A Song for You
Herbie Hancock feat. Annie Lennox Lyrics
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I've sung a lot of songs, I have made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be, I've treated you unkindly
But girl can't you see, there's no one more important to me
So darling can't you please see through me, 'cause we're alone now
The truth withholding nothing, you came out in front
When I was hiding, but now I'm so much better
So if my words don't come together, listen to the melody
'Cause my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place where there is no space or time,
I love you for my life
'Cause you are a friend of mine, and when my life is over
Remember, when we were together
We were alone and I was singing my song for you
And when my life is over, remember when we were together
We were alone, and I was singing my song for you
For you
The lyrics of the song A Song for You by Herbie Hancock featuring Christina Aguilera talk about the many experiences and performances that the singer has had throughout his life. He has sung many songs, made some bad rhymes, and acted his life out onstage in front of tens of thousands of people. However, despite having done all of this, he is alone now and is singing this song for someone special.
The singer acknowledges that the person he is singing for has an image of him that he hopes to live up to. He also admits that he has not always treated this person kindly, but wants them to know that there is no one more important to him. He asks that they see through his flaws and hear the love he is trying to convey through the melody of the song. He also thanks the person for teaching him valuable lessons and for being a precious friend.
The song is a powerful tribute to a special person in the singer's life, and it conveys a deep love and appreciation for them. It also speaks to the idea that sometimes, the most meaningful and important moments in life happen when we are alone with the people we care about most.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've traveled far and wide, experiencing many different things throughout my life so far.
I've sung a lot of songs, I have made some bad rhymes
I have written and performed many songs, some of which were not up to par with my best work.
I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watching
I have lived my life publicly as a performer, entertaining crowds of many thousands of people.
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
Despite my history of performing for large audiences, right now it's just me and you, and I am dedicating this song to you.
I know your image of me is what I hope to be, I've treated you unkindly
I realize that my public image is something I strive to live up to, and I have not always treated you as well as I should have.
But girl can't you see, there's no one more important to me
Despite my mistakes, you are the most important person in my life and mean the world to me.
So darling can't you please see through me, 'cause we're alone now
Please look past my faults and see the real me, as we are currently in a private moment together.
And I'm singing my song for you, you taught me precious secrets
I am performing this song solely for you, as a token of my appreciation for all that you have taught me and the wisdom that you have shared with me.
The truth withholding nothing, you came out in front
You have always told me the truth, without holding anything back, and have always been the bravest and most honest person I know.
When I was hiding, but now I'm so much better
When I was at my worst and hiding from others, you helped me become a better person and have brought out the best in me.
So if my words don't come together, listen to the melody
If my lyrics don't make sense or don't convey my true feelings, pay attention to the melody itself, which carries my love and emotions.
'Cause my love is in there hiding
Even if I am struggling to express myself accurately in words, my love for you is still present and sincere.
I love you in a place where there is no space or time,
My love for you transcends physical space and time itself, and exists on a higher, deeper level.
I love you for my life
I love you so deeply and wholly, that you are an essential part of my life and being.
'Cause you are a friend of mine, and when my life is over
You are not only my lover or partner, but also a true friend, and I will cherish that bond even after this life is over.
Remember, when we were together
Please always remember the special memories and moments that we shared together.
We were alone and I was singing my song for you
During those times when it was just the two of us, I sang this song for you, as it was written with only you in mind.
For you
This song is dedicated and performed specifically for you, with deep love and gratitude for all that you mean to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leon Russell
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