Deep Down Inside
Cheryl Dilcher Lyrics
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See, I woke up today, my makeup was upside down
Will you love me in the morning
Will you hold me if it rains
I been meanin' just to tell you
You don't have to dress up today
I love ya, deep down inside
I love ya, deep down inside
Me, if I cry, you know how to make me laugh
You, if you're alone, you know you can always come back
If you're mountain starts to crumble
If your sun should disappear
You're a dreamer,
I got rainbows if you want to we can share
I love ya, deep down inside
I love ya, deep down inside
I love ya, deep down inside
The song "Deep Down Inside" by Cheryl Dilcher is a beautiful love song that expresses the depth of love between two people. The opening verse features the singer describing herself as a "funny face" who is "painted up like a clown". The lyrics are accompanied by a guitar strumming in the background. The singer goes on to explain that she woke up with her makeup upside down, which seems to indicate a sense of disorientation and vulnerability. She then asks her lover if they will still love her in the morning and hold her if it rains. The singer has been meaning to tell her love that they don't have to dress up today which shows how much she just loves them for who they are, even when they’re not at their best.
The chorus features the singer declaring their love deep down inside, and how much they cherish their partner. The singer also talks about their ability to make each other laugh and be happy. The love between the partners is so strong that even if one's world starts to fall apart or the sun disappears, they will still be there for each other. The singer says they have rainbows that they can share together, and are always there to support each other no matter what challenges life may bring.
Overall, the song is a heartwarming love letter expressing the depth of feelings between two people who truly love and support each other. The lyrics are touching and show that love and vulnerability go hand in hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Me, a funny face, I'm painted up like a clown
I may look silly and ridiculous with my painted face resembling a clown's, but that's just how I like it and want to express myself.
See, I woke up today, my makeup was upside down
I had a rough start to the day as things went awry and out of proportion, like my makeup being upside down and completely disheveled.
Will you love me in the morning
I am insecure about whether you will still love me once the dawn breaks and we're back to reality.
Will you hold me if it rains
I am afraid and vulnerable about life's uncertainties, and I hope you will be there for me when things get tough.
I been meanin' just to tell you
I have been wanting to confide in you and express my feelings towards you for a while now.
You don't have to dress up today
You don't have to pretend or put on a façade around me; I love and accept you for who you are, with or without any embellishments.
I love ya, deep down inside
Despite my insecurities and fears, I truly and genuinely love you from the depths of my heart.
Me, if I cry, you know how to make me laugh
If I am feeling low and downcast, you have a way of coming up with something witty or humorous to make me feel better and cheer me up.
You, if you're alone, you know you can always come back
If you ever feel lonely, lost, or disconnected, you can always return to me and we can navigate through all the ups and downs of life together.
If your mountain starts to crumble
Even if everything that you held dear and important starts to fall apart and disintegrate, I will be there to support and console you.
If your sun should disappear
If you ever lose your shine, your happiness, or your hope, I will be there to light up your way and help you find your bearings again.
You're a dreamer,
I understand that you have big aspirations, hopes, and dreams for yourself, and I believe in you and support you in every way.
I got rainbows if you want to we can share
I can offer you optimism, positivity, and hope, even on the darkest days. We can both bask in the beauty and diversity of life if we share it together.
I love ya, deep down inside
My love for you is not arbitrary or superficial, but instead, it is rooted in the very essence of my being and soul.
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Kaltental
One of the most beautiful love songs ever. But never released on CD.
sequentialable12
Michael Kaltental Love the line upside makeup. Truly a beautiful song
drtmnky54
One of the BEST ever. RIP Cheryl.
jamielynnfox
I haven't heard this in years! I had the LP when it was first released. Thanks for posting it! It brought back memories.
revup67
simply a wonderful tune..great hook at the chorus..RIP Cheryl. Picked up Magic in '74 and still a cherished favorite
Ela Lewandowska
I don't understand the world anymore - why wasn't this a huge hit!?? A beautiful song.
Dave Gordon
The best of the best music rarely gets heard. Why is that? This is her best song and she is far superior to most of the generic female artists of today. Thanks. dg
sequentialable12
fantastic, love her confident energy from her second vinyl
Heart Mind
Just discovered this gem. I have been listening to her albums for an hour now. Kept thinking wow, she seems almost like a 70s version of Taylor Swift and I say that in a very positive way-I can appreciate the talent and skill of TS though not my genre for sure-I am more a Pretenders, Cocteau Twins fan. Then I googled her and she is also a Pennsylvanian. Maybe it is just the accent and the confident annunciation? Anyway, sorry to hear she passed and grateful to hear this lovely person’s contributions to the world.
Dave Gordon
First heard this on a melancholy midwest ugly gray day - and somehow it was such a good song - I snapped out of myself and felt better the rest of the day. Listen often and go make the day for someone else.