Song for You
Coffee & Cigarette Lyrics

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I know I've been
Out of my control
Way I was before
But I hope you can see
I was lost and wandering
Just riding on the wind

And I need your voice to save me

I need the sun to kiss my skin
Wake up, no time to go backwards

I think I'm ready for you
Honestly, I do
I think I'm ready for you
Honestly, I do
I think I'm ready for you
I think I'm ready for you
I think I'm ready for you

I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready

And when you are beside me
I never lose myself
And everywhere that I go
I know, I know

And I need your voice to save me
I need the sun to kiss my skin
Wake up, no time to go backwards
Nothing to lose

I think I'm ready for you
Honestly, I do
I think I'm ready for you
Honestly, I do

I think I'm ready for you
(I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready)

I think I'm ready for you
(I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready)

I think I'm ready for you
(I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready)

I think I'm ready
(I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready, you know, I think I'm ready
I think I'm ready for you, I think I'm ready)

I need your voice to save me
I need the sun to kiss my skin
Wake up, no time to go backwards
Nothing to lose

I think I'm ready for you
Honestly, I do
I think I'm ready for you

Honestly, I do
I think I'm ready

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Song for You" by Coffee & Cigarettes revolve around the themes of personal growth, self-reflection, and the desire for connection. The singer acknowledges that they have been "out of control" and lost in the past but express hope that the listener can understand their journey. They describe themselves as "lost and wandering" and riding on the wind, indicating a sense of aimlessness and uncertainty in their life.

The singer confesses that they need the listener's voice and the warmth of the sun to save them. This suggests that they seek validation and support from the person they are addressing. They long for a transformative experience that will awaken them, urging them to "wake up" and not dwell on the past. There is a sense of urgency in the desire to move forward and embrace the future.

The repetition of the lines "I think I'm ready for you, honestly, I do" emphasizes the singer's readiness for a deeper connection. They indicate that being with the listener allows them to remain true to themselves and not lose their identity. The lyrics express a sense of comfort and security found in the presence of the person they address, with the singer feeling grounded and never losing themselves.

Overall, "Song for You" depicts a personal journey of growth and a desire for a meaningful connection where the singer finds solace and a sense of purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I've been
I am aware of the mistakes I have made

Out of my control
Not having the power to change my circumstances

Way I was before
The way I used to be in the past

But I hope you can see
I have faith that you can understand

I was lost and wandering
I was confused and aimlessly searching

Just riding on the wind
Simply going wherever life takes me

And I need your voice to save me
I require your guidance to rescue me

I need the sun to kiss my skin
I long for the warmth of the sun on my body

Wake up, no time to go backwards
It's time to embrace the present and move forward

I think I'm ready for you
I believe I am prepared for a relationship with you

Honestly, I do
Sincerely, I truly believe so

And when you are beside me
When you are by my side

I never lose myself
I never lose my sense of identity

And everywhere that I go
No matter where I go

I know, I know
I am aware, I understand

Nothing to lose
There is nothing at stake

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . Sanele, Ben Abraham, Celeste Epiphany Waite, Nkosinathi Maphumulo

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