[Williams]

See the movie “Alfie” for a great Michael Caine performance and a Hollywood that was able to say straight up that men participate in abortion and that it is murder.

That’s exactly what it was “all about” in the song and in the unequivocal message of the movie. Michael Caine realized he had murdered his own aborted son and the realization changed his life.

[livius]

I didn’t know that - I’ll have to rent “Alfie.” Thanks.

[B-Chan]

What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about
when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Or are we meant to be kind?

And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
Then I guess its wise to be cruel.

And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
What will you lend on an old golden rule?

As sure as I believe
there's a heaven above, Alfie,
I know there's something much more,
Something even non-believers can believe in.

I believe in love, Alfie.
Without true love we just exist,
Alfie.

Until you find the love you've missed
You're nothing, Alfie.

When you walk
let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day,
Alfie, Alfie.

-- "Alfie" (Hal David / Burt Bacharach), 1966