You're the Inspiration
Chicago Lyrics


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You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time

You should know
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind
In my heart, in my soul
Baby

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
no one needs you more than I need you

And I know (and I know)
Yes I know that it's plain to see
So in love when we're together
now I know (now I know)
That I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time

You should know (yes, you need to know)
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind
You're in my heart, in my soul

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
no one needs you more than I need you (no one needs you more than I)

Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
no one needs you more than I need you (no one needs you more)

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration

When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind (no one needs you more than I)
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind (no on needs you more than I)
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time




When you love somebody
Always on my mind (no one needs you more than I)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chicago's song "You're the Inspiration" express the deep connection and love the singer has for someone who brings meaning and inspiration to their life. The lyrics convey that the love between them was meant to last forever and that the singer wants the other person to be with them from tonight until the end of time. The song refers to the fact that this special someone is always on the singer's mind and in their heart and soul. The lyrics express that the singer needs the other person more than anyone else and that they bring feeling to their life. The singer wants this person near them, to hear them saying that they need them.


The song is a beautiful expression of love and devotion, with a melody that is easy to sing along to. It became a hit single in 1984 and is often played at weddings, romantic occasions, and on radio stations that specialize in love songs. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years and continues to be a beloved classic.


Line by Line Meaning

You know our love was meant to be
I believe that our love is destined to endure


The kind of love to last forever
Our love is of the type that can withstand the test of time


And I want you here with me
I desire your presence to be besides me


From tonight until the end of time
I yearn that you be with me until the end of the world


You should know
I need to tell you


Everywhere I go
Regardless of where I am at, you never leave my thoughts


Always on my mind
You are a constant thought that does not fade away


In my heart, in my soul
You are within me at a deeper level


Baby
An affectionate term of address


You're the meaning in my life
Your presence gives a purpose and significance to my existence


You're the inspiration
You provide motivation to excel or create


You bring feeling to my life
Your existence evokes emotions within me


Want to have you near me
My desire is to have you besides me


I want to have you hear me saying
I wish for you to listen to the words I speak


No one needs you more than I need you
I have an unparalleled requirement for you compared to others


And I know (and I know)
I am aware and certain


Yes I know that it's plain to see
It's evident that what I perceive is true


So in love when we're together
I am enamored with you when we commune


Now I know (now I know)
Currently, I am aware and assured


That I need you here with me
I require your presence to be adjacent to me


You should know (yes, you need to know)
I'm impelled to tell you


When you love somebody
The moment you cherish someone


'Til the end of time
Until time transcends


Always on my mind (no one needs you more than I)
You never escape my thoughts (I need you more than anyone else)


no one needs you more than I need you (no one needs you more)
My necessity for you is unparalleled (no one else needs you this much)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Peter Cetera, David Foster

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@pavopulta

You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love that lasts forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know, everywhere I go
You're always on my mind, in my heart, in my soul

Baby, you're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me sayin
No one needs you more than I need you

And I know, yes I know that its plain to see
We're so in love when we're together
Now I know, that I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know, everywhere I go
You're always on my mind, in my heart, in my soul



@jacobfrancisco4890

You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind
In my heart
In my soul
Baby
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
And I know (And I know)
Yes I know that it's plain to see
So in love when we're together
Now I know (Now I know)
That I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know (Yes, you need to know )
Everywhere I go
You're always on my mind
You're in my heart
In my soul
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more than I)
Want to have you near me
I want to have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more)
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No one needs you more than I
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No on needs you more than I



All comments from YouTube:

@ronaldmccutcheon1329

I was 19, and my 17 year old girlfriend told me she found us a song. It has remained our song since its release. Almost 32 years of marriage.

@tommypauly3249

VERY COOL!!

@StonesAndSand

Same story here....we're coming up on 34 years. 1984 will live forever!

@melirostand6533

@@StonesAndSand Waoh!

@rubenifrah3388

i'm jalous, Today is i'm turning 19 !!!😭

@ronaldmccutcheon1329

@@rubenifrah3388
Ruben, go find the love of your life.

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@xanvega

I am listening to this while my husband is in the hospital. And I am bawling my eyes out as I single along as if it were a prayer for his healing. He is everything to me, the reason I am alive and stay alive.... and I can't live without him even for a night. He is all that is good in my life, and I can't bear the thought of losing him.

Edit: He is now, back home, and back to work. When he came home, he held me and sang it to me as I wept, told me I am his inspiration because without me, he would have given up. Thank you to all the kind words.

@DaisyDukester

I believe we are the generation that had music that put us together, and kept us together

@xanvega

@@DaisyDukester Well, he and I are millennials, I was 4 when the song came out and he wasn't born until a year later but age doesn't matter when it comes to great music. The song just meant everything to us and after being together for more than 20 years (married 19 of them), we are each others inspiration. He got me through some of my worst times, and has been helping me heal from the ones he couldn't be there for. We endured homelessness, deaths, and children loss together. We had our falling outs but still clung to each other. Mine and his love was meant to be. People are shocked that we have been together this long while everyone else our age has been getting divorced before they reach the 5 year mark.

Sorry to ramble... I just miss my soulmate and won't see him again for at least a week and I hate it.

@JanRay2020

I pray healing for your husband and God's comfort & peace to your heart

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