Never See You
Brad Mehldau Lyrics


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Each time I look at you
Is like the first time
Each time you're near me
The thrill is new
And there is nothing
That I wouldn't do for
The rare delight of the sight
Of you for

The more I see you,
The more I want you
Somehow this feeling
Just grows and grows
With every sigh
I become more mad about you
More lost without you and so it goes

Can you imagine how much I love you?
The more I see you as years go by
I know the only one for me can only be you
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try

I know the only one for me
Can only be you




My arms won't free you,
My heart won't try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's song "Never See You" express the deep and enduring love that the singer has for their significant other. The song is a celebration of their love, and each time they see the person they love, it feels like the first time. The singer is constantly thrilled by the presence of their beloved, and they are willing to do anything to be with them.


The song repeats the phrase "the more I see you" as a way of emphasizing the singer's growing love for their partner. With every sigh, they become more and more enamored with the person they love. They can't imagine loving anyone else because the only one for them can only be their beloved.


The singer also recognizes that their love is unchanging and that they will always have a place in their heart for the person they love. "My arms won't free you, my heart won't try" is a declaration of the singer's commitment to their love.


Overall, "Never See You" is a beautiful ode to the power of love and the enduring connection that two people can have.


Line by Line Meaning

Each time I look at you
Every time I see you, I feel as excited as I did the very first time.


Is like the first time
The feeling is as fresh and electrifying as it was the first time we met.


Each time you're near me
When you're close to me, I feel a rush of adrenaline.


The thrill is new
The excitement that I feel around you is always fresh and never gets old.


And there is nothing
I would do anything at all


That I wouldn't do for
To experience the rare and delightful sight of you


The rare delight of the sight
The unique pleasure of seeing your face, of being in your presence.


Of you for
Is worth any sacrifice or hardship.


The more I see you,
The more I gaze upon your face


The more I want you
The more I desire you.


Somehow this feeling,
This sensation or emotion that I have deep inside me


Just grows and grows
Only gets stronger over time, larger and more intense


With every sigh
Each time I exhale


I become more mad about you
I become more and more infatuated with you


More lost without you and so it goes
I feel adrift and directionless when you're not around, and this pattern repeats itself.


Can you imagine how much I love you?
It's hard to fathom the depth of my feelings for you.


The more I see you as years go by
As time passes, my love for you only grows stronger.


I know the only one for me can only be you
I'm certain that you are the only one who can complete me, fulfill me.


My arms won't free you,
I won't let you go.


My heart won't try
Because my heart knows that it belongs to you, and that nothing can change that.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mack Gordon, Harry Warren

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