.
The song continues with metaphors that describe the depth and intensity of true love. It's compared to being taller than the tallest tree and deeper than the deepest sea. These metaphors speak to the weight and importance of love, and how it should feel all-encompassing and all-consuming. When somebody needs you, it's no good unless they need you all the way, through good times and bad.
The final lines of the song suggest that nobody can predict where life will take them, but if someone is willing to let you love them, it's worth giving it your all. The repetition of “all the way” emphasizes the importance of full commitment in love.
Overall, the song All The Way speaks to the idea that true love requires complete commitment and devotion, and that it should be present in both good and bad times. The lyrics use metaphors to convey the depth and intensity of love, and emphasize the importance of giving it your all.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
If someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Their love must be complete and unconditional
Happy to be near you
They take joy in simply being close to you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
They will be there for you through thick and thin
Taller than the tallest tree is
Their love must reach great heights
That's how it's got to feel
This is the level of intensity required
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Their love must be all-encompassing
That's how deep it goes, if its real
This is how profound and genuine their love should be
When somebody needs you
If someone truly needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Their need for you must be complete and unconditional
Through the good or lean years
Through all the ups and downs
And for all the in between years, come what may
Their commitment must endure all the uncertainties of life
Who know where the road will lead us
The future is unknown and unpredictable
Only a fool would say
It's foolish to make assumptions about the future
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 will love you with complete fidelity and devotion
All the way
Without reservations or compromises
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER
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