Song for You
Chris Botti & Michael Buble Lyrics

I've been so many places
I have traveled to many destinations in my lifetime.

In my life and time
I have lived throughout various periods of time.

I've sung a lot of songs
I have performed and created many pieces of music.

I've made some bad rhymes
I have created some unfavorable lyrics in the past.

I've acted out my life in stages
I have publicly performed my life's story to large audiences.

With ten thousand people watching
Thousands of people have observed my performances.

But we're alone now
Currently, we are in a private setting with no audience.

And I'm singing this song for you
I am performing this song specifically for you.

I know your image of me
I understand your perception of who I am.

Is what I hope to be
I aspire to be the person that you envision.

I've treated you unkindly
I have not always been kind to you.

But girl can't you see
Can't you perceive that...

There's no one more important to me
...you are the most significant person in my life?

So darling can't you please see through me
I implore you, my love, to look beyond my previous behavior.

'Cause we're alone now
Since we are currently without an audience,

And I'm singing my song for you
I am performing this piece especially for you.

You taught me precious secrets
You helped me learn valuable insights.

Of a truth withholding nothing
You shared an absolute truth with me.

You came out in front and I was hiding
You took the lead while I was afraid and held back.

Ooh, but now I'm so much better
Now, I am much more improved and changed from the past.

So if my words don't come together
If my language falls short,

Listen to the melody
Listen intently to the tune itself,

'Cause my love's in there hiding
For affection and love are hidden deep within the notes.

I love you in a place
I hold an affection for you in a location

Where there's no space or time
that transcends the constraints of space and time.

I love you for my life
I have a love and admiration for you that will last my lifetime.

'Cause you're a friend of mine
That is because you are also my dear friend.

And when my life is over
When my time on this earth has come to an end,

Remember when we were together
Recall the moments when we were physically present with each other.

We were alone
We were by ourselves.

And I was singing that song for you
And I was offering you the gift of my voice and my affections.

Whoa, for you
Everything I do and perform is for you.

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