Here I Am
Burt Bacharach & Dionne Warwick Lyrics


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Here I am
Here I'll stay
All of my life
We'll be together
You and I
I was afraid
But now my doubts
And fears are gone

Here I am
And here I'll always stay
Wanting you
Needing you
Don't let me go
A single day
Without your love
You are the one thing




I'm certain of
Here I am

Overall Meaning

The song "Here I Am" by Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick is a beautiful love song that describes a person's unwavering commitment to their partner. The lyrics emphasize the concept of being together for life, and how the fears and doubts of the past have been replaced by a strong sense of assurance and love. The song starts with the singer's affirmation of being present for their lover, and the assurance that they will stay with them for the rest of their lives. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, with the singer emphasizing the permanence of their love by repeating these lines in the chorus: "Here I am, and here I'll always stay, wanting you, needing you, don't let me go a single day, without your love."


The lyrics also touch upon the idea that the singer was initially anxious about committing to their lover, but their fears and doubts have disappeared. They now understand that their love for their partner is the one thing that they are certain of. This emotional revelation is beautifully captured in the lines "I was afraid, but now my doubts and fears are gone, here I am, and here I'll always stay." The song's melody is gentle and soothing, with Burt Bacharach's signature style of retro lounge music seeping through every note. Overall, "Here I Am" is a heartwarming ode to love that celebrates the bond between two people who have found their forever in each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am
I am present and here in this moment


Here I'll stay
I plan to remain here for the foreseeable future


All of my life
For the entirety of my existence


We'll be together
You and I will remain a unit and spend time together


You and I
Just the two of us, no one else


I was afraid
I felt scared and uncertain


But now my doubts
My previous reservations and uncertainties


And fears are gone
Have disappeared and I am now confident and unafraid


Wanting you
Desiring your love and companionship


Needing you
Requiring your presence and support


Don't let me go
Please hold onto me and do not let us drift apart


A single day
Not even for a moment or a day


Without your love
Without the affection and warmth that you provide


You are the one thing
There is only one entity that matters to me


I'm certain of
I have absolute conviction and assurance in my belief in you


Here I am
I am still present and here for you




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Jacquelyn Shreeves-Lee

I love this! Dionne"s voice is so sultry yet pure - and achingly lovely - I first heard this song when as I was watching 'What's New Pussycat?' A crazy, madcap film starring Remy Schneider. The movie has a wacky, 60s vibe - and in the very middle of it, beautiful Dionne sings this gorgeous number - sheer magic! xxxx

boblhsax

I had exactly the same experience, all those years ago. It's my favourite Bacharach/David song, maybe my favourite song. It is today anyhow.

Brett Alexander

Another Bacharach composition I have never heard... Thanks for posting 🎼

Carlo Labombarda

Mio caro Burt sei un genio della musica che parla dell’amore in tutte le sue forme e Dionne è una meravigliosa interprete della grande sensibilità dell’immenso Burt Bacharach. Da quando ero poco più che bambino ho iniziato ad amare questa musica stupenda, fatta per sognare e non ho mai smesso.
Un grazie per i momenti meravigliosi che la sua musica ha sempre saputo trasmettermi. Persone come Burt devono rimanere qui per sempre

Renee Lynch

no matter how bad a day youve had this takes you to a happy cozy place!

堀田益枝

This song was the other side of "Alfie" if I'm not mistaken.
Minor, but a beautiful tune in which Dionne's delicate voice makes me cry.

Renee Lynch

Heard this song in movie whats new pussycat?

boomerang905

Reminds me of a cold, snowy and cozy Monday Morning and you're off from work with Hubby. 💕

Джек Демпси

Nostalgia for a time you’ve never known

Mariateresa Anfossi

DIONNE WARWICH UNA VOCE STUPENDA

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