Whenever
Gareth Donkin Lyrics
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It really took me by surprise-ise, oh
I took you for dinner by the lake, yeah
Thought we had left it all too late, yeah
Whenever you want me, whatever you need
I'm only a call away
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
Whenever you want me, whatever you need
I'm only a call away
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
I promise I'm here to stay, oh
It was amazing seeing your face, oh-oh
Down by the gate, girl, we were laughing all the same, yeah
And it was incredible
You made me feel again, yeah
It was as if we never left, yeah, oh
Whenever you want me, whatever you need
I'm only a call away
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
I promise I'm here to stay
Whenever you want me, whatever you need (you need)
I'm only a call away
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
I promise I'm here to stay
The lyrics of Gareth Donkin's song "Whenever" express a feeling of surprise and joy upon unexpectedly reuniting with someone special. The singer thought they would never see this person again, but their encounter took them by surprise. They reminisce about a dinner by the lake, believing that they had left it all too late. However, the chorus reveals their commitment to being there whenever and whatever the person needs. They emphasize their availability and promise to stay with them during lonely times.
The second verse describes the singer's pleasure at seeing the person's face once again. The gate mentioned signifies a reunion location where they were both happy and laughing together. The singer expresses how incredible the reunion felt, highlighting that the person made them feel alive again. It was as if their separation never happened, and they want to assure the person that they are here to stay.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of emotional vulnerability and a strong desire to be there for someone after a period of separation. It conveys the message that no matter what may have happened in the past, the singer is willing to step in whenever needed and promises to always be by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I would never see you again, yeah
I didn't expect to see you again, it caught me off guard
It really took me by surprise-ise, oh
It genuinely shocked me
I took you for dinner by the lake, yeah
I invited you to have dinner with me near the lake
Thought we had left it all too late, yeah
I believed it was too late for us to reconcile
Whenever you want me, whatever you need
I'm always available and ready to help
I'm only a call away
Just a call and I'll be there for you
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
During your moments of loneliness and hardships
I promise I'm here to stay
I assure you that I'll be here for a long time
It was amazing seeing your face, oh-oh
Seeing your face was incredibly wonderful
Down by the gate, girl, we were laughing all the same, yeah
We were both laughing together near the gate
And it was incredible
It was unbelievably great
You made me feel again, yeah
You brought back my emotions
It was as if we never left, yeah, oh
It felt like we never separated
Whenever you want me, whatever you need
I'm always available and ready to help (repeated)
I'm only a call away
Just a call and I'll be there for you (repeated)
The days you feel lonely, the times that you feel it
During your moments of loneliness and hardships (repeated)
I promise I'm here to stay
I assure you that I'll be here for a long time (repeated)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gareth Andrew Donkin
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Alvaro Arteaga
This sounds amazing! I can hear the MJ and El DeBarge influence. I know this will blow up for sure ❤️
Renda Victoria
dead on
love yourself 💖 123
Exactly 💯
Clay AsQ
Exactly what I thought fam
Mark Otis
With a hint of Kenny Loggins ….
Djfreshie
All y’all just watched the sugar soul joint
João Dobrões
This song is amazing, I wish more people heard this song and it should get more recognition because he is an amazing artist
Michael Johnson
This song is a hit, no doubt about it. I'd go as far as to say it should be #1 for about 10-12 weeks at minimum.
GUNDAM
Seriously this track is already timeless to me 🔥
Production, vocals, melody, lyrics. It’s one of those 👌🏽
Just an overall masterpiece
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This song is my JAM yo! Been on repeat since I first heard it. You’re the truth bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥😳