When I
Devotion Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, whoa, yeah

I sit and think about you
Your eyes are calling my heart
I wish I can give you my love
But I don't know where to start
All that I ask
Is to feel your touch
And have your hand in mine
To feel your heart
Beat next to mine
Would make my dreams come true

When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain?
When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone to love

You know the times we shared
Could never be compared
To the love that we'd have
If you were by my side
I vow from now to then
This love will never end
The feelings I hold inside

Will you be the one
To fill this emptiness
I know (I know)
That no one could never take (could ever take)
Could never take your place

When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)
When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone

Inside, I'm crying
So will you open up your arms?
And I pray that you'll be the one
You'll be the one
You're the only one for me

When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I fall, girl, will you be there?
When I need someone, will you be there? (need someone to love)

When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)

When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)

When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)




When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone to love

Overall Meaning

The song "When I" by Devotion is a love ballad expressing the deep and intense feelings of a person towards their lover. The song talks about the powerful emotions of love, longing, and devotion that the singer has for their partner. They are desperate for their lover's touch and for them to be by their side, promising that the love they share will never die.


The lyrics suggest that the singer is conflicted about admitting their feelings because they don't know where to start. The singer asks if their lover will be there for them when they feel lost, when they cry, or when they fall, drawing an emotional connection to the deep trust they share with each other.


The main theme of the song stems from the singer's desire to find someone who loves them unconditionally and supports them through everything life throws their way. The recurring lyrics of "will you be there?" highlight the singer's desperate need for intimate and emotional support in their life.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and deep emotional attachment. It is a plea for emotional support and an affirmation of the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I sit and think about you
I constantly ponder about you


Your eyes are calling my heart
Your eyes draw me in with love and desire


I wish I can give you my love
I want to express my love to you


But I don't know where to start
However, I am unsure of how to begin


All that I ask
My only request is


Is to feel your touch
To experience the sensation of your touch


And have your hand in mine
To hold hands together


To feel your heart
To sense the beating of your heart


Beat next to mine
In rhythm with my own heart


Would make my dreams come true
It would fulfill my most fervent dreams


When I'm lost, will you find my way?
In times of confusion, will you guide me?


When I cry, will you ease my pain?
In times of sadness, will you comfort me?


When I fall, will you lift me up?
In times of trouble, will you help me up?


When I need someone to love
When I yearn to be loved


You know the times we shared
The moments we have experienced together


Could never be compared
Are incomparable to any other


To the love that we'd have
To the love that we could share


If you were by my side
If you were close to me


I vow from now to then
I promise from this moment onwards


This love will never end
That this love will be everlasting


The feelings I hold inside
The emotions that I keep within


Will you be the one
Are you the person


To fill this emptiness
To take away this feeling of emptiness


I know (I know)
I am aware


That no one could never take (could ever take)
That nobody else can ever replace


Could never take your place
Your position in my life is irreplaceable


Inside, I'm crying
Internally, I am weeping


So will you open up your arms?
Will you embrace me?


And I pray that you'll be the one
I hope that you are the one


You'll be the one
You are the one


You're the only one for me
You are the sole person for me


When I'm lost, oh girl, will you be there?
In times of confusion, will you be present, my girl?


When I cry, oh girl, will you be there?
In times of sadness, will you be there for me, my girl?


When I fall, girl, will you be there?
In times of trouble, will you come to my aid, girl?


When I need someone, will you be there?
When I need someone to love, will you be there for me?


Will you wipe the tears?
Will you wipe my tears away?


From off my face?
From my cheeks?




Lyrics © Djamboe Music
Written by: Eric Cruz, Ian Pesigan, John-Paul Riturban, Richmond Andal, Rodney Hidalgo, Roy E. Doeve

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@trusttheprocess2833

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, whoa, yeah
I sit and think about you
Your eyes are calling my heart
I wish I can give you my love
But I don't know where to start
All that I ask
Is to feel your touch
And have your hand in mine
To feel your heart
Beat next to mine
Would make my dreams come true
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain?
When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone to love
You know the times we shared
Could never be compared
To the love that we'd have
If you were by my side
I vow from now to then
This love will never end
The feelings I hold inside
Will you be the one
To fill this emptiness
I know (I know)
That no one could never take (could ever take)
Could never take your place
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)
When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone
Inside, I'm crying
So will you open up your arms?
And I pray that you'll be the one
You'll be the one
You're the only one for me
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I fall, girl, will you be there?
When I need someone, will you be there? (need someone to love)
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)
When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone to love



All comments from YouTube:

@trusttheprocess2833

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, whoa, yeah
I sit and think about you
Your eyes are calling my heart
I wish I can give you my love
But I don't know where to start
All that I ask
Is to feel your touch
And have your hand in mine
To feel your heart
Beat next to mine
Would make my dreams come true
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain?
When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone to love
You know the times we shared
Could never be compared
To the love that we'd have
If you were by my side
I vow from now to then
This love will never end
The feelings I hold inside
Will you be the one
To fill this emptiness
I know (I know)
That no one could never take (could ever take)
Could never take your place
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)
When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone
Inside, I'm crying
So will you open up your arms?
And I pray that you'll be the one
You'll be the one
You're the only one for me
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there?
When I fall, girl, will you be there?
When I need someone, will you be there? (need someone to love)
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)
When I'm lost, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I'm lost, will you find my way?)
When I cry, oh, girl, will you be there? (When I cry, will you ease my pain?)
When I fall, girl, will you be there? (When I fall, will you lift me up?
When I need someone, will you be there? (When I need someone to love)
When I'm lost, will you find my way?
When I cry, will you ease my pain? (Will you wipe the tears)
When I fall, will you lift me up? (From off my face?)
When I need someone to love

@Murdokk07

Still listening in 2019! This song brings me back to the 90's! Love it! When I?!

@khathn4200

Im 31 but i used to slap this about 15 years ago 😆

@touchang3787

Holy crap I finally found this song. Been over 20 years since I heard this song.

@baluc001

I was 6 years old when I heard these songs on my sister’s mixtape with Kai and pinay, she was all about the slow jamz

@supermale

definitely nostalgic *sigh* songs like these made high school great

@lilmztearz

Aww, this song is a walk to memory lane. sniffles

@shalavlog

Love this song ❤

@wheredidileavemycell

This reminds me of my childhood growing up in cali...slow jams and school dances

@funintegras

Funny how most of the comments on this page shows that we were in highschool when we Devotion was popular. Thats cool.

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