[Intro]
Mm (You don't)
Mm-mm
[Verse]
Lookin' at your face every day
Seven wonders deep, ooh, and you're the eighth
I can feel your eyes taking over me (Taking over me)
Crashing like the waves down in Venice Beach (Down in Venice Beach, Beach)
We hold hands like we used to do (Like we used to)
Maybe we could dance in the living room? (Do you want to? Uh)
Let me spin you 'round, baby, let me lead (Let me lead)
Up against the wall like a masterpiece (Like a masterpiece)
[Chorus]
And I can make you laugh like I'm supposed to (Like I'm 'posed to)
And girl, I'll hold you close like I'm supposed to (Like I'm 'posed to, baby)
Oh, I'll make you move like you supposed to (Supposed to)
We can take it all the way (We can take it all the way)
Show you that you matter like I'm 'posed to ('Posed to)
All of these emotions that we go through
Ooh, I'll never let you go (Ooh), no (Yeah)
Ooh, I'll never let you go (All the way)
[Post-Chorus]
We could take it all the way, all the way
All the way (We could take it, oh), all the way
We could take it all
[Verse]
And always (Ways), I'll keep you safe
If I could, I would erase (I would erase)
Every word that can make you cry
Mm, I'll hold you close
[Chorus]
And I can make you laugh like I'm supposed to (Like I'm 'posed to)
And girl, I'll hold you close like I'm supposed to (Like I'm 'posed to, baby)
Oh, I'll make you move like you supposed to (Supposed to)
We can take it all the way (And we could, we could take it, oh)
Show you that you matter like I'm 'posed to ('Posed to)
All of these emotions that we go through (That we go through)
Ooh, I'll never let you go (Ooh), no (Yeah)
Ooh, I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
[Post-Chorus]
We could take it all the way (Take it all the way, we could take it all the way)
All the way (Take it all the way, we could take it all the way)
All the way (Take it all the way, we could take it all the way)
All the way (Take it all the way, we could take it all the way)
We could take it all the way (Take it all the way, take, take it all the way)
(All the) All the way (Take it all the way, all the)
All the way (But we could take it all the way)
(All the) All the way (All the way)
We could take it all the way
[Outro]
Don't wanna let, don't wanna let you go
Don't wanna let, don't wanna let you go
Don't wanna let, don't wanna let you go
Don't wanna let, don't wanna let you go
First Verse: Meaning
The song starts with a profound sense of awe and admiration. Bieber elevates his partner beyond the ordinary, calling her the "eighth" wonder of the world. This sets a tone of deep appreciation. He then moves from this grand comparison to intimate, personal moments: recreating simple acts of affection ("hold hands like we used to") and turning the living room into a private ballroom. Comparing her to a "masterpiece" against the wall blends romance with a deep artistic and physical appreciation.
Chorus: Meaning
The chorus is a powerful declaration of intent and responsibility in a relationship. The repeated phrase "like I'm supposed to" isn't about obligation, but about a deep, instinctual understanding of what it means to be a good partner: providing joy ("make you laugh"), comfort ("hold you close"), and validation ("show you that you matter"). It’s a promise to fulfill his role with love and care. The line "We can take it all the way" is the ultimate expression of commitment, promising a future without limits.
Second Verse: Meaning
This verse shifts to a protective and nurturing role. Bieber pledges to "keep you safe" and wishes he could "erase every word that can make you cry." It's a tender expression of his desire to shield her from pain and be her source of comfort. This section highlights a mature aspect of love that goes beyond simple romance and into a deep-seated need to care for his partner's emotional well-being.
Post-Chorus & Outro: Meaning
The post-chorus and outro serve as a powerful, reinforcing mantra. The hypnotic repetition of "all the way" and "don't wanna let you go" transforms the promise from the chorus into an unbreakable vow. It’s the sonic equivalent of holding on tight and never letting go, drilling the message of unwavering commitment and devotion deep into the listener's mind. It's a final, resolute statement that his dedication is absolute.