People Come People Go
Chris Willis/David Guetta/Joachim Garraud Lyrics
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But your touch cuts me deeper
And still it grows at the center
I will always remember
Years gone by
Seems like you're still here
Every night in my dreams
I will always remember
Never been one to give my heart up so easily
But now you're gone wish I'd given my heart completely
In the touch of a stranger I can feel you
In the eyes of a child I see your face
Your hold on my soul
Keeps me from danger
No matter how hard I try
These memories I can't erase
People come and people go
But your touch cuts me deeper
And still it grows at the center
I will always remember
Years gone by
Seems like you're still here
Every night in my dreams
You remind me with kisses so tender
I will always remember
In the brush of a stranger I can feel you
In the eyes of a child I see your face
Your hold on my soul
Keeps me from danger
No matter how hard I try
These memories I can't replace.
The lyrics of Chris Willis, David Guetta, and Joachim Garraud's "People Come, People Go" speak to the enduring impact of love and connection, even when time and circumstance may conspire to separate us. The song starts with a recognition that people come and go in life, but that certain connections are able to cut us deeply and leave a lasting impression on our hearts. The singer acknowledges that they will always remember this particular person - their touch, their kisses, and the way they linger in their dreams even years later.
The lyrics then take a reflective turn, as the singer admits they were not always open to giving away their heart. However, in the wake of this particular person's absence, they realize that they wish they had given themselves fully to the relationship. Now the singer seeks reminders of their lost love in the touch of strangers and the faces of children, as if doing so might bring them closer to the memory of the person they can't forget.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the hold that this person continues to have over their soul, keeping them from danger even as they struggle to move on. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the power of love to shape our lives, and the ways in which love continues to affect us long after those we've loved have gone.
Line by Line Meaning
People come and people go
People enter and leave one's life
But your touch cuts me deeper
The impact of the person's touch is profound and deeply felt
And still it grows at the center
The intensity of the feeling continues to increase at the core of one's being
I will always remember
There is a lingering memory and impression of the person
Years gone by
Time has passed
Seems like you're still here
The presence of the person still feels palpable
Every night in my dreams
The person appears in one's nightly subconscious thoughts
You remind me with kisses so tender
The person's affectionate gestures are a constant reminder
Never been one to give my heart up so easily
Generally hesitant to give oneself emotionally
But now you're gone wish I'd given my heart completely
Regret over not having fully committed to the relationship with the person
In the touch of a stranger I can feel you
The remnants of the person's touch are evident in interactions with new acquaintances
In the eyes of a child I see your face
The person's likeness is visible in the features of a child's visage
Your hold on my soul
The person has a significant influence on one's spirit and being
Keeps me from danger
The person's presence is a source of protection and security
No matter how hard I try
Despite intentional effort
These memories I can't erase
The memories of the person are persistent and cannot be forgotten
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JEAN CHARLES MARCEL GERARD CARRE, PIERRE DAVID GUETTA, JOACHIM ANDRE GARRAUD, PETER KITSCH, PIERRE FRANCOIS RICHEUX, CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WILLIS
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