"All the Way From America" is a song by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. The song tells the story of a long-distance relationship and the frustration and disappointment that comes with it. In the song, the protagonist receives phone calls from her lover who is in America. He promises to hold on to love and assures her that he will soon be returning home. However, as time passes, the weeks turn into months, and the tears keep flowing, she realizes that the promised love is not enough. The lyrics suggest that she has been waiting for him, longing for his return, but he never shows up. She questions why he made the first call if he wasn't going to follow through. The protagonist's heart can't bear the pain anymore, and she grows tired of waiting. Towards the end of the song, she decides that she doesn't believe she can stay in this situation any longer. She no longer wants to wait for him. If he wants to find her, he will need to bring more love than he originally declared. The song beautifully captures the feelings of longing, disappointment, and the realization that sometimes promises are broken. It conveys the emotional struggle of being in a long-distance relationship and the uncertainty that comes with it.
