Another World
Crystal Gayle & Gary Morris Lyrics
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Risking all that I had
Whenever I could
But then one day it happened
You appeared like from a dream
And we moved in synch like dancing
With our hearts in harmony
Chorus:
You are my way
To another world
Your are the one who makes me fly so high
You are the rain when my spirits run dry
You give my life
A hope that's real
'Cause when I'm with you
You take me away
To another world
All my life I've been called a hopeless romantic
Waiting for my prince
To sweep me away
But when I found you I felt different
Than I ever felt before
Suddenly I was taking no chances
By walking through your door
chorus...
The first two lines of Crystal Gayle & Gary Morris's song "Another World" convey the idea that throughout his life, the singer has constantly lived life on the edge, taking risks and living without regard for what will happen next. However, his perspective changes when he meets his lover, who seems to appear out of a dream. From that moment on, the singer is in perfect harmony with his partner, as if they are dancing in a synchronized manner. The chorus describes how his lover is his way to another world, and how she makes him feel like he can fly high. She is also the rain that gives him life when his spirits are low. When he is with her, he says, she takes him away to another world, thus giving him hope and clarity to his life.
The song speaks of a personal narrative, and the way that a person can change their entire perspective when they meet someone who they truly love. Throughout the song, the singer is in awe of his lover, and he marvels at how different he feels from how he used to. For example, he states that he used to be a reckless gambler, but that all changes with his newfound love. His love interest is the one thing that truly brings him happiness and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always seen myself as a reckless gambler
Throughout my life, I have always viewed myself as someone who takes risks, putting everything I have on the line whenever I had the opportunity.
Risking all that I had
I was doing everything in my power, without any thought for consequences, even if it meant losing everything I had.
Whenever I could
I have been taking risks every time the opportunity presented itself.
But then one day it happened
One day, something happened and everything changed.
You appeared like from a dream
You came into my life when I least expected it, as if you were a dream come true.
And we moved in synch like dancing
Our movements were in perfect harmony, like we were dancing together.
With our hearts in harmony
We shared a deep connection that was rooted in our hearts.
You are my way
You are the path that leads me to where I need to go in life.
To another world
You have the ability to transport me to a different place, both physically and emotionally.
Your are the one who makes me fly so high
You bring me to new heights, both figuratively and literally.
You are the rain when my spirits run dry
When I feel low, you are the one person who can bring me back up and fill me with hope.
You give my life
You provide new meaning and purpose to my existence.
A hope that's real
The hope that you instill in me is tangible and genuine.
'Cause when I'm with you
Being in your presence has an immeasurable impact on me.
You take me away
You have the ability to take me away from all the chaos and turmoil in the world.
To another world
You transport me to a completely different reality.
All my life I've been called a hopeless romantic
Throughout my life, I have been labeled as someone who believes in true love and fairy tales.
Waiting for my prince
I have always been waiting for my perfect man to come and sweep me off my feet.
To sweep me away
To be taken away from the life that I have always known and into a new world.
But when I found you I felt different
Upon finding you, I didn't know what it was but I felt an instant shift in my perspective.
Than I ever felt before
This feeling I had was different than anything I had ever felt before.
Suddenly I was taking no chances
All of a sudden, I was no longer taking any unnecessary risks.
By walking through your door
I had already found what I was always looking for, and I was willing to take the necessary steps to make it work.
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This refrain represents the ultimate expression of what the artist has found in her romantic partner.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MattJr4793
You are my way You are my way
To Another World To Another World
You are the one who makes me fly so high
You are the rain when my spirits run dry
You give my life You give my life
A hope that’s real
Cause when I’m with you
You take me away to Another World
@DRAGON1995
2:24 Title Logo With Announcer:
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Another World
2:30 Copyright Byline Appears:
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2:34 Fade To Black
Shortly After: Short Version Of Production Logo Appears With Jingle
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@angelacompstoned.s.2452
I still hold this as the best soap opening theme ever
@claystevenson1821
Totally agree
@stevenjamesrash
This continues to be true.
@peterkellner146
@@stevenjamesrash the most innovative of all songs
@trevorbayers2175
High Upon This Love by Dionne Warwick is pretty awesome too (the theme to The Bold & The Beautiful)
@chadbaughman401
Oh yea
@preciousjey
The little man from Golden Girls.
@GenXorcist1976
SHRIMP… (not being unkind, quoting Mrs. Blanche Devereaux) 😊
@BigCJFan
Best Soap theme in history in my opinion
@christophercoleman1895
indeed it was