Suddenly
Hugh Lyrics
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Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday I was alone
Today you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here has begun.
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace, full of light
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I’m so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me.
Suddenly I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun
The lyrics to Hugh's song Suddenly describe the sudden and unexpected nature of finding love and companionship. The opening lines establish this feeling of immediate change, as the singer hears and feels something start to happen. The lyrics go on to describe the uncertainty and shaky beginnings of a new relationship, as the two anxious hearts try to beat as one. The singer mentions that there are still things that are unclear and it feels like something new has just begun.
Despite the trepidation and uncertainty, the narator is surprised by how much joy and hope they feel with their newfound love. The world suddenly seems like a different and better place, full of grace and light. The lyrics highlight the contrast between how the singer used to feel, being alone and struggling, and how they feel now - supported and loved. There's even a hint that the singer didn't realize how much happiness and hope they had within themselves until they found love.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and fear of failing their partner. They see themselves as "just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go" and are haunted by past memories that they cannot share. Despite this, the singer finally feels like they are not alone, and their partner has warmed their heart and brought them the gift of life and love. The song concludes by emphasizing the theme of new beginnings, with the singer seeing that "something suddenly has begun."
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly you hear
An unexpected sound reaches your ears
Suddenly it starts
Something unexpected commences
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Can two nervous individuals create harmony together?
Yesterday I was alone
I spent yesterday without companionship
Today you walk beside me
Now you accompany me on my journey
Something still unclear
There is still uncertainty about the situation
Something not yet here has begun.
An unknown occurrence has started
Suddenly the world
The environment abruptly changes
Seems a different place
It appears distinct from before
Somehow full of grace, full of light
It exudes elegance and brightness for reasons not fully comprehensible
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
I didn't realize that I had a lot of optimism in me
What has passed is gone
The past is now over and done with
Now we journey on through the night
We continue to travel through the darkness
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
I did not understand that joy can arrive suddenly
Trusting me the way you do
You have faith in me to an extent that exceeds my expectations
I’m so afraid of failing you
I am terrified of disappointing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
I am like a naive child who does not recognize the potential peril that surrounds me
There are shadows everywhere
Obstacles and ambiguities are pervasive
And memories I cannot share
There are recollections that I am unable or unwilling to disclose
Nevermore alone
I will never again be lonely
Nevermore apart
We will never be separated
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have brightened my mood like the sun's warmth
You have brought the gift of life
You have introduced vitality into my existence
And love so long denied me.
And affection that I have been lacking for a prolonged period
Suddenly I see
I unexpectedly comprehend something
What I could not see
I was unable to perceive it earlier
Something suddenly
An unknown occurrence abruptly
Has begun
Starts now
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAIN ALBERT BOUBLIL, CLAUDE MICHEL SCHONBERG, HERBERT KRETZMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@franzaldwinrodriguez7221
Suddenly you're here
Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday, I was alone
Today, you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here
Has begun
Suddenly, the world
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace, full of light
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now, we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I'm so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me
Suddenly, I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun
@redmayniac-
No matter what anyone says about the 2012 movie, this song is a blessing to the fandom and they should be GRATEFUL.
@mymatemartin
Proud to be an Aussie. Hugh is pure gold
@brittanydavisghiblieaglesfan
He really is ❤.
@raquelreyes2011
After all these years i finally saw this movie and i BAWLED. I cried throughout. I thoght it was such a sad but beautiful movie. And i loved it.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
It's already 10 years after this wonderful film was released....!
And it's also the day that Cosette got her family!
@Philosophical24
This song and his performance always brings me to tears
@ryanjaeger4173
My fav! Need more men who awaken in the midst of this crazy world and lead kids by dying to self!
@elainazimmerman5105
Usually I hate when musical movies add a song that wasn't there before but this one works
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Now it's been 200 years after this happened. On Christmas on 1823, a little girl who was abused by those malicious inkeepers finally became free and got a family! The Most Unforgettable Christmas Story.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Merry Christmas, Cosette! Happy Adoption Day!