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For You
John Denver Lyrics


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Just to look in your eyes again
Just to lay in your arms
Just to be the first one always there for you
Just to live in your laughter
Just to sing in your heart
Just to be everyone of your dreams come true

Just to sit by your window
Just to touch in the night
Just to offer a prayer each day for you
Just to long for your kisses
Just to dream of your sighs
Just to know that I'd give my life for you

For you, for the rest of my life
For you, all the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just to wake up each morning
Just to you by my side
Just to know that you're never really far away
Just a reason for living
Just to say, "I adore"
Just to know that you're here in my heart to stay

For you for, the rest of my life
For you all, the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just the words of a love song
Just the beat of my heart
Just the pledge of my life, my love, for you

Overall Meaning

The song “For You” by John Denver is a beautiful love ode to someone very special in his life. The first few lines impart the deep longing to be with the person at all times, to be there for them always, to make them happy by being there in their laughter and dreams. Through his words, the singer expresses his desire to touch and be with that person through the night, to pray for them every day, to live and die for them, just to ensure they are happy.


In the second verse, he yearns for the person to be with him every morning, to see them wake up beside him, to know that they are always close by, and to have that reason for living. He pledges his undying love and devotion, making it known that it’s only for that person, and no one else. The lyrics of the last verse are about how the words of the song, the beats of his heart, and the pledge of his life are all for that person who means so much to him.


Overall, the song is about the purest form of love and devotion that one could experience towards another person. John Denver’s deeply moving lyrics touch the soul and connect with anyone who has ever felt similar emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Just to look in your eyes again
I long to see your eyes, knowing that I lose myself in their charm and find all the happiness in this world.


Just to lay in your arms
I yearn to be held by you, making me feel safe and cherished, as if the world is just perfect.


Just to be the first one always there for you
I want to be your go-to person, the one you turn to for advice or comfort, putting your trust in me always.


Just to live in your laughter
Nothing makes me happier than to see you happy, and your beautiful laughter fills my life with joy and meaning.


Just to sing in your heart
Through my voice and my love, I hope to inspire you and kindle your spirit, so you can achieve all that you dream of.


Just to be everyone of your dreams come true
I wish to be everything you ever hope for, to make each of your aspirations a reality, no matter what it takes.


Just to sit by your window
Being near you is all I need, even if it's just sitting beside you as you look out the window, lost in thought.


Just to touch in the night
When the world gets dark, and everything feels uncertain, I want to hold you close, giving you warmth and love.


Just to offer a prayer each day for you
You mean everything to me, and I pray for your well-being and happiness every single day, always, without fail.


Just to long for your kisses
Never am I more alive than when I feel your lips on mine, leaving me longing for more and more of your love.


Just to dream of your sighs
The sound of your contented sighs is proof of your happiness, and I hope to make them heard all the time, every day.


Just to know that I'd give my life for you
My love for you is boundless, and I'd do anything for you, even if it costs me my life, to make sure you're safe and happy.


For you, for the rest of my life
I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life, never letting anyone or anything come between us.


For you, all the best of my life
Everything that makes me who I am, everything that I will be, is yours, and I want nothing more than to share the best of everything with you.


For you alone, only for you
My love is yours, and yours alone, no matter what happens or what changes. You are the one I want and will always love.


Just to wake up each morning
Every morning, I feel grateful for another day, knowing you are beside me, making every moment worth living for.


Just to you by my side
I need you by my side as much as the air I breathe, to guide me and support me, and for me to do the same for you.


Just to know that you're never really far away
Even when you're not physically here, I feel you with me always, in my heart and soul, giving me strength and hope.


Just a reason for living
You are more than a reason for my existence - you are my very purpose, my everything, and without you, life would be empty and meaningless.


Just to say, "I adore"
Though these three words may seem insufficient, they are the truest and most heartfelt expression of my love and devotion for you.


Just to know that you're here in my heart to stay
You have become a permanent resident of my heart, and no matter what happens, you will always live there, in my love and memory.


Just the words of a love song
These words may seem simple, but they capture the depth and intensity of my feelings for you, and I hope they sing to your heart as well.


Just the beat of my heart
My heart beats for you alone, keeping the rhythm of our love, and I hope it echoes in your own heart, now and forevermore.


Just the pledge of my life, my love, for you
With all that I am and can ever be, I pledge to love you always, to be yours, and to give you everything that you need and deserve.




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Written by: John Denver

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For You (John Denver songs)
Lyricist/Composer: John Denver

Just to look in your eyes again
Just to lay in your arms
Just to be the first one always there for you
Just to live in your laughter
Just to sing in your heart
Just to be everyone of your dreams come true

Just to sit by your window
Just to touch in the night
Just to offer a prayer each day for you
Just to long for your kisses
Just to dream of your sighs
Just to know that I'd give my life for you

For you, for the rest of my life
For you, all the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just to wake up each morning
Just to you by my side
Just to know that you're never really far away
Just a reason for living
Just to say, "I adore"
Just to know that you're here in my heart to stay

For you for, the rest of my life
For you all, the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just the words of a love song
Just the beat of my heart
Just the pledge of my life, my love, for you



All comments from YouTube:

@user-yy2lr3mg7q

John Denver tried to tell us how to do it but it seems no one was listening. This song is the answer to every problem there is in relationship. Don't go to mental health, just do this and mean it.

@terencerowland7859

I just want to say , what a privilege is has been for me to have called John Denver a friend of both my wife Jacqueline & myself, what a wonderful person, it just happens that he was , in our opinion , probably the greatest singer/songwriter/ musician, for the last 100 years, perfection at its best, to this day we still miss you & your friendship JD, rest in peace my friend. One day we will meet again, of that I am sure, till then, hasta luego, TJ & JMR Canary Islands.

@jasonlinnehan3174

That would certainly have been a privilege to have known the great man. Such a talented Singer Songwriter. That stunning voice of his is amazing, and from what i can gather a wonderful person also, such a shame he was taken away from this world so young

@williamcole9040

SO LUCKY…….MY HERO.

@aurorastorm9842

You were truly blessed 🙌

@maggieotsuka1266

He was cute i know that much, we never had the privilege of meeting him., I wonder which woman this song was about? because he had many women , that is the reason he and Annie broke up.

@tmooooh807

Although I never met him, as you say, he was so exceptional, so PURE, his voice so pitch PERFECT - I can feel the truth & warmth of your words...& deeply agree.

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@jaynepurchatzke5255

What a talented man John was. When he died in the plane crash, the world lost not lost not only an singer and entertainer, but also a man who was ahead of his time in caring about the environment. John cared about animals, nature and the earth whether it was on land or life forms in the oceans. He was out to help protect it. When John died, it was a major loss to the world. Rest in peace John Denver.

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