Billy first became known to fans in the early 1990s with his appearance on "Star Search." He later earned a recording contract with Liberty Records and rose to national stardom with a string of Top 10 hits on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. His debut song, 1991's "Only Here For a Little While," rose into the Top 5, while the follow up, "Somewhere in My Broken Heart," repeated the feat. "Somewhere in My Broken Heart" won the 1992 Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year; he also took home the ACM's New Male Vocalist award..
Dean's string of hits continued in the early- and mid-1990s, with songs like "You Don't Count the Cost" (1991); "Only the Wind," "Billy the Kid" and "If There Hadn't Been You" (all 1992); "Tryin' to Hide a Fire in the Dark" (1993); "We Just Disagree" (a remake of the 1970s Dave Mason hit) (1993); "It's What I Do" and "That Girl's Been Spying on Me" (both 1996).
In 1991 Dean wrote and sang the theme song to the ABC animated television series Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa. It is titled "Up on the Mesa".
During the late 1990s, his career slowed down a bit, although he made several television appearances, including "One Life to Live" and "Wings." He and Alison Krauss sang backup on Kenny Rogers' 2000 single "Buy Me a Rose". At the time, the song made Kenny the oldest artist to score a country #1; it also marked the only time that Dean reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
In 2004, Dean was signed to Asylum Curb, where he began a comeback with the single "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" (a remake of John Denver's classic). In early 2005, he released the album Let Them Be Little, which featured both "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and the title track. "Let Them Be Little" was co-written by Richie McDonald, who at the time was the lead singer of Lonestar; Lonestar also recorded the song on their 2005 album Let's Be Us Again. Dean's version of the song became his first Top Ten hit on the country charts in nearly nine years.
If There Hadn't Been You
Billy Dean Lyrics
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A ship tossed and turned lost and yearning for a home
A survivor barely surviving not really sure of his next move
All of this, I would have been if there hadn't been you
[Chorus]
If there hadn't been you where would I be
If there hadn't been you here for me
If there hadn't been you
A man filled with hope who finally knows where he belongs
A heart filled with love more than enough to keep it strong
A life that's alive again, no longer afraid to face the truth
All of this, I would have missed if there hadn't been you
[Chorus]
If there hadn't been you on my side
You In my life
All my dreams would still be dreams
If there hadn't been you
All my dreams would still be dreams
If there hadn't been you
The lyrics of Billy Dean's song "If There Hadn't Been You" revolve around the idea of how different a person's life would be if they hadn't had the support and love of someone special. In the first verse, the singer talks about feeling lost and alone, as if his life was directionless and purposeless. But he recognizes that, thanks to the presence of the person he loves, he has been able to survive and move forward in life.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that without the support of this crucial person, the singer's life would have gone completely differently. He asks himself where he would be, who he would be, and what he would have made it through without this person by his side. The second verse is more positive, imagining what the singer's life would be like if he had never met this person. He realizes that he would have missed out on feeling a sense of belonging, love, and happiness. The final chorus repeats the idea that without this person, the singer's dreams would never have become reality and that everything would still be just a dream.
Overall, the message of the song is that love and support are crucial for a person's well-being and success in life. Without the presence of a person to lean on and provide emotional support, life can seem aimless and directionless. But with the support of someone special, life can be full of joy and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
A man filled with doubt down and out and so alone
A man who felt unsure and isolated.
A ship tossed and turned lost and yearning for a home
A ship lost at sea, longing for a place to call home.
A survivor barely surviving not really sure of his next move
A person who managed to survive but was uncertain about the future.
All of this, I would have been if there hadn't been you
All of these negative feelings would have been my reality if it weren't for you.
If there hadn't been you where would I be
Where would I be without your support?
If there hadn't been you here for me
If you hadn't been by my side.
I made it through times I never would've made it through
I was able to overcome unexpected hardships thanks to you.
A man filled with hope who finally knows where he belongs
A man who found hope and a sense of belonging.
A heart filled with love more than enough to keep it strong
A heart full of love that helped me stay strong through hardships.
A life that's alive again, no longer afraid to face the truth
A life that has been renewed and is no longer afraid of reality.
All of this, I would have missed if there hadn't been you
I would have missed out on all these positive aspects of my life if not for you.
If there hadn't been you on my side
If you hadn't been supporting me.
You In my life
Being a part of my life.
All my dreams would still be dreams
Without you, my dreams would have remained unfulfilled.
If there hadn't been you
If it weren't for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RON HELLARD, TOM C SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dianadacks1169
My husband and I met in high school in the 80s.
They used to play this song at the pharmacy where I worked in the early nineties.
We got married in 1993. This was our song at our wedding.
My husband is my best friend. “If there hadn’t been you, all my dreams would still be dreams.”
Love you more than ever. ❤️
@kimilagarrett9706
I love this song, I sing it to The LORD. He is my Everything, and this song says SO MUCH.
@jesusfollower2797
I do too :) i sing it to the Lord and the time!
@reynadenissadacsig38
Kimila Garrett 👍👍🙏🙏🙏 same here
@misplacednewyawker8320
Grow up. There is NO god.
@mariajensen2539
, not because our lord nothing will be
@mariajensen2539
Amen, if is not because our lord nothing will be accomplished 🙏
@diligentsoul11
My husband and I started dating in 1992, when this song came out, and it was our wedding dance song when we married in 1994. Celebrating 25 years of marriage this year. The lyrics really take on new meaning for me, as we have had really hard things happen with one of our children that is still ongoing now, after many years. I cherish my spouse even more every day and do feel that I wouldn't have made it through without him at my side.
@helenboudreau7360
Awesome to hear God bless you two.
@helenboudreau7360
Love you all
@dixiecobb9189
That is beautiful and romantic.