Here I Am
Green Al Lyrics
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The way that you make me feel.
A burning deep down inside,
A love that I cannot hide.
Our love is you and me baby,
That make the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
Layin' all my troubles down,
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand, oh
Show me,
Here I am, baby.
It always ends up this way,
Me begging you every day.
A love that I cannot have,
You broke my heart into half.
Our love is you and me baby, yeah, yeah
That make's the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
Layin' all my troubles down
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand, yeah
Squeeze it
Here I am, baby.
When I'm down I can always call you,
For a helpin' hand.
I know you'll do the best you can.
But it don't take much from me,
Just for my cup of Joe.
Oh there's love inside me,
I believe there's going to be an explosion,
It's tough for me, oh baby,
I can do worry,
Tell me all your troubles, yeah
You won't ever have to worry no,
One more thing, you just can't trust everybody,
Everybody you see, oh no, no
You'll find yourselves lost and alone on a dark end of the street,
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand.
Show me, take me, won't ya
Show me
Here I am, baby
Take me
Teach me, baby
Won't you take me by the hand
Teach me
Here I am baby
The lyrics to Green Al's song "Here I Am" express the singer's deep love for someone who he is begging to be with. The lyrics show the singer's vulnerability and desperation as he pleads for the other person's affection. The opening lines, "I can't believe that it's real, The way that you make me feel," convey the intense nature of his feelings towards the other person. He describes feeling a burning love that he cannot hide and a love that he believes makes the world go round.
The second verse shows how the singer feels heartbroken that the love he desires is unrequited. He feels that his heart has been broken into half and that he is begging the other person every day. However, despite the pain, he still believes in their love and wants to be with them. In the bridge, the singer highlights the supportive nature of their relationship, expressing how he knows he can call on the other person for help when he's down.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, as it repeats multiple times, emphasizing the singer's message of begging the other person to take him. He wants to be shown love and be taught how to love in return. The lyrics showcase the singer's deep desires and desperation for the person he's in love with.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe that it's real,
I am in disbelief that this feeling I have is genuine
The way that you make me feel.
You arouse emotions in me that I have no control over
A burning deep down inside,
I feel an intense passion within me
A love that I cannot hide.
I have an overwhelming affection for you that I cannot keep from showing
Our love is you and me baby,
The love shared between us is the driving force of this world
That make the world go round.
Our love is the crucial element that propels everything forward
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
If we have been intimate recently
Layin' all my troubles down,
You have the ability to make me feel relieved and carefree
Here I am, baby,
I am present and available for you
Come and take me.
Take me away and show me your love
Take me by the hand, oh
Lead me in the right direction
Show me,
Let me see your true feelings for me
It always ends up this way,
Our relationship never changes and is in a constant state of begging
Me begging you every day.
I am always asking for more love and attention
A love that I cannot have,
I am not able to achieve the full extent of your affection
You broke my heart into half.
You have hurt me deeply by not giving me the love I desire
When I'm down I can always call you,
I know that I can rely on you to support me when I am feeling low
For a helpin' hand.
To lend me a hand when I am in need
I know you'll do the best you can.
I trust that you will give your all to help me
But it don't take much from me,
I do not require much from you
Just for my cup of Joe.
Just a simple cup of coffee will suffice
Oh there's love inside me,
I have love within me that needs to be expressed
I believe there's going to be an explosion,
I feel like I am going to burst with love and emotion
It's tough for me, oh baby,
Expressing my feelings is difficult for me
I can do worry,
I can take on all of your worries
Tell me all your troubles, yeah
Share your problems with me, I want to help
You won't ever have to worry no,
I will take care of you and make sure you have nothing to worry about
One more thing, you just can't trust everybody,
Not everyone can be trusted
Everybody you see, oh no, no
It is difficult to trust anyone you meet
You'll find yourselves lost and alone on a dark end of the street,
If you are not careful, you could find yourself in a dangerous and isolated situation
Take me by the hand.
Guide me and lead me to where I need to go
Teach me, baby
Show me your ways and teach me new things
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Green, Mabon Hodges
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