12 When I Found You
Britney Spears Lyrics

I believe we all have one true love
Britney believes that every person has one soulmate in the entire world.

Somewhere in this world I do
She believes that her true love exists and is out there somewhere in the world.

When it seemed all my dreams were falling through
Britney is referring to a difficult time when things seemed hopeless and her dreams were not being fulfilled.

That's when I found you
She discovered her true love during this tough period of her life.

I believe for every heart that whispers in the dark
Britney believes that for every heart that is hurting and keeping their pain a secret, there is a glimmer of hope that things will get better.

There's a ray of light somewhere shining through
She believes that hope exists, even in dark and difficult times.

It must sink or swim when the tide came in
Britney is referencing a difficult situation and is saying that one must either succeed or fail when faced with these tough times.

I found myself when I found you
By discovering her true love, Britney found herself and grew as a person.

I found the closest thing to heaven
Britney considers her true love to be the closest thing to heaven.

That's in you
She is referring to her true love as being embodied in her partner.

I found the deepest love I knew
Britney's love for her partner is the strongest love she has ever felt.

I believe
Britney believes in the power of love and the hope it brings.

Yes it's true
She is emphasizing the fact that her feelings of love are genuine and sincere.

For every door that's closing
Britney is highlighting the fact that life is full of setbacks and difficulties.

For every heartbreak
She acknowledges that experiencing heartbreak is a difficult and painful part of life.

There's hope for something new
Britney believes that even when things seem to be at their worst, there is still hope for something positive in the future.

From the ashes rise a glimpse of paradise
Britney is saying that out of something bad, something good can emerge, even if it is just a small glimpse.

It soon flickered in your eyes
She discovered the positive glimpse of hope in her partner's eyes.

A life unfolds
Britney is acknowledging the fact that life is unpredictable and full of surprises.

No one knows
She is saying that life is full of uncertainty and nobody can predict what will happen.

I thought love was just a tingling of the skin
Britney used to believe that love was just a physical sensation.

I felt so alone
At one point in her life, Britney felt lonely and isolated.

All alone
She emphasizes the fact that she felt extremely lonely and did not have anyone to turn to.

More than you could ever know
She is saying that her feelings of loneliness were much worse than people could ever understand.

You show deep love
Britney's partner shows her a love that is intense and meaningful.

Sweet love
The love that Britney's partner shows her is also very caring and comforting.