In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
Open arms
Barry Manilow Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Here in the dark
Feeling your heart with mine
Softly you whisper
You're so sincere
How could our love be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
By my side
So now I come to you
With open arms
Nothing to hide
Believe what I say
So here I am
With open arms
Hoping you'll see
What your love means to me
Open arms
Living without you
Living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you
Wanting you near
How much I wanted you home
But now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay
So now I come to you
With open arms
Nothing to hide
Believe what I say
So here I am
With open arms
Hoping you'll see
What your love means to me
Open arms
The lyrics of Barry Manilow's "Open Arms" tells a story of a lover who is lying next to his partner in the darkness. He reflects on their past, the beautiful moments they shared and the heartbreak they went through. The lover speaks of his sincerity and opens up his heart to the partner whom he loved, hoping that they would come back to him. The lover acknowledges that they drifted apart, but he still loves their partner and wants them back in his life. He opens his heart with nothing to hide, asking them to believe what he says. The lover implores their partner to see the meaning of their love through his open arms.
The lyrics of "Open Arms" explores themes of love, heartbreak, and forgiveness. It communicates the power of love to heal old wounds and relationship complexities. It is a beautiful ballad that touches on raw emotions and speaks to the core of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying beside you
I am physically close to you
Here in the dark
It is dark right now
Feeling your heart with mine
I can feel your heartbeat and it is synchronized with mine
Softly you whisper
You are speaking to me in a gentle tone
You're so sincere
I can tell that you are being honest and genuine
How could our love be so blind
We were not able to see the problems in our relationship
We sailed on together
We were once in a loving relationship
We drifted apart
Our relationship gradually fell apart
And here you are
You have returned to me
By my side
You are standing or sitting beside me
So now I come to you
I am approaching you
With open arms
I am ready and willing to embrace you
Nothing to hide
I am being honest and transparent in my intentions
Believe what I say
I am truthful in what I am telling you
So here I am
I am present and available for you
Hoping you'll see
I want you to understand
What your love means to me
I value your love and want to be with you
Open arms
I am ready and willing to welcome you back into my life
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind