Your Song
Ewan McGregor Alessandro Saffino Lyrics
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And this one's for you
And you can tell everybody
That this is your song
It maybe quite simple
But now that it's done
Hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
Sat on the roof
And I kicked off the moss
Well some of the verses well
They got me quite cross
But the sun's been kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on
So excuse me for forgetting
But these things I do
You see I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is well I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes
And you can tell everybody
This is your song
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
In Alessandro Safina's song "Your Song", the singer is offering a gift to someone special through the power of music. He acknowledges that the song may be simple, but it is dedicated to this person and he wants them to know that he holds them in high regard. The singer says "you can tell everybody that this is your song" which implies that this person holds great significance and deserves recognition through this personal tribute. He notes that the song was created while he sat on a roof with pen and paper, experiencing frustration and writer's block at different points, but the sun kept shining down and he was able to complete the song. The singer is grateful to this person for making his life wonderful just by being present in it.
The lyrics are personal and emotional. The singer is expressing his gratitude for the person's presence in his life and how their existence has made the world a better place for him. The song is simple melodically and lyrically, but it still carries emotional weight. The singer's focus is entirely on the person he wrote the song for.
Line by Line Meaning
My gift is my song
I do not have riches or worldly possessions, but my talent is my gift and I am expressing my feelings the best way I can: through music.
And this one's for you
This song is dedicated to you and I want you to feel the love and appreciation that I have for you through every word I sing.
And you can tell everybody
I don't intend to keep this song just between us. I hope you share this song with others and let them know how special you are to me.
That this is your song
Although I wrote this song, it belongs to you, because it is about the impact you had on my life and how it changed for the better when you were in it.
It may be quite simple
My song may not have multi-layered production or complex lyrics, but it is heartfelt and honest, and that's what makes it special.
But now that it's done
Although the song may be complete, my love for you will continue to grow and evolve for as long as I live.
Hope you don't mind
I sincerely hope that you appreciate this song and that it brings you joy, even though it may not be perfect.
That I put down in words
These lyrics are my way of expressing my gratitude and appreciation for you and how much you mean to me.
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
Your presence has changed my life for the better in indescribable ways and I wouldn't want to imagine life without you.
Sat on the roof
Sometimes it takes a change of scenery to find inspiration for songwriting, and being on the roof, disconnected from the world, can provide just that.
And I kicked off the moss
I cleared away the moss and debris that was covering the roof, just as I needed to clear away distractions and negativity to focus on writing this song.
Well some of the verses well
Although I'm happy with the song overall, there were some parts that gave me trouble; the lyrics may not be perfect but they still express my genuine emotion.
They got me quite cross
At times, the process of creating this song was frustrating, but I persevered because I knew it was important to express my feelings for you.
But the sun's been kind
The sun is often associated with new beginnings and positivity, and it shone down on me while I was writing this song, helping me to feel more hopeful and inspired.
While I wrote this song
The process of writing this song was long and introspective, and I spent a lot of time reflecting on my emotions and how they related to you.
It's for people like you that
This song is not just for you, but it's for everyone who has a special person in their life that brings them joy and makes life worth living.
Keep it turned on
I hope that people continue to listen to and appreciate this song, because it's a testament to the impact of love on our lives.
So excuse me for forgetting
I apologize for forgetting small details about you, but it's only because my love for you transcends superficial things like eye color or other physical attributes.
But these things I do
I may forget small details, but I promise to never forget the bigger picture: how much you mean to me and how much you've changed my life for the better.
You see I've forgotten
Although I may not recall certain details, my love for you is unwavering and unchanging, and that is what's important.
If they're green or they're blue
I may not remember the color of your eyes, but it doesn't matter to me because your personality and character are what make you truly special.
Anyway the thing is well I really mean
At the end of the day, despite any flaws or mistakes I may make, my love for you is genuine and I truly hope you feel that through this song.
Yours are the sweetest eyes
Although I may not remember their color, I know that your eyes are beautiful and they reflect the kindness and warmth that you bring into my life.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.