i live for you
George Harrison ( All Things Must Pass - Disc 1- 1970 ) Lyrics
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Not a care for this world have I
Only you keep my eyes open wide
Yes it's true
I live for you
Not a thing in this world do I own
Only sadness from all that is grown
Yes it's true
I live for you
For many years I wait
For many tears I wait
All this time my thoughts return to you
Give my love, that is all I can do
Wait in line till I feel you inside
Yes it's true
I live for you
For many years I wait
For many tears I wait
All this time my thoughts return to you
Give my love, that is all I can do
Wait in line till I feel you inside
Yes it's true
I live for you
In the song āI Live For Youā, George Harrison sings about his complete devotion to an unknown person. The opening line, āAll alone in this world am Iā, suggests that the singer feels isolated in the world, but not in a negative way. Despite not having any cares and not owning anything, the singer is devoted to the person they love. The lyrics āOnly you keep my eyes open wideā suggest that the person gives the singer purpose and a reason to keep going.
The second verse indicates that the world has brought only sadness, but the singer remains hopeful and patiently waits for their beloved. The poignant and simple lyrics show a level of vulnerability and rawness in the singerās emotions. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, makes it clear that the singerās life revolves around their love for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone in this world am I
I'm completely on my own in this world.
Not a care for this world have I
I don't care about anything in this world.
Only you keep my eyes open wide
You're the only thing that keeps me going.
Yes it's true
This is a fact.
I live for you
My entire existence is focused on you.
Not a thing in this world do I own
I don't possess anything in this world.
Only sadness from all that is grown
All I've seen and experienced is sadness.
In this darkness I wait for the day
I'm stuck in darkness and waiting for a bright day.
Yes it's true
This is a fact.
I live for you
My entire existence is focused on you.
For many years I wait
I've been waiting for many years.
For many tears I wait
I've shed many tears while waiting.
All this time my thoughts return to you
I can't stop thinking about you all this time.
Give my love, that is all I can do
All I can offer is my love.
Wait in line till I feel you inside
I'll wait patiently until I feel you're a part of me.
Yes it's true
This is a fact.
I live for you
My entire existence is focused on you.
For many years I wait
I've been waiting for many years.
For many tears I wait
I've shed many tears while waiting.
All this time my thoughts return to you
I can't stop thinking about you all this time.
Give my love, that is all I can do
All I can offer is my love.
Wait in line till I feel you inside
I'll wait patiently until I feel you're a part of me.
Yes it's true
This is a fact.
I live for you
My entire existence is focused on you.
Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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