Hart became an instant hit with his rebellious looks, and his first album released in 1983 First Offense, featuring the hit song Sunglasses at Night. The album sold well in both Canada and the United States. The follow-up album was Boy in the Box in 1985, another very successful album featuring the song Never Surrender, which would be his highest-charting single. Hart would continue to record music, but his commercial success was significantly reduced after Box.
Today, Hart lives in the Bahamas with his wife, musician Julie Masse, and their four children.
You & I
Corey Hart Lyrics
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Monsters climb my wall
Chimera in sight, no fright
Revelations after all
I've been blessed in a shining world
So beautiful, so bountiful
I have tasted the sweetest wine
Like honey from your lips
You wanna love, you wanna see
I want same rivers too
You wanna breathe, you wanna feel
I want same oceans too
You wanna fly, you wanna give
I want you and I
You read Siddartha by Hesse
I confess, I fell asleep in central park
Enlighten me my friend there's no end
That could ever keep us apart
Driven to tears evolution cries
Butterflies always change
Enchanted by your world tonight
Touch me while I dream
I do believe
You wanna love, you wanna see
I want same rivers too
You wanna breathe, you wanna feel
I want same oceans too
You wanna fly, you wanna give
I want you and I
In a poetic state of grace
I will write to you
This is no ordinary light
This is our life
You wanna love, you wanna see
I want same rivers too
You wanna breathe, you wanna feel
I want same oceans too
You wanna fly, you wanna give
I want...
You wanna love
You wanna live I want...you and I
In Corey Hart’s song “You & I,” the opening lines set the tone for the song with the mention of Halloween night and monsters climbing the wall. However, Hart quickly indicates that there is no fright despite the appearance of a Chimera. This is a metaphor for the obstacles and challenges that may come about in a relationship, but ultimately they do not scare the singer away. He goes on to describe his belief that he has been blessed in a shining world that is beautiful and bountiful. He has tasted the sweetest wine, and it is like honey from his lover's lips. This imagery suggests that he has experienced the best in life and love with his partner.
The chorus of “You & I” speaks directly to the desires of two hearts yearning for the same things. The repetition of the phrases “you wanna” and “I want” highlights the common ground between the two lovers. They both want to love, see, breathe, feel, fly, and give. The final line of the first chorus is “I want you and I,” which directly states the singer’s desire for his partner. The second verse refers to Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, which is a novel that explores self-discovery and the search for enlightenment. Though the singer admits to falling asleep while reading the book in Central Park, he asks his partner to enlighten him further. He suggests that there is no end that could keep them apart, which highlights the depth of their connection. Hart’s use of poetic language shines through in these verses with the mention of tears falling, butterflies changing, and an enchanted world surrounding him. With these words, he shows his partner that he is enamored and captivated by her.
Line by Line Meaning
Halloween night, tonight
It is currently Halloween night.
Monsters climb my wall
Figurative monsters are present in my life.
Chimera in sight, no fright
A mythical creature is seen without fear.
Revelations after all
Realizations and discoveries have come to light.
I've been blessed in a shining world
The world is beautiful and full of blessings for me.
So beautiful, so bountiful
The world is full of both beauty and abundance.
I have tasted the sweetest wine
I have experienced great joy.
Like honey from your lips
This joy came from a loved one.
I do believe...
The artist has faith in something.
You wanna love, you wanna see
You desire love and new experiences.
I want same rivers too
I also desire these things.
You wanna breathe, you wanna feel
You desire to be alive and fully experience life.
I want same oceans too
I also desire a rich and full life.
You wanna fly, you wanna give
You want to be free and give back to others.
I want you and I
The singer desires to be with the listener to experience these things together.
You read Siddartha by Hesse
The listener has read a specific book.
I confess, I fell asleep in central park
The artist has admitted to falling asleep in a specific location.
Enlighten me my friend there's no end
The singer is seeking enlightenment and believes there is no end to this journey.
That could ever keep us apart
Even if there are obstacles, the singer and listener will stay connected.
Driven to tears evolution cries
The changes and progress of life can be emotional or painful.
Butterflies always change
Life is constantly changing like the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
Enchanted by your world tonight
This world the listener speaks of is captivating.
Touch me while I dream
The singer desires physical touch and intimacy with the listener.
In a poetic state of grace
The artist is in a heightened state of emotion, similar to that of a poet.
I will write to you
The singer will express these emotions to the listener through writing.
This is no ordinary light
This connection between the singer and listener is not mundane or commonplace.
This is our life
This connection is an important part of the singer's life.
You wanna live
The listener desires to truly live their life.
I want...you and I
The artist desires a connection with the listener to truly live their life together.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maryjane Sutherland
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maryjane Sutherland
Love u baby I can't live without u u are my love for ever
maryjane Sutherland
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maryjane Sutherland
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maryjane Sutherland
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maryjane Sutherland
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