My Everything
Barry White and Faith Evans Lyrics
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And the answer to all my dreams
You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star
My kind of wonderful, that's what you are
I know there's only, only one like you
There's no way they could have made two
You're all I'm living for, your love I'll keep forevermore
And with you I've found so many things
A love so new, only you could bring
Can't you see it's you? You make me feel this way (Can't you see it's you?)
You're like a first morning dew on a brand new day
I see so many ways that I
Can love you 'til the day I die
You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream
You're the first, the last, my everything
I know there's only, only one like you
There's no way they could have made two
Girl, you're my reality, but I'm lost in a dream
You're the first, you're the last, my everything
You and me babe is you
The lyrics of Barry White's "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" express the depth of love and devotion that the singer feels for his partner. He considers his partner to be everything to him- his first and his last, the answer to all his dreams. The metaphor of comparing his partner to the sun, moon, and guiding star denotes their significance in his life. He also describes his partner as his kind of wonderful, indicating that he is completely smitten by them.
The singer believes that his partner is one of a kind and that nobody else could ever replace them. He asserts that he'll keep his partner's love forevermore and they are all he is living for. The second stanza expresses the joy and bliss he has found in the relationship. The love that he shares with his partner is so new and fresh that only they could bring it. The simile used in the lyrics, "You're like a first morning dew on a brand new day," paints a vivid picture of how pure and refreshing their love is.
The final stanza reasserts the singer's undying love and devotion for his partner. He is lost in a dream yet his partner is his reality. The repetition of "You're the first, the last, my everything," emphasizes the significance of his partner in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
My first, the last, my everything
You are the beginning, end, and everything in between of my life and love
And the answer to all my dreams
You are the solution to all my dreams and desires
You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star
You are the light and the guidance in my life that leads me through the darkness of the night and the doubts of the day
My kind of wonderful, that's what you are
You are the most wonderful person I have ever met and the best thing that has ever happened to me
I know there's only, only one like you
I know that there is only one person like you in the world and no one else can replace you
There's no way they could have made two
There is no other person like you, you are unique and one of a kind
You're all I'm living for, your love I'll keep forevermore
You are everything I live for and I will keep your love with me forevermore
First, you're the last, my everything
You are the first, the last, and the everything in between of my love and life
And with you I've found so many things
With you, I have found so many things that I never knew existed before
A love so new, only you could bring
The love between us is so new and fresh that only you could bring it to my life
Can't you see it's you? You make me feel this way (Can't you see it's you?)
Can't you see that it's you who makes me feel this way? You are the reason behind my happiness and joy
You're like a first morning dew on a brand new day
You are like the refreshing and rejuvenating morning dew on a brand new day, which gives me hope and joy for the coming day
I see so many ways that I
I can see so many ways in which I
Can love you 'til the day I die
I can love you until the end of my life
You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream
You are my reality, yet I feel like I am living in a dream because you are too good to be true
You're the first, the last, my everything
You are the first, the last, and the everything in between of my love and life
Girl, you're my reality, but I'm lost in a dream
You are my reality, but sometimes I feel like I am living in a dream because you are too perfect
You're the first, you're the last, my everything
You are the first, the last, and the everything in between of my love and life, and nothing can replace you
You and me babe is you
The only person I want to spend my life with is you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry White, Peter Sterling Radcliffe, Tony Sepe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hjc5724
[Barry White]
Faith, I've got Faith (say what?)
(Can't stop, can't stop, no, uh uh can't stop)
[Faith]
My first, my last, my everything, yeah
I've had love in my life
But I've never had a lover
Who can keep me satisfied always
Feels as good as when it started
Ever since the day I felt ya
Never knew no love departed, baby
[Barry]
1 - You're the first, my last, my everything
And you are the answer to my dreams
[Faith]
2 - There ain't no doubt about it
No way to get around it
Now I know I need you
Are my everything
I can leave, I can try
But I'll never find another
Who can please me quite the way
That you do (That's right, um hmm)
I don't mean to brag about it (no, no)
But you can't get around it
And I'm gonna be here for you always, yeah
[Barry]
Baby, I've looked far and wide
But I've never found
Anyone quite like you (say what?)
Baby, please, you know I just hate
To wait
Repeat 1
Repeat 2
[Barry]
Don't keep me waiting
For I have discovered
My wants and my passion for you (say what?)
[Faith]
You'll never have to wait again
Cuz baby I feel about the same for you
(I feel the same way too)
(Say what, say what?)
Repeat 2 & 1 until fade
@fakshen1973
I used to work with Barry White all the time in Las Vegas in the mid 1990's. I would either engineer or second engineer. So here's the story of how the vocals for this track came down... for those interested. Faith Evans crew was completely amateur. They flew in to Vegas to record with Barry White, who is R&B royalty. The way that works is everything is ready to go at the time Barry is scheduled to begin... and then we wait for Barry to show up a few minutes or even a couple of hours late. That's the way it works.
Well those Bozos weren't with the program. They were staying at the Desert Inn hotel, they were supposed to bring the 2" multi-track to the studio HOURS before the start time... HOURS... no tape. So I drive OVER to their hotel suite and pound on the door. No one answers. I call the A&R rep back at the label and keep them informed.
2" tape requires set-up time to do right and according to spec. You have to calibrate playback and record in accordance to how the tape was originally set-up. This process takes about an hour or so to do right on a 24 track.
Barry shows up... a little late but normal. I believe his guy's name was Frank. If I remember correctly Frank was PPPPPPISSSED to begin with. Barry rolls in and says "f this" and leaves. Then the Bad Boy entourage finally shows up with tape in hand... late AF. Barry has already left. Those amateurs thought they'd roll in late on Barry and everything was fine... some no name producer I can't remember who was high AF.
Anyways, several calls were made between the label and Barry's people and after a new number was discussed after this insult, vocals were recorded.
But the track was already overdue for the movie and this BS wasn't helping. I think it ended up at the very end of the movie when it was supposed to be in the beginning.
Barry was a good guy. He had his moments. But you just don't treat big names like that... go missing, show up late, and roll in like you own the place and expect everyone to wait for you. Diva behavior from a no-name entourage.
@21bound
Still listening in 2023. Good music is timeless!
@smoothsyrups
Me tooooo!!! I could listen to this all day.
@Saskue_X
Same here hope there’s a money talks 2 in the future ❤
@SR-pp1be
2024
@thollins2
This song was so underrated!
@nathanwilson2403
Remember it from money talks
@melvinbridgewater4955
Worst It Is Not Known. People Stopped Playing CD's In Full. Not Like That With Our Albums. I Believe Those Who Were Born In The 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's And Up To 2010 Have Benefited Hearing Music At Highest. Now It Is What It Is. The Quality Has Dropped. Lets Play It Back.
@pliv1
The song played to both of their talents. There hasnt been a singer like white or hayes, that sound they had. It wasn't just their voice but their actual musical instrument playing ability that set them apart. The only sad element is that clown in the back ground of this song
@RnBReworked
One of my favourite tracks of all time - Stevie J production at its finest. had the Money Talks Soundtrack and played it til it broke. I’m only here cos it’s not on Spotify or Tidal.
@shaunasmith5065
Definitely was