You're All I Need to Get by
Chante Moore; Kenny Lattimore Lyrics


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Like the sweet morning dew,
I took one look at you,
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
You're all, you're all I need to get by.

Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.




You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore's "You're All I Need to Get by" are a declaration of devotion and commitment to each other. The lyrics begin by expressing the immediate connection that was felt upon first seeing each other, with the recognition that they were destined to be together. From there, the song transitions into a promise from the singer to give up their own pride and sacrifice everything for the other person. The singer vows to always be there for the other person, to lift them up when they are down, and to never turn back. Like an eagle protecting its nest, the singer promises to do their best to stand by the other person, to be a source of strength and inspiration, and to help them achieve their goals. Ultimately, the song celebrates the joy and completeness that comes from being with the person you love, and the incredible power they have to lift you up and make you feel whole.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the sweet morning dew,
Just like how morning dew gives everything a new beginning, I felt the same way when I saw you.


I took one look at you,
Seeing you for the first time was enough to give me an instant connection to you.


And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
I knew right away that you were meant to be a part of my life and my future.


With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I was willing to let go of everything I've held onto in order to embrace you.


I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means making sacrifices and dedicating my life to you.


I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
I will follow you anywhere and be by your side whenever you need me.


And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
Whenever I feel like giving up, you will be there to encourage me and help me overcome any obstacles.


There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
Our love is strong enough that we don't need to look back at our past. We have enough in our love to make our future shine.


You're all, you're all I need to get by.
You are everything that I need to live my life to the fullest.


Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Just like how an eagle fiercely protects its nest, I will do my absolute best to protect you and keep you safe.


Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
I will stand beside you like a strong and sturdy tree, and no one can ever break me away from you.


Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
You gave me the strength I needed in my weakest moments when I felt broken down.


Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Even though we don't know what the future holds, together we can overcome any challenges that come our way.


Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I will always do what is best for you and encourage you to achieve even greater heights.


I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
I have complete faith in you and believe that you can give purpose to someone who felt lost or directionless.


'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
Our love is built on a strong foundation, and with our commitment and dedication, nothing can bring us down.


You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
You are my motivation and inspiration to work hard and achieve more in life.


All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
My happiness and joy in life are wrapped up in you, and you bring me all the happiness and completeness that I need.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford

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Best rendition of this song! Love it!

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