Everything I Own
Boyzone Lyrics


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You sheltered me from harm
You kept me warm
Kept me warm

You gave my life to me
You set me free
Set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Where are the years I had with you?

I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again

You taught me how to love
Body and soul
Body and soul

You never said too much but still you showed the way
And I knew
What you knew

Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go

I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again

Is there someone you know?
You're loving them so
But taking them all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don't hear the words you long to say

I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again





Just to touch you once again

Overall Meaning

Everything I Own by Boyzone is a song about love, loss, and the value of relationships. The song describes an individual's search for meaning and purpose after the loss of someone who had given them love and guidance. The first two lines, "You sheltered me from harm, You kept me warm," express the singer's gratitude toward the person who had provided them with comfort and security. The following lines, "You gave my life to me, You set me free," suggest that this person not only protected the singer but also helped them find purpose and direction in life.


The chorus expresses the depth of the singer's feelings towards this person. They would be willing to give up anything they own, even their own life, just to have them back again. The song's sentiment is that love and relationships are the most important things in life, and they should never be taken for granted. The bridge of the song warns listeners not to take their loved ones for granted because they may lose them one day. The final line of the song, "Just to touch you once again," shows that the singer longs for the physical and emotional connection they had with the person who is no longer with them.


Line by Line Meaning

You sheltered me from harm
You protected me from danger and kept me safe


You kept me warm
You provided for me and made sure I was comfortable


You gave my life to me
You were responsible for bringing me into this world


You set me free
You allowed me to be independent and make my own choices


The finest years I ever knew
The best years of my life were spent with you


Where are the years I had with you?
I miss the time we spent together and wish we had more


I would give anything I own
I am willing to sacrifice all of my possessions


Give up my life, my heart, my home
I will give up anything, even my own life, for you


Just to have you back again
I want to be reunited with you more than anything


You taught me how to love
You showed me what it means to truly care for someone


Body and soul
With every part of my being


You never said too much but still you showed the way
You didn't always use words to express your love and guidance, but I learned from your example


And I knew what you knew
I understood and appreciated your wisdom and advice


Nobody else could ever know
No one else could understand the depth of my connection to you


The part of me that can't let go
There is a part of me that cannot move on from our relationship


Is there someone you know?
Do you have someone in your life?


You're loving them so
You care for them deeply


But taking them all for granted
You may not realize or appreciate their value


You may lose them one day
They could be taken away from you


Someone takes them away
Another person, circumstance, or event could separate you from them


And they don't hear the words you long to say
You may never have the chance to express how much they mean to you


Just to touch you once again
I would do anything to feel your embrace again




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates

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