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Make It With You
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Hey, have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side?
I may be climbing on rainbows
But, baby, here goes

Dreams, they're for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if you're wondering what this song is leading to

I wanna make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl

No, you don't know me well
And every little thing, only time will tell
If you believe the things that I do
And we'll see it through

Life can be short or long
Love can be right or wrong
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through

I'd like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl

Baby, you know that dreams they're for those who sleep
Life, it's for us to keep
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through

I'd like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl

Overall Meaning

"Make It With You" by Bread is a sweet love song about two people willing to take a chance on each other. The opening lyrics, "Hey, have you ever tried really reaching out for the other side? I may be climbing on rainbows, but, baby, here goes," suggest that the singer is willing to take a leap of faith in pursuing a relationship with someone they don't know well. The idea of "climbing on rainbows" could represent the idea of chasing dreams and taking risks in order to achieve happiness.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to make a relationship work: "I wanna make it with you, I really think that we could make it, girl." The lyrics describe love as something that can be right or wrong, and that life can be short or long, but that they are willing to take a chance on making it work. The repeated references to dreams and life being something to cherish, reinforce the idea that the singer is willing to take a leap of faith and chase their dream of a successful relationship.


The lyrics also acknowledge that the singer and the person they are addressing don't know each other well ("No, you don't know me well, and every little thing only time will tell"). However, the singer emphasizes that if they both believe in each other and are willing to see it through, they can make it work. In essence, the song is about two people who are willing to take a chance on each other and see where their relationship can go.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, have you ever tried
Have you ever attempted to go beyond your comfort zone?


Really reaching out for the other side?
Have you ever dared to explore unfamiliar territories?


I may be climbing on rainbows
I may be chasing the impossible or the unrealistic.


But, baby, here goes
But, regardless of the obstacles or challenges, I'm going to try.


Dreams, they're for those who sleep
Dreams are only for those who don't act upon their desires.


Life is for us to keep
Life is that precious gift which we should treasure and hold onto dearly.


And if you're wondering what this song is leading to
And if you're curious about the purpose of this song.


I wanna make it with you
I desire to establish a romantic relationship with you.


I really think that we could make it, girl
I truly believe that we can build a successful relationship together.


No, you don't know me well
You haven't had the chance to know me well yet.


And every little thing, only time will tell
The future outcomes of our relationship depends on time and experience.


If you believe the things that I do
If you share my outlooks, beliefs, and values.


And we'll see it through
And we'll push through no matter what obstacles arise.


Life can be short or long
Life can either be brief or never-ending.


Love can be right or wrong
Love can be experienced as an ideal or a mistake.


And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through
If I was to select someone to navigate life's choices.


I'd like to make it with you
I'd like to build a life with you.


I really think that we could make it, girl
I genuinely believe that we can succeed as a couple.


Baby, you know that dreams they're for those who sleep
My dear, you're aware that only dreamers without action remain stuck in their fleeting dreams.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates

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Hunter Sullivan


on Lost Without Your Love

Lost and all alone
I always thought that I could make it on my own
But since you left I hardly make it through the day
My tears get in the way, and I need you back to stay

I wonder through the night
And search the world for the words to make it right
All I want is the way it used to be
With you here close to me
And I've got to make you see,

That I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
I'm as helpless as a ship without a wheel,
A touch without a feel
I can't believe its real

And someday soon I'll wake and find my heart won't have to break

Yes, I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
All I want is just the way it used to be
I need you here with me
Oh darling can't you see,

If we had love before we can have it back once more

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