The cover was recorded in one-take in the spring of 2009, and was later revamped with production from Salaam Remi.
A Song for You
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhyme
I've acted out my life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
Darling, then we're alone and I'm playing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I've treated you unkindly but can't you see
There's no one more important to me
'Cause I'm alone and I'm singing this song for you
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah, ey, ey, ey
You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front, well baby I was hiding
But now I'm so much better with my words coming together
Listen to the melody because my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for my life
'Cause you the boy next door and a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember, remember, remember, remember, remember
Being together
And I was singing this song for you
We were alone and
And I was singing this song
Singing this song
Yes, we both alone and I was singing this song (singing this song)
Yeah yeah yeah, we belong
And I was singing my song for you, you, yeah, yeah
We were alone and I was singing our song for you
"You know what Donny Hathaway
You know who I see Donny Hathaway as like um my Carleen Anderson
Like um Marvin Gaye like great, but
Donny Hathaway, like
He couldn't contain himself. He had something in him, you know."
In "A Song for You," Amy Winehouse reflects on her life and experiences as a performer, acknowledging that she has made some bad decisions but that she is playing this song for someone who is more important to her than anyone else. This person has taught her about the truth and has helped her to become a better communicator. The song is a tribute to this person, expressing Amy's love for them and the fact that she will cherish the time they have spent together. Through the song's lyrics, she asks her loved one to see through her mistakes and accept her for the person she is.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've traveled to many places throughout my life
I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhyme
I've sung many songs, sometimes with poor lyrics
I've acted out my life in stages
I've performed my life as if it were a play
With ten thousand people watching
Many people have witnessed my performances
Darling, then we're alone and I'm playing this song for you
But when it's just us, I perform this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I understand that you see me as my ideal self
I've treated you unkindly but can't you see
I haven't always been the best to you, but please understand
There's no one more important to me
You are the most important person in my life
So darling, won't you please see through me?
Please see my true self
'Cause I'm alone and I'm singing this song for you
Because it's just us, I'm performing this song for you
You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You've taught me valuable lessons, holding nothing back
You came out in front, well baby I was hiding
You were open, but I was closed off
But now I'm so much better with my words coming together
But now I'm better at expressing myself
Listen to the melody because my love is in there hiding
Pay attention to the music, as my love is embedded in it
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you in a place beyond physical constraints
I love you for my life
I love you for your impact on my life
'Cause you the boy next door and a friend of mine
Because you're the boy next door and a close friend
And when my life is over
When my life is complete
Remember, remember, remember, remember, remember
Please remember
Being together
Our time spent together
And I was singing this song for you
And I performed this song for you
We were alone and
It was just us
Yes, we both alone and I was singing this song (singing this song)
Yes, we were both alone and I sang this song
Yeah yeah yeah, we belong
Yes, we belong together
And I was singing my song for you, you, yeah, yeah
And I performed this song for you
We were alone and I was singing our song for you
It was just us and I performed our song for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leon Russell
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