I Look To You
Amber Riley Lyrics


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And I am telling you, I'm not going
You're the best man I'll ever know
There's no way I could ever go, no, no, there's no way

No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I'm not living without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm staying, I'm staying and you, and you
You're gonna love me, yeah, yeah
You're gonna love me

And I am telling you, I'm not going
Even though the rough times are showing
There's just no way, there's no way

We're part of the same place
We're part of the same time
We both share the same blood
We both have the same mind

And time and time we've had so much to share
No, no, no, no, no, no way, no
I'm not waking up tomorrow morning
And finding out there's nobody there

Darling, there's no way
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I'm not living without you
There's just no way, there's no way

No, please don't go away from me
Stay with me
Stay with me, yeah
Stay, stay, you know me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stay, stay, you know me, yeah, yeah
Stay, stay, you know me, mister man!
Try it, mister
Try it, mister, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know you can

Tear down the mountains
Yell, scream and shout
You can say what you want, I'm not walking out
Stop all the rivers
Push, strike and kill
I'm not gonna leave you, there's no way I will and I am

Telling you that I'm not going
You're the best man I'll ever know
And there's no way I could ever, ever go

No, no, there's no way
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
No, no, I'm not living without you, not living without you
I don't wanna be free, no

I'm staying, I'm staying
And you, and you, and you
You're gonna love me, yeah
You're gonna love me, yes you are, yes you are

Yeah, yeah, love me
Love me
Love me
Love
You're gonna love me

I'm gonna be free, yeah
I'm gonna be fine
We love the showbiz, just love the showbiz




Showbiz, just love showbiz
Showbiz

Overall Meaning

The song “I Look to You” by Amber Riley is a cover of the original song by Whitney Houston. The lyrics “And I am telling you, I'm not going,” from “I Look to You” are from a different song called “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from the musical Dreamgirls. Both songs share a common theme of holding onto a relationship no matter what the cost, even if it means enduring the darkest times.


In the song, Amber is telling her love interest that she knows he is the best man she will ever know, and there is no way she could ever leave him. She emphasizes the strength of their bond by saying they are “part of the same place” and “part of the same time.” She declares that she is not living without him, saying “there’s no way” multiple times. Even if the road gets rough, she knows that they will get through it together.


Overall, the song is an emotional declaration of love, with Amber’s powerful voice adding to the intensity of the lyrics. It’s a song that speaks to the lengths people will go to for the ones they love and the power of true love to endure.


Line by Line Meaning

And I am telling you, I'm not going
The singer is conveying that they have a strong desire not to leave, despite any obstacles that may have surfaced.


You're the best man I'll ever know
The singer asserts that of all the men she's encountered, the addressee is the finest by far.


There's no way I could ever go, no, no, there's no way
The singer explains that they can't and won't leave - it's impossible for her to do so because of the relationship's significance.


No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
The artist emphasizes that she isn't okay with existing without the addressee.


I'm not living without you
The artist makes it clear that she's not interested in living without the addressee.


I don't wanna be free
The singer has no interest in independence since she wants to be with the addressee.


I'm staying, I'm staying and you, and you
The singer shows to the addressee that she's not leaving and will be loyal to the connection between them.


You're gonna love me, yeah, yeah
The artist believes that the addressee will thoroughly cherish her.


Even though the rough times are showing
The artist informs the addressee that she will still remain there, regardless of any challenges that come along.


We're part of the same place
The artist conveys that they're both interconnected to a specific location.


We're part of the same time
The singer asserts that they're both interconnected to a specific period.


We both share the same blood
The artist emphasizes that both parties have the same blood relationship.


We both have the same mind
The singer clarifies that both parties think alike - They have a similar mindset.


No, no, no, no, no, no way, no
The singer is irritated and gets insistent not to be left alone.


I'm not waking up tomorrow morning
The singer suggests that she will be heartbroken without the addressee and doesn't want to imagine it.


And finding out there's nobody there
The artist emphasizes that she will be devastated without the addressee in her life.


Darling, there's no way
The artist explicitly states that there is no possibility of separation between the two.


No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
The singer repeats that she does not want to live without the addressee.


No, please don't go away from me
The singer pleads with the addressee not to leave her, as this will cause her immense pain.


Stay with me, stay with me, yeah
The artist implores the addressee to remain beside her, and not abandon the relationship.


Try it, mister, try it, mister
The artist asks the addressee to try to stay in the relationship.


You can say what you want
The artist implies that people may talk behind their back, but that it shouldn't affect the connection they have.


I'm not walking out
The singer shows that she will not leave, no matter what.


Stop all the rivers
The artist states that even if a miracle occurs, like the rivers stopping, she won't leave.


Push, strike and kill
The singer suggests that she would rather be harmed than abandon this relationship.


You're gonna love me
The singer reiterates her belief that the addressee will come to like and cherish her the way she does.


I'm gonna be free, yeah
The singer expresses her appreciation for the spotlight and showbiz.


I'm gonna be fine
In contrast, the artist confirms that everything will be okay.


We love the showbiz, just love the showbiz
The artist points out that both parties appreciate showbiz.


Showbiz, just love showbiz, Showbiz
The song ends implicitly stating that showbiz fulfills the singers, and the listener should love and appreciate it too.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Paul Robinson

I look to you
As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I'm lost without a cause
After giving it my all
Winter storms have come(run)
And darkened my sun
After all that I've been through
Who on earth can I turn to
I look to you
I look to you (low)
After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong
I look to you (high)
I look to you (run)
Yeah (run)
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song
I look to you(hold) you(run)
About to loose my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door
And every road that I've taken (mmm)
Led to my regret (run)
And I don't know if I'm gonna make it(run)
Nothing to do but lift my head
I look to you (high run)
I look to you
Yeah (run)
And when all my strength is gone(run)
In you I can be strong(high)
I look to you(high run)
I look to you
Oh(run)
And when ( melodies are gone yeah(high)
In you ( I hear a song(high)
I look to you(high)
My leaves are broken
Walls come down
Coming down on me(run)
Rain is falling
Feet is calling
Need you to set me free
Take me far away from the battle
I need you
Shine on me
I look to you(high)
I look to you (low run)
After all my strength has gone
In you I can be strong
I look to you(different key)
I look to you, I look to you,ohhh
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song
I look to you
Yeah
I look to you, ooohh
I look to you



Armando Wuisan

Amber Riley that brought me to this show.... everytime she showed up, im just on the edge of my seat hear every suprize element she blew to me.



When everyone is trying to compare between Amber and Whitney, i see in different side. There is so much different that what Whitney sang and Amber sang. The difference might caused people to start votting for whom is better singin this song. Some choose to remain and enjoying how this two Queens sang this song....


I just hope that no one is trying to compare Amber Riley to Whitney, or Amber Riley to Lea Mitchelle... guys please stop comparing a golden bowl with a dragon jade statue. They are a singer with their own power and attitude, they flaws and mistake. Comparing them would not gice any solution and only brought a clash.... even tho you like Whitney Houston more than Amber Riley, then please respect Amber Riley


I just want that this music to be heard as a beautifull version of each singer, not a proof that one singer is better than the other...



Peace brother and sister😊



Meyson renard

Comme je me couche
Le ciel mentend
maintenant je suis perdu sans
cause Après avoir tout donné
Les tempêtes hivernales sont
venues Et ont obscurci mon
soleil Après tout ce que j'ai traversé
Vers qui diable puis-je me tourner?
Refrain: Je
regarde vers toi,
je regarde vers
toi Après que toutes mes forces ont disparu
En toi je peux être fort Je
regarde vers toi,
je regarde vers
toi Et quand les mélodies sont parties En toi j'entends un
chanson
que je regarde vers toi
Je dois perdre mon souffle
Il ny a plus de combats lI ne
coule plus pour se lever A
la recherche de cette porte ouverte
Et chaque route que jai empruntée
a conduit à mon
regret Et je ne sais pas si je vais y aller
Rien à faire sinon lever la tête
Refrain
Mes levées sont brisées
Mes murs tombent sur moi Ma
pluie tombe La
defaite appelle Jai
besoin que tu me libères
Emmène-moi loin de la bataille
jai besoin de vous
Brille sur moi!



All comments from YouTube:

Matthew Gillispie

Nothing compares to Whitney, but she KILLED this. This song makes me cry every time.

Kessah McKnight

Oh yeaaa bitch for my son, Bruno. He died a motherfuckin' child- baby.

Fabio Ramos

Pra mim a melhor versão
#Consagrada

Louis Paschal

There are no words to describe how beautiful she is and out of this world her voice is. I would give anything to sing with her

Hiago Lacerda

Tenho certeza que Whitney Houston se emocionou muito ao ouvir essa versão, e todo céu cantou junto❤❤❤

DougthArte

amo demais essa musica <3 ela sentiu a musica como ninguém

Aimyannie Caangay

this version is more emotional than the original. and it made me cry because it touched my heart.

Angela Wang

Its vocal and sound can be better but nooo it's not MORE emotional it's what it seems cause Whitney's voice changed when she sang but i know what she's been through and every word that relates to herself

Maiyaaa Plummm

it makes me cry

Angela Wang

Damaiya Strawter whitney made me cry too :3

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