Amanda
Dennis Quaid Lyrics


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sometimes your like a baby
i got to treat you like a child
sometimes your like a woman
you got a wink that drives me wild
you got a wisdom to your thinking
takes you way beyond your years
but i can see right through your feelings
that i can recognize your fears.

sandra therez so much you havent tried
sandra you cant sort out the truth from lies
sandra may you never sing the blues.
sandra looking for a love thatz true
you think you know just how you wanna live
but you dont even know what lifes got to give.

i dont wanna be a preacher
i only wanna be best friend
but i got one thing i gotta tell you
when the wind blows you gotta bend

sandra therez so much you havent tried
sandra cant sort out the truth from lies
sandra may you never sing thr bluez
sandra looking for a love thats true
you think you know just how you wanna live
but you dont even know what lifes got to give

sandra theres so much you havent tried
sandra cant sort out the truth from lies
sandra may you never sing the blues
ssndra looking for a love thats true
you think you know just how you wanna live
but you dont even know what lifes got to give





you think you know just how you wanna live
but you dont even know what lifes got to give.

Overall Meaning

The song Amanda by Dennis Quaid is a heartfelt message to a girl named Sandra. The song begins with Quaid acknowledging that Sandra has a duality to her personality. At times, she is mature and wise beyond her years, but at other times, she is childlike and needs to be treated delicately. However, regardless of her moods, Quaid can see through her feelings and recognize her fears.


In the second verse, Quaid tells Sandra that there is so much she hasn't experienced yet and that she can't sort out the truth from lies. The chorus repeats the message that Quaid hopes Sandra never has to sing the blues and that she is looking for a love that is true. He reminds her that she thinks she knows how she wants to live her life but that she does not know what life has in store for her.


The song's closing reminds Sandra that even if she thinks she knows how she wants to live, she does not know what life has in store for her. Quaid does not want to preach to Sandra but wants to be her best friend, and he advises her that when the winds of life blow, she needs to bend. The song's overall message is that life is uncertain, and even when we think we know what we want, there is always the potential for the unexpected.


Line by Line Meaning

sometimes your like a baby
At times, you behave like a baby who needs extra care and attention.


i got to treat you like a child
Therefore, I have to treat you like a child to ensure that you are safe and taken care of.


sometimes your like a woman
At other times, you exhibit maturity and act like a grown woman.


you got a wink that drives me wild
You have a flirtatious and captivating gaze that enraptures me.


you got a wisdom to your thinking
You possess a great depth of insight and understanding.


takes you way beyond your years
Your way of thinking and your perspective go beyond your age and experience.


but i can see right through your feelings
However, I can easily see through your emotions and understand what you are going through.


that i can recognize your fears.
I can identify the things that make you anxious and afraid.


sandra therez so much you havent tried
Sandra, there are many things you have not experienced or experimented with.


sandra you cant sort out the truth from lies
You often struggle to differentiate between what is real and what is pretend.


sandra may you never sing the blues.
Sandra, I hope you will never experience sadness and heartbreak.


sandra looking for a love thatz true
You are searching for a love that is authentic and sincere.


you think you know just how you wanna live
You believe that you have figured out how you want to live your life.


but you dont even know what lifes got to give.
However, you are unaware of what challenges and situations may come your way in your lifetime.


i dont wanna be a preacher
I have no intention of delivering a sermon or moral lesson to you.


i only wanna be best friend
I only want to be your closest friend who is always there for you.


but i got one thing i gotta tell you
However, there is one message I need to communicate to you.


when the wind blows you gotta bend
When you face adverse situations, you need to be flexible and adapt to the circumstances.


sandra theres so much you havent tried
Once again, Sandra, there are many opportunities and experiences you have yet to try.


sandra cant sort out the truth from lies
You still struggle with telling apart facts from fiction.


sandra may you never sing the blues
I still hope that you never experience sadness and grief in your life.


sandra looking for a love thats true
Your quest for a faithful and genuine love still continues.


you think you know just how you wanna live
You may believe that you have a clear idea of how you want to lead your life.


but you dont even know what lifes got to give.
However, you are not fully aware of the surprises and challenges that life may have in store for you.


sandra theres so much you havent tried
Once again, Sandra, there is so much waiting for you to explore.


sandra cant sort out the truth from lies
You still struggle with discriminating facts from fictions.


sandra may you never sing the blues
I still hope that you will never have to experience sadness and melancholy.


sandra looking for a love thats true
You are still searching for an honest and sincere love.


you think you know just how you wanna live
You may still cling to the belief that you have a well-defined plan for your life.


but you dont even know what lifes got to give.
However, you cannot predict the future and what it may hold for you.


you think you know just how you wanna live
Once again, you may believe that you have a clear understanding of how you want to lead your life.


but you dont even know what lifes got to give.
You still do not have a complete understanding of what the future may bring your way.




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