His awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two International Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship and the Kennedy Center Honor.
He currently owns six London theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the London Palladium.
All I Ask of You
Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics
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Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
Say you'll love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you want me with you, here beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
That's all I ask of you.
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Say you love me
You know I do
Love me, that's all I ask of you
Love me, that's all I ask of you
The lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "All I Ask of You" are a declaration of love and protection between two lovers. The first verse begins with the singer assuring their beloved that they need not worry about "darkness" or "wide-eyed fears" anymore because they are there to protect and comfort them. The singer makes a promise to be a source of freedom and hope for their beloved, to dry their tears, and guard and guide them through life. The second verse continues this theme of protection and comfort, with the singer declaring that they want to be a shelter and a light for their beloved, erasing their fears, and leading them to a new world without darkness.
The chorus is the culmination of the singer's love and protection, with the request for their beloved to share their life with them, promising to follow them anywhere they go. The song ends with the singer asking for their beloved to reciprocate their love, with the affirmation that this is all they want.
The lyrics of "All I Ask of You" capture the romantic ideal of unconditional love, where one person pledges to protect, comfort, and guide their beloved through all the trials and tribulations of life. The song is a reflection of the kind of love that makes people feel safe and secure, knowing that they are cherished and protected by the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
No more talk of darkness
I want you to forget about the dark times and focus on the present.
Forget these wide-eyed fears
Let go of your fears and trust me.
I'm here, nothing can harm you
I am here to protect you from any harm.
My words will warm and calm you
Listen to my words and they will comfort you.
Let me be your freedom
I want to be the source of your happiness and liberation.
Let daylight dry your tears
The sun will rise and bring new hope to your life.
I'm here, with you, beside you
I will always be with you on this journey.
To guard you and to guide you
I want to protect you and lead you in the right direction.
Say you'll love me every waking moment
I want you to declare your love for me endlessly.
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Make me happy with thoughts of warm, bright days.
Say you need me with you now and always
Tell me that you cannot be without me, now and forever.
Promise me that all you say is true
Assure me that your words are genuine and sincere.
That's all I ask of you.
I just want you to love me and stay true to our promises.
Let me be your shelter
I will be your refuge from the harsh realities of life.
Let me be your light
I will illuminate your path and lead you to happiness.
You're safe, no one will find you
You can feel secure with me, and you will not be found by anyone who means you harm.
Your fears are far behind you
You no longer have to be scared, as your fears are behind you.
All I want is freedom
I want us to be free to be who we are without any reservations.
A world with no more night
I want a life where there are no dark times but only happiness.
And you, always beside me
I want you to always stay close to me.
To hold me and to hide me
Hold on to me and protect me from anything that may harm me.
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Promise me that we will share one love and life, always together.
Let me lead you from your solitude
I want to take you away from loneliness and into a world of love and companionship.
Say you want me with you, here beside you
Tell me that I am wanted by your side, always.
Anywhere you go, let me go too
I want to be there with you, wherever your journey takes you.
That's all I ask of you.
All I want is your love and your constant presence in my life.
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Promise me that we will have a deep love that will last a lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you
All you have to do is ask, and I will be there for you.
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Let us share every moment of our lives together, no matter how ordinary or special.
Say you love me
Tell me how you feel about me.
You know I do
I already love you, and you know that.
Love me, that's all I ask of you
All I really want is for you to love me in the way that I love you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnbernard6754
So many cover versions have been made of this modern classic, but none come close to this version This is the best of all time
@clitiatco
This is the original.
@awinipedrogideon9426
@@clitiatco very 👍
@spindoktor4378
I couldn't agree with you more. This is a perfect pairing for this song.
@rogershirley2857
Dosnt touch Crawfords voice.
@JustMe-999a
No way. His voice is far too weak.
@Fornax2008
This melts my heart, makes me feel that anything is possible. That you can be in love with a person every day of your life, even if you are 60 or 70 years together, as if it were the first day you fell in love. See that smile, hear that voice that captivates you, and never get tired, never get bored. It' s very beautiful to think that this kind of love is real. Love and respect forever, to Sarah Brightman and Cliff Richard.
@andrewlloydwebber1808
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from you all. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you
@marcleysens7716
Cliff is a master. He has great unforced range.
Here's another great one by Sir Cliff.
https://youtu.be/B26pyWvYuCc
@junevanstaden7288
Agree absolutely