For All We Know
Embracing Moments: Aretha Franklin's Timeless Reflection in 'For All We Know'
Lyrics
For all we know
Reflecting on uncertainty about the future.
We may never meet again
Acknowledging the possibility of not meeting again.
Before we go
Considering the present moment before departing.
Make this moment live again
Expressing a desire to make the current moment memorable.
We won't say goodbye
Committing to avoiding farewells until the last possible moment.
Until the last minute
Stressing the intention to hold on until the final minutes.
I'll hold out my hand
Offering support by extending a hand.
And my heart will be in it
Emphasizing emotional involvement with a commitment.
For all we know
Reiterating uncertainty about the future.
This might only be a dream
Suggesting that the present situation might only be a temporary experience.
We come and we go
Reflecting on the transient nature of life.
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
Drawing a metaphor with ripples in a stream to convey life's fleeting nature.
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Expressing a plea for love and affection in the current moment.
Tomorrow was made for some
Recognizing the uncertainty of what the future holds.
Oh, but tomorrow
Highlighting the unpredictability of tomorrow.
But tomorrow may never, never come
Cautioning that tomorrow may never arrive.
For all we know
Reiterating the theme of uncertainty about the future.
Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
Emphasizing the possibility that tomorrow may never come.
For all we know
Concluding with the uncertainty and impermanence of life.
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