Living For You
Al Jarreau / Al Green Lyrics
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But I'll keep on livin' for you, baby,
There's nothing else to do, babe,
But spend my life holding you and lovin' you
Oh,
If I ask you more than one million times to forgive me,
You think of a reason why,
Walk out and say goodbye away from me
Oh,
I'm tired of the bright ideas about leavin' me,
When you know you're not goin' nowhere,
But here with me,
Here with me,
Let me tell you a thing,
Stop and think of just how good I've been to you baby, please
I'm causin' no trouble for you baby,
This story just can't be true, baby,
(Just can't be true)
How can I convince you, baby,
But just tell you the truth
I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, waitin' for you,
(Lemme tell you what I'm doin')
I'm layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you,
(Livin' my life, I tell you that)
I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, givin' for you,
Layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you,
(Everything I do I still)
Do with you (something to) do with you
Do with you
That's why I keep on saying, livin' for you
The song "Living For You" by Al Jarreau is a declaration of love from a person who is committed to his partner. The lyrics are repetitive but have an intense meaning that highlights the power of love. The singer begins by stating that there is no reason for living except for his special someone. He professes that he will keep living for her and that there is nothing else to do but spend his life holding her and loving her. He then begs for her forgiveness and tells her that he has been nothing but good to her. Despite that, she talks about leaving him, but he says that she isn't going anywhere and asks her to stop and think of what he has done for her.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "living for you," emphasizing the central theme of the song. The verses express the lengths that the singer is willing to go through just to be with his love. He is waiting for her, praying for her, and working for her. Everything he does is for her, and he says he will continue living for her. The repetition of these phrases is what makes the song so powerful, emphasizing the sacrifices and dedication that come with love.
In conclusion, "Living For You" is a song that expresses deep and unwavering love. The singer is willing to do anything to prove his love, and the song highlights the message of the power of love, dedication, and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess there's no good reason, for livin'
There is no compelling reason to live
But I'll keep on livin' for you, baby
I will keep living for the person I love
There's nothing else to do, babe
Without the person I love, life has no purpose
But spend my life holding you and lovin' you
My life's purpose is to be with and love the person I care about
If I ask you more than one million times to forgive me
I beg for forgiveness repeatedly
You think of a reason why
I ask for forgiveness without understanding why I caused harm
That you should make me cry (don't make me cry)
Please do not hurt me emotionally by leaving me
Walk out and say goodbye away from me
Please do not leave me
I'm tired of the bright ideas about leavin' me
I am tired of hearing about leaving me from other people
When you know you're not goin' nowhere
You know that you will stay with me
But here with me
You will stay with me
Let me tell you a thing
Listen to what I have to say
Stop and think of just how good I've been to you baby, please
Recall the good things I have done for you before you make a decision
I'm causin' no trouble for you baby
I am not causing any trouble for you
This story just can't be true, baby
There is no factual basis to the story against me
(Just can't be true)
I know the story is not true
How can I convince you, baby
What can I do to persuade you?
But just tell you the truth
I will only speak the truth
I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, waitin' for you
I live, give, and wait for the person I love
(Lemme tell you what I'm doin')
Let me say what I am doing
I'm layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you
I lay, pray, and work for the person I love
(Livin' my life, I tell you that)
This is how I live my life
I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, givin' for you
I live and give for the person I love
Layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you
I lay, pray, and work for the person I love
(Everything I do I still)
Everything I do is for
Do with you (something to) do with you
To do something with you
Do with you
To spend time with you
That's why I keep on saying, livin' for you
This is why I keep saying that I live for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL
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