Take my Breath away
Doug Adkins Lyrics
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I was born a hard luck rollin' stone
It was a long and very dusty road
Where there's a will, I heard there's a way, I believed
Sooner or later, that things might go my way
Though for some time, my luck hadn't changed
Cause I opened my eyes... and dancin' right there with me... An I say...
Hey, where did you come from
Pinch me please, cause I might be dreamin'
To be dancin' with a gal like you
Two steps forward and one step back
Feels so good, think I'm right on track
You flash that smile my troubles just melt away
You take my breath away
I ain't the most ingenious guy, that's for sure
But I knew that workin' hard was my life
That's just how I survived
And I don't let life get me down
I just keep keepin' my nose to the grindstone
Thinkin' to myself every night, when I get home
That I guess the man upstairs
Can even make a blind man see
Cause I open the door and smilin' right back at me, An I say
Hey, where did you come from
Pinch me please, cause I might be dreamin'
To be loved by a gal like you
Two steps forward and one step back
Feels so good, think I'm right on track
You flash that smile my troubles just melt away
You take my breath... you take my breath away
An I say hey, where did you come from
Pinch me please, cause I must be dreamin'
To be loved by a gal like you
Two steps forward and one step back
Feels so good, know we're right on track
You flash that smile my troubles just melt away
You take my breath... you take my breath away
The first verse of "Take My Breath Away" by Doug Adkins talks about the struggles the singer has faced since he was about ten years old, feeling like he was born a "hard luck rollin' stone". Despite the difficulties he has faced, he believes that where there's a will, there's a way and that eventually things might go his way. However, for some time, his luck hadn't changed. It's not clear what the singer's struggles were but it seems he was poor and had a difficult life growing up. He then goes on to say that things changed for him one day when he met a girl who made him feel alive. He believed that even the man upstairs can make a blind man see and that somehow things fell into place and he found himself dancing with this girl who took his breath away.
In the second verse, he talks about how he may not be the smartest guy around, but he knows that working hard is the key to life. He works hard and doesn't let life get him down. When he gets home, he thinks about his life and all of a sudden, he realises there was someone special in his life all along. She was there to make things easier for him and he is glad that he always had her by his side. The chorus talks about how this girl is so special that she takes his breath away. Her love makes everything better, and her dazzling smile melts all his troubles away.
Overall, "Take My Breath Away" is a love song about finding that one special person who can change your life and make everything better. The singer describes how he struggled for years until he met this girl who took his breath away and made everything better. It's a heartwarming song about love, hard work, and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever Since about 10 Years Old, I knew
From a very young age, I had an awareness of my fate.
I was born a hard luck rollin' stone
My life was destined to be filled with struggle and difficulty.
It was a long and very dusty road
My journey has been arduous and filled with obstacles.
Where there's a will, I heard there's a way, I believed
I had faith that if I persisted and worked hard, I could achieve my dreams.
Sooner or later, that things might go my way
I had hope that eventually, luck would be on my side.
Though for some time, my luck hadn't changed
Despite my efforts, my fortunes remained the same.
But I guess the man upstairs... can even make a blind man see
Divine intervention can work miracles and transform even the most dire situations.
Cause I opened my eyes... and dancin' right there with me... An I say...
I was surprised to find a wonderful partner by my side, and I couldn't believe my luck.
Hey, where did you come from
I am in awe of your presence and wonder how I was fortunate enough to have you in my life.
Pinch me please, cause I might be dreamin'
I am so overjoyed that I am questioning if it is all a dream.
To be dancin' with a gal like you
Being able to dance with you is an amazing experience.
Two steps forward and one step back
Life is a journey with ups and downs and progress is not always linear.
Feels so good, think I'm right on track
Despite the challenges, I feel that I am headed in the right direction.
You flash that smile my troubles just melt away
Your smile has the power to uplift and make me forget all my worries.
You take my breath away
You leave me breathless and in awe of your beauty and grace.
I ain't the most ingenious guy, that's for sure
I am not the most brilliant or talented person.
But I knew that workin' hard was my life
I realized early on that hard work was my only chance at success.
That's just how I survived
Working hard was my means of survival.
And I don't let life get me down
I do not allow hardships and setbacks to defeat me.
I just keep keepin' my nose to the grindstone
I remain focused and diligent in my work.
Thinkin' to myself every night, when I get home
At the end of each day, I reflect on my progress and think about my goals.
To be loved by a gal like you
It is a dream come true to be in a loving relationship with you.
Feels so good, know we're right on track
Being in this relationship makes me feel happy and fulfilled, and I believe we are headed in the right direction.
You take my breath... you take my breath away
Your love and presence leave me breathless and filled with wonder and gratitude.
Writer(s): Doug Adkins
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