Truly
07. Lionel Richie Lyrics


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Girl, tell me only this
That I'll have your heart for always
And you want me by your side
Whispering the words "I'll always love you"

And forever
I will be your lover
And I know if you really care
I will always be there

I need to tell you this
There's no other love like your love
And I, as long as I live
I'll give you all the joy
My heart and soul can give

Let me hold you
I need to have you near me
And I feel with you in my arms
This love will last forever

Because I'm truly
Truly in love with you, girl
I'm truly head over heels with your love
I need you, and with your love I'm free
And truly, you know you're all right





With me

Overall Meaning

"Truly" is a timeless ballad about a man who has found his soulmate and is deeply in love with her. The song begins with Lionel Richie asking the girl to assure him that she loves him deeply and wants him to be by her side always. He promises to always be there for her and be her lover forever. The lyrics go on to express his gratitude for the unique love that she provides, and how he wants to shower her with all the joy that he can possibly provide. The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, where he declares his undying love for her and that she means everything to him. In the end, the song concludes with the message that his love has set him free and that he knows truly, she is all right with him.


The song was released in 1982, and it turned out to be one of the biggest hits of Lionel Richie's career. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks and also reached the top of the Adult Contemporary chart. It has since become a staple at weddings and romantic occasions.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, tell me only this
The singer is asking the girl to express only one thing


That I'll have your heart for always
The singer wants the girl to assure him that he will always have her love


And you want me by your side
The girl desires the singer to be next to her


Whispering the words 'I'll always love you'
The girl wants the artist to speak softly the words 'I'll always love you'


And forever
The artist intends to love the girl for an extended period of time


I will be your lover
The singer will be the girl's romantic partner


And I know if you really care
The singer is aware that the girl is concerned


I will always be there
The artist will always be available for the girl


I need to tell you this
The artist needs to communicate something important to the girl


There's no other love like your love
The artist believes no one else can love him like the girl does


And I, as long as I live
The singer promises to love the girl for the rest of his life


I'll give you all the joy
The artist wishes to give the girl all the happiness


My heart and soul can give
The singer is willing to give the girl all his love


Let me hold you
The singer desires to embrace the girl


I need to have you near me
The singer cannot live without the girl's immediate presence


And I feel with you in my arms
The artist senses comfort while holding the girl


This love will last forever
The artist is convinced that his love for the girl is everlasting


Because I'm truly
The singer emphasizes his genuine and sincere feelings for the girl


Truly in love with you, girl
The singer confesses that he is genuinely in love with the girl


I'm truly head over heels with your love
The artist is deeply invested in the girl's affection


I need you, and with your love I'm free
The artist is dependent on the girl's presence and love for his own happiness and liberation


And truly, you know you're all right
The artist believes that the girl is perfect and satisfied with her presence




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lionel Richie

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Comments from YouTube:

@jayanddeansmum

This man is pure talent, nobody sings love songs quite the same. So special, Lionel you're a treasure ❤

@mirellasantos5099

🤔 ainda terei um namorado que vaee me amar muito ,e vaee cantar canções de Lionel no meu ouvido ❤👋🙌🇧🇷

@tonyfaucette2716

My wife and I have been married for 38 years and “Truly” is our song and was sung at our wedding! Still as beautiful today as it was 38 years ago!!

@cyprianuche5159

That's brilliant ❤️💙👏👏👍

@StarWolf_88

Someone in my adopted family used it in 1986 while using a montage..I was born in in 1988 and I found the tape..now no longer in my possession but I get it...it was a special time..I kinda wanna use it when I purpose..if I can afford a ring.

@cynthiakleeschulte3336

Our wedding song and we've been married 36 years and we still are "Stuck On You".

@elle9604

Wooooow. God bless! Truuuuuuly.

@sav236

Our wedding song as well. Married 15 years today...

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@GizmoFromPizmo

The orchestration in this song is "truly" amazing. There are song writers and there are composers. Lionel Richie is the absolute top of both arts.

@nickatnite16

The build up from the orchestra is amazing, great composition

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