Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
By Heart
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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Tell me anything but that you're gonna leave
As I kiss this fallen tear
I promise you I will be here
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart
When you go, I'll stop the clock
I won't ever let this moment stop
Time is stealing you from me
But it can never take this memory
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
Until there's no tears left to cry
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart.
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
Until there's no tears left to cry
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart.
The lyrics of the Jim Brickman's song "By Heart" narrate the story of a lover who is scared of being left by their partner. The lover is pleading with their partner not to leave them, as the thought of them leaving breaks their heart. The chorus uses vivid imagery to depict a love that will last an eternity, looking for reasons to hold on to this love until there is no more pain left to go through. The end of the chorus is a testament to being true to their love for each other regardless of the distance between them.
The first stanza of the song begins with a plea to the lover not to leave. The lover wants to be held closely by their partner, confessing that they are scared of being left alone. The second stanza tries to stop the clock, hoping that time would not steal the memories they have made. The chorus explains the depth of the love they share, promising to hold on until their loved one returns, holding on to the memories and the love that no distance can break.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me close
Embrace me tightly
Baby please
My dear, I implore you
Tell me anything
Share your thoughts with me, anything at all
But that you're gonna leave
Except the announcement of your departure
As I kiss this falling tear
While I caress this tear rolling down your cheek
I promise you I will be here
I vow to stay with you
'Til the stars fall from the sky
Until nature's luminaries cease to shine
'Til I find a reason why
Until a motive for your departure becomes understood
And darling as the years go by
Sweetheart, as time progresses
'Til there's no tears left to cry
Until there are no more tears to shed
'Til the angels close my eyes
Until the celestial beings take me away
And even if we?re worlds apart
Even if we're separated by vast distances
I'll find my way back to you by heart
I will remain eternally devoted and find my way back to you
When you go
When you depart
I'll stop the clock
I will halt time itself
I won't ever
I will never
Let this moment stop
Allow this moment to endure infinitely
Time is stealin? you from me
Time is separating us
But it can never take this memory
However, it can't take away this cherished memory
'Til the stars fall from the sky
Until nature's luminaries cease to shine
'Til I find a reason why
Until a motive for your departure becomes understood
And darling as the years go by
Sweetheart, as time progresses
'Til there's no tears left to cry
Until there are no more tears to shed
'Til the angels close my eyes
Until the celestial beings take me away
And even if we're worlds apart
Even if we're separated by vast distances
I'll find my way back to you by heart
I will remain eternally devoted and find my way back to you
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@jeffreyalfon9993
"By Heart"
Hold me close, baby please
Tell me anything but that you're gonna leave
As I kiss this fallen tear
I promise you I will be here
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
Until there's no tears left to cry
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart
When you go, I'll stop the clock
I won't ever let this moment stop
Time is stealing you from me
But it can never take this memory
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
Until there's no tears left to cry
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart.
Until the stars fall from the sky
Until I find the reason why
And darling as the years go by
Until there's no tears left to cry
'Til the angels close my eyes
And even if we're worlds apart
I'll find my way back to you...
By heart.
@priscillawilemon7901
I Lost My Best Friend In A Car Reck Not A Minute Goes By I Don't Miss Him!!! Its Was Like A Reck In My Heart Love This Song So Much!!!!❤❤💙💙
@TM-fv2kg
Saw them in concert as my marriage was falling apart...but stay true his BEUTIFUL music! Thank you for your beautiful gift of piano music.
@jimschuman9926
Fifteen years ago I lost my wife to a brain aneurysm. She was only 40 years old. Every time I listen to these lyrics, it brings me peace to know that one day , once again we will be reunited , but this time it will be forever. Thank you Jim for writing such wonderful music . God gave you a special talent .
@jimbrickman
So, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story, it's good to know that my music can bring you some peace.
@staceylovesjesus1573
Thank you Jim. I can remember listening to this when it first came out, i was living in San Antonio, TX.. i was homeless and living out of my car.. one night i was laying on top of my hood gazing at the stars crying out to God to help me. You are a beautiful soul ♥️
@Natalie-531
I remember how this song moved me when it first came out and still listening to it today!
@teresenapoli3353
My ex made me learn this for our wedding. It is eerily beautiful. Our marriage ended 3/04/10. Many tears of pain, loss, sadness of how fooled I was. But this is beautiful no denying that.
@nancydeloach4342
To my mother. She passed away in February of 1997. This song has always been part of my learning how to cope...
@annvisser9003
Such a beautiful, emotional song, impossible to hide my tears when I hear it.💕
@kanakapono
One of his best. The perfect balance. Vocals, music harmony. Magic. Lyrics hit deep.