You're All I Need To Get By
Diana Ross Lyrics
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I took one look at you,
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
In Diana Ross's song You're All I Need to Get By, she sings about the extent of her love and dedication to the person she is singing to. The opening lines reflect Ross's instant attraction and connection to the person, comparing it to the sweetness of morning dew. She goes on to sing about how their love is truly meant to be, and how nothing will get in the way of their happiness. Ross describes herself as sacrificing for this person and dedicating her life to them, "throwing away" her pride to make their relationship work. She promises to be there for them whenever they need her, and to push them forward when they cannot find it in themselves to do so. Ross also uses metaphors to depict her loyalty to this person, comparing herself to an eagle protecting her nest and a tree that nobody can move. In the end, she sings that their love is all she needs to be truly happy, and all the joys of the world can be wrapped up in one person.
The message of the song is one of love and devotion, with Ross expressing how important this person is to her and how much she is willing to do for them. The lyrics are full of metaphors and analogies, conveying a sense of strength and stability in their relationship. Ross's powerful vocals lend themselves well to the song's powerful message, emphasizing the emotion behind the lyrics. The song has become a classic and remains a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the sweet morning dew,
Just like the freshness of the morning dew, as soon as I saw you, I knew you were meant to be in my life.
I took one look at you,
I only needed one glance to realize that you were the one for me.
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
It was so evident from the start that you were the person I was destined to be with.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I let go of my ego and opened up my heart to receive you with open arms.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I am willing to do anything and everything to make you happy, and to devote my whole life to you.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
I will follow you wherever you go, and I will always be there for you, especially in your times of need.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
Whenever I feel like giving up, you will be there to motivate and encourage me to keep pushing forward.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
We are fully committed to each other and our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles that come our way.
You're all, you're all I need to get by.
You are my everything, and I can get through anything with you by my side.
Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Just like a loyal eagle, I will protect you and do everything in my power to keep you safe.
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
I will stand by you unwaveringly, like a sturdy tree, and no one can ever come between us.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
My love for you has given me the strength to overcome my weaknesses and heal my wounds.
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
I am uncertain about the future, but together we can face any challenge and achieve our goals.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I am motivated to do whatever benefits you and to encourage you to achieve your highest potential.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
I believe in you so much that you can change me and transform me into the best version of myself.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
Our foundation — based on love and determination — is perfect for a relationship that will last.
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
You are my motivation as to what I want to strive for and trying a little bit more.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
With you, I feel like I have all the happiness and joy in the world bottled up in one person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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