Against All Odds
Westlife · Coast To Coast
How can I just let you walk away
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking
Every breath with you
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And thereÂ’s nothing left here to
Remind me
Just a memory of your face
So take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against
the odds
And thatÂ’s what I've got to face
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
ThereÂ’s so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And there nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
But to wait for you is
All I can do
And thatÂ’s what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
ThatÂ’s the chance I've got to take
Take a look at me now.
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking
Every breath with you
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And thereÂ’s nothing left here to
Remind me
Just a memory of your face
So take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against
the odds
And thatÂ’s what I've got to face
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
ThereÂ’s so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
And there nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
'Cause thereÂ’s just an empty space
But to wait for you is
All I can do
And thatÂ’s what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
ThatÂ’s the chance I've got to take
Take a look at me now.
Against All Odds
Westlife's "Against All Odds" stands as a defining anthem of the late 1990s and early 2000s boy band era, blending pop sensibilities with orchestral arrangements. Released on the album *Coast To Coast*, the track exemplifies the group's signature sound, characterized by soaring harmonies and emotive vocals that resonated globally. The song's themes of resilience and hope became deeply embedded in the cultural consciousness of its time, serving as a staple for live performances and radio play. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to craft melodies that transcend fleeting trends, cementing their status as one of the most influential acts of their generation.