While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
Everything I Own
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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You kept me warm, you kept me warm
You gave my life to me
You set me free, you set me free
The finest years I ever knew
For all the years I had with you
[Chorus]
I give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again
You taught me how to love
What it's of, what it's of
You never said too much but still you showed the way
And I knew from watching you
And nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go
[Chorus]
Is there someone you know
Loving them so
But taking them all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don't hear the words you long to say
Everything I own
Everything I own
Everything I own
Ya know, baby
My love for you will always stay true
That's right, 'cause there is no me without you
I would give anything I own
Everything I own
Nobody can love you, love you, love you
Love you like I do
[Chorus]
Just to have you back again
In the song "Everything I Own" by Crystal Gayle, the lyrics express an immense gratitude for someone who has been a constant source of love and protection in the artist's life. The song starts with the singer thanking the person who sheltered her from harm and kept her warm, giving her the best years of her life. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer would give everything she owns just to have this person back in her life.
The singer then goes on to talk about how this person taught her how to love and showed her what it means to love someone. They never spoke too much about it, but their actions showed the way, and the singer watched and learned how to love from this person. The part of the lyrics that says, "And nobody else could ever know, the part of me that can't let go" shows that the bond between the two is so deep that it will be difficult to let go.
In the final verse, the singer advises others to not take their loved ones for granted because they could lose them someday. The song concludes with the singer reaffirming her love for this person, saying that nobody can love them as she does.
Line by Line Meaning
You sheltered me from harm
You protected and kept me safe from any danger and harm
You kept me warm, you kept me warm
You always provided me warmth and comfort
You gave my life to me
You brought meaning to my life and made it worth living
You set me free, you set me free
You liberated me from my constraints and let me experience freedom
The finest years I ever knew
The years I spent with you were the happiest and most fulfilling of my life
For all the years I had with you
I'm grateful for every moment we've shared together
And I would give everything I own
I'm willing to give up anything I own
I give up my life, my heart, my home
I'm ready to sacrifice everything I have, including my life, heart, and home
Just to have you back again
I want you back in my life more than anything else
You taught me how to love
You showed me what true love is and how to express it
What it's of, what it's of
What love really means and what it entails
You never said too much but still you showed the way
You didn't have to explain love in words, your actions and love itself were enough for me to understand
And I knew from watching you
I learned to love by observing and emulating your examples
And nobody else could ever know
No one else can understand my love for you the way I do
The part of me that can't let go
I can't let go of the feelings, thoughts, and memories I have of you
Is there someone you know
Do you know someone in your life
But taking them all for granted
You're not fully appreciating and valuing them in your life
You may lose them one day
You may face the possibility of losing them forever
Someone takes them away
Someone else might come and take them away from you
And they don't hear the words you long to say
They may never hear or know how much you truly care and feel for them
Ya know, baby
You know, my love
My love for you will always stay true
My love for you will always be genuine and sincere
That's right, 'cause there is no me without you
I cannot imagine my life without you in it
Nobody can love you, love you, love you
No one else can ever love you as much as I do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates
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