A Song for You
Christina Aguilera (feat Herbie Hancock) Lyrics

I've been so many places in my life and time
Throughout my life, I've had the opportunity to travel and experience many things

I've sung a lot of songs, I have made some bad rhymes
Although I've had many successes, I've also made mistakes and had failures

I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watching
I've lived my life openly, in the public eye, with many people observing me

But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
Despite my public persona, right now it's just you and me, and I want to express my feelings through this song

I know your image of me is what I hope to be, I've treated you unkindly
I understand that you have an idea of who I am, but sometimes I've acted poorly towards you

But girl can't you see, there's no one more important to me
Despite my mistakes, you are incredibly important to me

So darling can't you please see through me, 'cause we're alone now
I want you to understand the true me, especially since we're in a private moment together

And I'm singing my song for you, you taught me precious secrets
This song is for you, and I want to acknowledge how you have taught me important lessons

The truth withholding nothing, you came out in front
You've always been honest with me, even when it was difficult, and that has set you apart from others

When I was hiding, but now I'm so much better
There was a time when I wasn't being truthful with myself, but because of your influence, I'm in a much better place now

So if my words don't come together, listen to the melody
If I struggle to articulate my feelings, look to the music to understand what's truly in my heart

'Cause my love is in there hiding
Even if I don't always share my emotions directly, my love for you is always present

I love you in a place where there is no space or time,
My love for you is not limited by physical restrictions, it exists in a deeper, more spiritual realm

I love you for my life
You are an integral part of my life and it wouldn't be complete without you

'Cause you are a friend of mine, and when my life is over
You are not just a love interest, but also a true friend, and I want you to remember that even after I'm gone

Remember, when we were together
Whenever you think of me, I want you to remember the moments we shared together

We were alone and I was singing my song for you
During those alone moments, I expressed my love through this song, so cherish it forever

And when my life is over, remember when we were together
Even in death, I want you to hold onto the memories of our time together

We were alone, and I was singing my song for you
No matter what happened in the outside world, during those moments alone, all that mattered was you and me

For you
Everything I've said in this song is a tribute to you, my love