Thankful
Celine Dion Lyrics


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Circle around like butterflies
Escape from pouring rain
Running to the alleyways
Steal their little kiss again

You're my only weakness
But somehow you made me strong
After chasing ghosts and fairy tales
I'm right where I belong

And I don't know where I've been looking
And I don't care where you have been before

But I'm thankful to be here
Thankful to feel clear
Thankful my prayers have been answered
I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend

I write it all on paper dolls
Let them play their little games
Of who loves who and what is true
No one ever takes the blame

I see you through the window
And it takes my breath away
But I lose the floor beneath me
And all that's left to say

As I don't know where I was going
And I don't care where we have been before

But I'm thankful to be here
Thankful to feel clear
Thankful my prayers have been answered
I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend

And I caught rainbows
Falling down
When I start spinning
Round and around and around

(But I'm thankful to be here)
(Thankful to feel clear)
(Thankful my prayers have been answered)
I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend





Thankful my heart always mends

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Celine Dion's song "Thankful" express gratitude for the present moment and the love that the singer has found. The first verse describes a romantic moment of escaping the rain and stealing a kiss in an alleyway. The chorus repeats the word "thankful" and expresses gratitude for answered prayers, feeling clear, and feeling alive again. The second verse speaks of writing on paper dolls and playing games of love, but ultimately seeing the person through a window and feeling breathless. The bridge talks about catching rainbows and spinning around, alluding to the joy and wonder that being in love can bring. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes that hearts can always mend, and the singer is thankful for this.


The song was co-written by Celine Dion, David Foster, and Richard Marx. It was released on Dion's 2004 album "Miracle" and was also included on the 2005 compilation album "On ne change pas." The song has a mid-tempo pop ballad feel, with a piano-driven melody and soaring vocals from Dion.


Line by Line Meaning

Circle around like butterflies
Moving in a carefree, light and joyful manner without any worry just like butterflies.


Escape from pouring rain
Running away from a difficult situation or challenges, just like taking cover from the troubles of the rain.


Running to the alleyways
Going towards a place that is usually unnoticed and hidden, as if to find refuge in obscure places.


Steal their little kiss again
Rekindle a moment of intimacy, like stealing a kiss from somebody special.


You're my only weakness
Being in love and vulnerable to someone who is significant, and can weaken one's defenses.


But somehow you made me strong
Despite being weak for someone, they give you strength and courage to face the hardships of life.


After chasing ghosts and fairy tales
Hoping for the best things in life but never being sure whether they exist or not, just like chasing an elusive dream of a fairy tale.


I'm right where I belong
Feeling content and at peace with where one is in life, knowing that all the past struggles have led to the present moment.


And I don't know where I've been looking
Not being aware of the past events that led to the present moment, or what one wants for the future.


And I don't care where you have been before
Accepting someone for who they are, without judging or caring about their past mistakes or history.


But I'm thankful to be here
Being grateful for the present moment, and the opportunity to experience happiness.


Thankful to feel clear
Being thankful for a mind that is free from confusion or doubt, and feeling peace at heart.


Thankful my prayers have been answered
Being grateful for the blessings in life, and the answers to one's prayers.


I'm thankful you listened
Being grateful to someone who understands us and gives us the space to express ourselves.


Thankful to heaven
Being grateful to a higher power, whether it be God or a divine spirit, for the joys of life.


Thankful for feeling alive again
Being grateful for the sense of living once again, and the chance to feel different emotions and experiences in life.


Thankful that hearts always mend
Being grateful that even after getting hurt in life, one can heal and recover from their emotional wounds.


I write it all on paper dolls
Expressing one's feelings or thoughts on small pieces of paper, just like kids write on paper dolls.


Let them play their little games
Observing people playing their own games of love and deception, without seeking revenge, letting them continue.


Of who loves who and what is true
Playing games of love where we try to figure out who loves whom and what is true about our significant others.


No one ever takes the blame
In these games of love, nobody wants to take the responsibility or blame for their own mistakes or fiascos, leaving it to others.


I see you through the window
Seeing someone from a distance, through a transparent barrier of a window.


And it takes my breath away
Seeing someone so beautiful that it takes one's breath away or makes the heart skip a beat.


But I lose the floor beneath me
Being swept away by a rush of emotions, similar to losing one's footing or balance.


And all that's left to say
When words are not enough to express emotions, all that's left is silence.


As I don't know where I was going
Being lost and clueless about the direction in life, and not knowing the end goals or results.


And I don't care where we have been before
Not being concerned about the past or the history of a relationship or encounter.


Thankful my heart always mends
Being grateful that one's heart can always heal and recover from the pain and hurt of past relationships.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Hollander, Dana Parish

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@anillsally

Circle around like butterflies
Escape from pouring rain
Running to the alleyways
Steal their little kiss again

You're my only weakness
But somehow you made me strong
After chasing ghosts and fairy tales
I'm right where I belong

And I don't know where I've been looking
And I don't care where you have been before

But I'm thankful to be here
Thankful to feel clear
Thankful my prayers have been answered
I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend

I write it all on paper dolls
Let them play their little games
Of who loves who and what is true
No one ever takes the blame

I see you through the window
And it takes my breath away
But I lose the floor beneath me
And all that's left to say

As I don't know where I was going
And I don't care where we have been before

But I'm thankful to be here
Thankful to feel clear
Thankful my prayers have been answered
I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend

And I caught rainbows
Falling down
When I start spinning
Round and around and around

I'm thankful you listened
Thankful to heaven
Thankful for feeling alive again
Thankful that hearts always mend

Thankful my heart always mends



All comments from YouTube:

@jak30341

The vocal on this is superb - her angelic head voice and that belting is so cleannnn, Celinnnnnne 🥰

@nathanreversedbean123

Thank God for this beautiful woman that has been sent on this earth. ❤
God bless you Cèline Dion.😭🙏

@giannazaccagni4058

I'm very!! Thankful!! that you wrote this song!!!! I'm also very!! Thankful!! that this is not an!! Unfinished SONG!!! I DON'T KNOW!! if you will see this, but incase you do!! You are the Reason!! that I want to be a Singer/songwriter. I hope!! You and I!! will get the chance to meet one day!!!

@cecilwilliamsjr7028

The beautiful queen has been back, U never left the beautiful band Celine, what a wonderful voice you have.... It really touches my heart... And that's the way it is, love Cecil 💘of Monticello, Arkansas

@davidvack4382

SHE TRULY ONE OF THE BEST! THAT'S WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HER VOICE! IT JUST KEEPS KEEPS GETTING BETTER! CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE NEWER MUSIC. I DON'T HAVE THE BUCKS TO SHE HER LIVE. WHICH WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE! LIKE WINING THE LOTTERY! GOD BLESS YOU CELINE. DAVID

@ramziiiii

I'm thankful I born in her time
This is what legendary sounds like
Extremely original

@davidneumann3527

One of her criminally underrated classics :)

@callmesatria

See Celine now reminds us that She is truly the inspiration for the world today. I am thankful for you, Celine.

@impactmen

Celine Dion always got the best out of me.

@sheliasullivan7814

PTL !! Your untouchable!! Thank you❤️🤍🙏💯🔥😇💕

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