Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippi… Read Full Bio ↴Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, actor, and Aliw award-winning artist. He is dubbed as "Kilabot ng Kolehiyala".

You Are
Ariel Rivera Lyrics

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You're not just someone that I
Think about from time to time
Though you're on my mind, a lot, nonstop
Not just a picture on my wall
Not just someone that I call
Right before I fall to sleep, baby
You are
The song that's playing in my head

The best book I've ever read
And all the passion that exist
In every kiss
You are, the little whisper in my ear
That says the the things I love to hear
It's obvious who's in my heart
You are
More that just someone I see
When I need some company
I want you with me, a lot, nonstop
More than words could ever say
More than a whole world could convey
Well I'd try anyway
Just so, you know
You are
The song that's playing in my head
The best book I've ever read
And all the passion that exist
In every kiss
You are, the little whisper in my ear
That says the things I love to hear
It's obvious who's in my heart
You are. Yeah
You are
The song that's playing in my head
The best book I've ever read
And all the passion that exist
In every kiss
You are, the little whisper in my ear
That says the things I love to hear
It's obvious who's in my heart
You are. you are
You're the passion that exist
In every kiss
You are, the little whisper in my ear
That says the things I love to hear
It's obvious who's in my heart

You are, yeah
You are

Overall Meaning

In the song "You Are" by Ariel Rivera, the singer describes how the subject of the song is more than just someone they think about from time to time. They are constantly on the singer's mind, and they are more than just a picture on the wall or someone they call before falling asleep. To the singer, the subject is the song that's playing in their head, the best book they've ever read, and all the passion that exists in every kiss. The subject is the little whisper in their ear that says the things they love to hear and it's obvious that the subject is in their heart.

The song is a sweet and romantic tribute to someone who has captured the heart of the singer. It speaks to the deep level of affection and attachment that can develop between two people. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, with no hidden meanings or agenda. The simple melody and arrangement of the song serve to emphasize the sincerity of the message.

Line by Line Meaning

You're not just someone that I Think about from time to time Though you're on my mind, a lot, nonstop
You are always on my mind, not just a passing thought

Not just a picture on my wall Not just someone that I call Right before I fall to sleep, baby You are
You are not just a physical presence or a source of comfort before bed, you are much more than that

The song that's playing in my head The best book I've ever read And all the passion that exist In every kiss You are, the little whisper in my ear That says the things I love to hear It's obvious who's in my heart You are
You are everything that brings me joy and fulfillment, from music to literature to the intimacy of physical touch, and you are the one who holds a special place in my heart

More that just someone I see When I need some company I want you with me, a lot, nonstop More than words could ever say More than a whole world could convey Well I'd try anyway Just so, you know
You are not just someone I turn to for companionship, you are everything to me, beyond what words or actions could express, and I want you to know that

You're the passion that exist In every kiss You are, the little whisper in my ear That says the things I love to hear It's obvious who's in my heart You are, yeah You are
You are the source of passion and intimacy that makes every kiss special and the one who speaks words of love and affirmation into my ear, and it's clear that you are the one who holds my heart

Writer(s): Will Nance, Noah Adrian Gordon, Steve Dean

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