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You My Everything
Ellie Goulding Lyrics


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Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, mmm
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth

You were my backbone when
My body ached with weariness
And you were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
And just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
And just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of

Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything

You are my only hope
The truth that dealt the consequence
I know you don't feel the same
You're sensible and it doesn't make sense at all
I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
You know I'm gonna try much harder
But it isn't the shit in my head
Holding me under this time

Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything

You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my every-

Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ellie Goulding's song "You My Everything" are about a relationship that was once important to the singer but has now ended. The singer is pleading with her former partner, telling him that he was everything to her and that he could have given her something more. She speaks of how he left her kneeling, possibly begging for his love or attention. The chorus repeats the phrase "You, my everything," emphasizing how important this person was to the singer.


The second verse reveals that this person was once the singer's backbone, helping her through difficult times. However, it seems that he has left her behind and moved on, symbolized by the closing of the door. The singer still dreams of this person despite the pain he has caused her. She acknowledges that he doesn't feel the same and that he's sensible, but she still hopes that he will give her something more.


The song's ending reiterates the chorus one final time, reinforcing the idea that this person was everything to the singer, and despite wanting more from him, she cannot deny that fact.


Overall, the lyrics of "You My Everything" are about the pain of a failed relationship and holding on to the hope that something can still be salvaged from it.


Line by Line Meaning

Could have given me something
I was hoping for more from you


You my everything
You are my world


You left me kneeling
You hurt me deeply


I was one of those people
I was vulnerable and fell for you


You, my everything
You are the one I love


For what it's worth
Despite everything


You were my backbone when
You supported me when I was weak


My body ached with wearyness
I was physically exhausted


You were my hometown when
You were my safe place


My heart was filled with loneliness
I was lonely and hurting


Just as the dark was rising
As things were getting worse


I heard you close the door again
You left me


Just as the light turns off
When things are ending


I know who I dream of
I know who I want to be with


You are my only hope
I depend on you completely


The truth that dealt the consequence
The harsh reality that resulted in pain


I know you don't feel the same
You don't love me like I love you


You're sensible but it doesn't make sense
Your actions are logical but hurtful


I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
I know I will cry and grieve


You know I'm gonna try much harder
I will do anything to make you love me


But it isn't the shit in my head
My thoughts aren't causing this pain


Pulling me under this time
Dragging me down emotionally




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Francis Eg White

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@marvelboo6035


Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything

For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth

You were my backbone when
My body ached with wearyness
You were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
Just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
Just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of

Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything

You, my everything
You, my everything



@Manika984

Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
You were my backbone when
My body ached with wearyness
You were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
Just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
Just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You are my only hope
The truth that dealt the consequence
I know you don't feel the same
You're sensible but it doesn't make sense
I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
You know I'm gonna try much harder
But it isn't the shit in my head
Pulling me under this time
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
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You, my everything)
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything



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