The first thing in the morning, the last thing at night,
I just want to hold you, babe, and make you feel alright.
When the sun is shining, or the sky is filled with rain,
Wherever we may be, I'm gonna make love with you again.

Now I don't need a crystal ball to tell me it's true,
'Cause I've crossed too many rivers on my way to finding you.
Your smile, like a summer sun, can brighten my day
And when I'm feeling down, you chase the dark clouds away.

There ain't no doubt about it, baby,
I'm gonna shout about it.

Take a look at yourself,
Can't you see why I want you and nobody else.
'Cos the first thing in the morning,
The last thing at night.
I just want to hold you, babe,
An' make you feel alright.

Sometimes I feel it in my bones, when the cold northwinds blow
But, when you put your arms around me, I can feel it no more.
I've been guilty of a thousand crimes in matters of the heart
But, just the thought of losing you, tears me apart.

There ain't no doubt about it, baby,
I'm gonna shout about it.

Take a look at yourself,
Can't you see why I want you and nobody else.
'Cause the first thing in the morning,
The last thing at night.
I just want to hold you, babe,
An' make you feel alright.

There ain't no doubt about it, babe,
I'm gonna shout about it.

Take a look at yourself,
Can't you see why I want you and nobody else.
'Cause the first thing in the morning,
The last thing at night.
I just want to hold you, babe,
An' make you feel alright

Overall Meaning

In "Take A Look At Yourself," David Coverdale and Jimmy Page sing about their intense love and devotion for someone special. The lyrics depict a deep connection and passion for this person, as they sing about holding them and making them feel alright. They speak of how this person's smile brightens their day and how just the thought of losing them tears them apart. They proclaim their love and desire for this person, making it clear that they want only them and no one else. The lyrics also touch upon themes of destiny and fate, suggesting that the singers were meant to find this person.

This song showcases both Coverdale and Page's musical talents and their ability to create a powerful and emotional ballad. The vocals and guitar work complement one another, with the guitar solos adding to the intensity of the lyrics. The song has a nostalgic feel to it, reminiscent of classic rock ballads from the 80s.

Line by Line Meaning

The first thing in the morning, the last thing at night, I just want to hold you, babe, and make you feel alright.
No matter what time of day, all I want is to be close to you and make you happy.

When the sun is shining, or the sky is filled with rain, Wherever we may be, I'm gonna make love with you again.
No matter the weather or location, I want to show my love for you over and over again.

Now I don't need a crystal ball to tell me it's true, 'Cause I've crossed too many rivers on my way to finding you.
I don't need any supernatural powers to know that you're the one for me - I've been through a lot to find you.

Your smile, like a summer sun, can brighten my day And when I'm feeling down, you chase the dark clouds away.
Your smile has the power to cheer me up and make everything better, even on the toughest days.

There ain't no doubt about it, baby, I'm gonna shout about it.
I am so sure of my love for you that I want to tell the whole world about it.

Take a look at yourself, Can't you see why I want you and nobody else. 'Cos the first thing in the morning, The last thing at night. I just want to hold you, babe, An' make you feel alright.
You are unique and special, and that's why I want you above everyone else. Holding you close is all I need to make everything right.

Sometimes I feel it in my bones, when the cold northwinds blow But, when you put your arms around me, I can feel it no more.
Sometimes life can be tough, but when I'm with you, everything else fades away and I just feel happy and loved.

I've been guilty of a thousand crimes in matters of the heart But, just the thought of losing you, tears me apart.
I may have made mistakes in the past, but losing you would be the worst heartbreak of all for me.

There ain't no doubt about it, baby, I'm gonna shout about it.
I am so sure of my love for you that I want to tell the whole world about it.

Take a look at yourself, Can't you see why I want you and nobody else. 'Cause the first thing in the morning, The last thing at night. I just want to hold you, babe, An' make you feel alright.
You are unique and special, and that's why I want you above everyone else. Holding you close is all I need to make everything right.

There ain't no doubt about it, babe, I'm gonna shout about it.
I am so sure of my love for you that I want to tell the whole world about it.

Take a look at yourself, Can't you see why I want you and nobody else. 'Cause the first thing in the morning, The last thing at night. I just want to hold you, babe, An' make you feel alright
You are unique and special, and that's why I want you above everyone else. Holding you close is all I need to make everything right.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE

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Comments from YouTube:

@berliantrianalestari9996

4y↑16

I love this song,since i was in high school,now i'm 39 😂

@sotiristsamandanis6424

2y↑8

Beautiful song....There's an unreleased version with wonderful female backups.That version is sublime! It should have been the version that made it to the album

@jeffmatthews1441

9y↑15

awesome song. I was thinking about this song today. thanks for posting.

@lucasdeoliveira1821

2y↑3

I'm curretly watching the Coverdale / Page interview and it's really incredible the work they did together, I can't help by picturing Plant when Coverdale hits the highs but aside of it, blissful experience.