Against All Odds
Viktoria Tolstoy & Jacob Karlzon Lyrics

How can I just let you walk away?
Expressing the singer's confusion and sadness as to how the other person can leave without a second thought.

Just let you leave without a trace?
Asking if the other person can really leave without leaving any evidence of their presence, as they were such an intrinsic part of the singer's life.

When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
Reiterating how immense and intimate the relationship between the two was, and how present the other person was in every moment of the singer's life.

You're the only one who really knew me at all
Acknowledging the depth of their bond and understanding that the other person had of the artist's innermost self.

How can you just walk away from me
Expressing disbelief and heartache at the thought of the other person leaving without any consideration for the artist's feelings.

When all I can do is watch you leave
Acknowledging that the singer is powerless in the situation and can do nothing else but watch the other person go.

'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Reminding the other person of the depth and range of their connection, including both the joyous and painful moments of their time together.

And even shared the tears
Emphasizing the emotional intensity of the relationship, and how deeply the two were intertwined.

You're the only one who really knew me at all
Reiterating the depth of understanding and empathy that the other person had for the artist.

So take a look at me now, 'cause has just an empty space
Describing the artist's sense of loss and emptiness in the aftermath of the other person's departure.

And there's nothing left here to remind me
Highlighting the absence of any physical or tangible reminders of the other person, which only adds to the feeling of emptiness.

Just the memory of your face
Acknowledging that memories and images of the other person are all that remain.

Just take a look at me now, who has just an empty space
Reiterating the sense of loss and hollowness that the singer feels without the other person.

And you coming back to me is against the odds
Acknowledging that the chances of the other person returning are slim, and that it would be a miraculous occurrence if it were to happen.

And that's why I've gotta face
Accepting the difficult reality of the situation, and understanding that the odds are stacked against the singer.

I wish I could just make you turn around
Expressing the artist's desire to be able to make the other person see their pain and the depth of their feelings.

Turn around to see me cry
Describing the artist's wish for the other person to witness their raw emotions and understand the impact of their departure.

There's so much I need to say to you
Acknowledging that there are many thoughts and feelings that the singer has been unable to express, and that they are struggling with a sense of unfinished business.

So many reasons why
Highlighting the complexity of the singer's emotions, and the multiple factors that contributed to their bond with the other person.

But to wait for you, is all I can do
Acknowledging that the artist's only option is to wait for the other person's hypothetical return, even if it seems unlikely.

And that's what I've gotta face
Accepting the reality of the situation, and recognizing that waiting might be painful and fruitless, but it is the artist's only option.

Take a good look at me now, 'cause I'll still be standing here
Reiterating the artist's resilience and tenacity, in the face of difficult emotions and trying circumstances.

And you coming back to me is against all odds
Reminding the other person of the low likelihood of their return, and acknowledging how unlikely it is that they will be reunited.

Is the chance I've got to face
Acknowledging that there is still a chance, however small, of the other person's return, and that the artist must face this possibility head-on.