He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
I Love You I Do
Handsome and Gretyl Lyrics
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Looking out a day a week a month a year
Knew it all along
That we would get along
Now you are all i'm seeing dear
As i'm walking on the clouds i lose all fear
For i know the words you're saying
Ooh i love you, oh i do Ooh i love you, oh i do
Brave and beautiful are we
Here's my heart i give it to you, here's the key
Know that what i'm feeling's
More than just a feeling
Now i can see our future honey
And our history will help to keep us coming clean
All the things you're dreaming
I am now a dreaming...
Ooh i love you oh i do Ooh i love you oh i do
I don't know what'll come our way
Where we'll live, how long we'll stay
I don't know if we will reach
All those dreams that we will make
And i don't know if we'll live until we are old and gray
But as long as i'm breathing
Hear the words i'll say
Ooh i love you oh i do Ooh i love you oh i do
The lyrics of Handsome and Gretyl's song "I Love You I Do" speak of a deep, passionate love that is grounded in a sense of trust and understanding. The singer shares his/her belief that the love between the couple is strong enough to endure the unknown future that lies ahead of them. The lyrics focus on the power of this love to provide security and comfort as they navigate the uncertainties of life.
The song opens with the singer imagining the current moment and what they would be doing together, whether it's just a day, week, month or a year from now, and how they will still be together. They have always known that they would get along with each other, and now that they are together, the singer can confidently claim that they are each other's world. The lines "Now you are all I'm seeing dear, As I'm walking on the clouds I lose all fear" suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of euphoria and invincibility because of their love.
The second verse speaks of how the couple is brave and beautiful, and they see a long future ahead of them. They share a sense of understanding that goes beyond mere feelings and know that their feelings run deep. They can see a future together and know that their past experiences together will keep them grounded in their relationship. They can dream together because they know that their love can handle whatever life brings their way. The bridge speaks of uncertainty in the future regarding where they'll live and how long they'll stay, but the singer emphasizes that their love will endure as long as they're breathing.
Overall, "I Love You I Do" is a song about a love that goes beyond physical attraction to become a source of comfort, security, and strength. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels a deep sense of trust and understanding with their partner, which allows them to face the unknown future with confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
I imagined we'd be here
I had pictured us together in this moment
Looking out a day a week a month a year
This love is not temporary, it will last for a long time
Knew it all along
I always knew we would get along this well
That we would get along
That we would have a strong connection like we do now
Now you are all i'm seeing dear
All I can see is you because you have captured my heart
As i'm walking on the clouds i lose all fear
Being with you makes me feel fearless and like I am walking on air
For i know the words you're saying
I understand your feelings without saying a word
With your eyes you're saying
Your eyes say everything that your words do not
Brave and beautiful are we
Together we are strong and beautiful
Here's my heart i give it to you, here's the key
I entrust you with my heart and the power to protect it
Know that what i'm feeling's
The emotions I have for you are not just fleeting
More than just a feeling
It is a strong, deep-rooted love that I have for you
Now i can see our future honey
I can envision a future with you
And our history will help to keep us coming clean
Our past experiences will strengthen our relationship in the future
All the things you're dreaming
I take into consideration all of the things you aspire to
I am now a dreaming...
I dream about us and our future together
I don't know what'll come our way
I cannot predict what obstacles we may face
Where we'll live, how long we'll stay
I don't know where we will end up or how long we will stay there
I don't know if we will reach
I'm not sure if we will achieve all of our dreams together
All those dreams that we will make
All of the aspirations that we have for our future together
And i don't know if we'll live until we are old and gray
I have no idea how long our journey together will last
But as long as i'm breathing
As long as I am alive
Hear the words i'll say
I will always love you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gretyl Baird
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