I Write The Songs
Captain & Tennille Lyrics


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I've been alive forever
And I wrote the very first song
I put the words and the melodies together
I am music and I write the songs

I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs

My home lies deep within you
And I've got my own place in your soul
Now, when I look out through your eyes
I'm young again, even though I'm very old

I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs

Oh my music makes you dance
And gives you spirit to take a chance
And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
Music fills your heart
Well, that's a real fine place to start
It's from me it's for you
It's from you, it's for me
It's a worldwide symphony

I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs

I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs





I am music (music) and I write the songs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Captain & Tennille's "I Write The Songs" are deeply introspective, as well as being philosophical. The opening line "I've been alive forever" is not meant to be taken literally. Rather, it is understood that the singer, who is music personified, has always existed in various forms and has always been relevant to humankind. The next line "And I wrote the very first song" is equally profound. It suggests that music has always been a part of the human experience since the beginning of time. The following line "I put the words and the melodies together" highlights the creativity that is inherent in music.


The rest of the song emphasizes the importance of music. It states that music, and the songs that it produces, has the power to evoke emotions, inspire people to dance and take chances, and generally bring people together. The idea that music is universal is also emphasized in the lyrics, as music has the power to appeal to people from all parts of the world.


Overall, the song is a celebration of music and its importance in people's lives. It acknowledges that music has always been present, and always will be. It also recognizes that music has the power to bring people together and evoke emotions. The song is a testament to the timelessness and universality of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been alive forever
I am timeless and have been around since the beginning.


And I wrote the very first song
I was the first to create music.


I put the words and the melodies together
I am responsible for both the lyrics and the music.


I am music and I write the songs
Music is my essence and I create the songs.


I write the songs that make the whole world sing
My music has global appeal and causes people to sing along.


I write the songs of love and special things
My music is focused on themes of love and meaningful topics.


I write the songs that make the young girls cry
My music evokes strong emotions in young girls.


I write the songs, I write the songs
I am the one who composes and writes the songs.


My home lies deep within you
My music resides within your soul.


And I've got my own place in your soul
My music has its own special place within you.


Now, when I look out through your eyes
Through my music, I can experience the world through your perspective.


I'm young again, even though I'm very old
My music brings a youthful energy despite my age.


Oh my music makes you dance
My music has the power to move your body and make you dance.


And gives you spirit to take a chance
My music instills a sense of courage and inspires you to take risks.


And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
I created some rock music to get you up and moving.


Music fills your heart
My music has a strong emotional impact and resonates deeply within your heart.


Well, that's a real fine place to start
Music is a great starting point for emotions and personal connections.


It's from me it's for you
My music is a gift from me to the world.


It's from you, it's for me
My music is also a reflection of my connection with my audience.


It's a worldwide symphony
My music has the capacity to unite all people from all parts of the world.


I am music (music) and I write the songs
My creative power lies in the realm of music, and I am the one responsible for creating the songs.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bruce Johnston

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