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.
Love Me Tender
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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But this is so much more
I couldn't last a day without you
In my life, you're the reason that I breathe; you're everything I need
The miles in between won't change that
I will reach out to the ocean with my arms wide open
And send to you my heart my soul my true devotion
Do you know that I live for the chance to hear you say, you love me
In my dreams, you're right here by my side
Each time I close my eyes
I still can see that sweet September
In the rain laughing in the rain
I'll never be the same
Until the moment we're together
I will reach out to the ocean with my arms wide open
And send to you my heart my soul my true devotion
No, there's nothing I won't give
Do you know that I live for the chance to hear you say, you love me
Until the moment we're together
I will reach out to the ocean with my arms wide open
And send to you my heart my soul my true devotion
No, there's nothing I won't give
Do you know that I live for the chance to hear you say, you love me
For the chance to hear you say, you love me
The lyrics of Jim Brickman's song "Love Me Tender" is a heartfelt declaration of love and devotion to someone who has become the center of the singer's world. The opening lines suggest that the singer has experienced love before, but this current love surpasses anything he has felt in the past. The person he is singing to is essential to his existence, as he couldn't imagine going a day without them.
Despite being physically apart, indicated by the mention of "miles in between," the distance doesn't change the depth of his feelings. The singer expresses his willingness to go to great lengths for the person he loves. Through the metaphor of reaching out to the ocean with open arms, he intends to show the vastness and intensity of his love. He promises to send his heart, soul, and undying devotion to this person, indicating there is nothing he won't give.
The lyrics indicate that this love is not only present in reality but also in the singer's dreams. When he closes his eyes, the person he loves is right there beside him, highlighting the strength and impact of their connection. The mention of a specific memory, "sweet September in the rain," suggests a nostalgic and joyful experience shared between them. This memory has had a profound effect on the singer and left an indelible mark.
The chorus reiterates the singer's commitment to his love. He continues to express his desire to reach out to the ocean, symbolizing the vastness of his feelings and his readiness to give everything to this person. He emphasizes that his love knows no bounds and that he lives for the chance to hear them say that they love him in return.
In summary, these lyrics depict a deep, all-encompassing love that consumes the singer's thoughts and influences their dreams. Despite being physically separated, their love remains resilient, and the singer is willing to give everything he has to ensure the happiness and reciprocation of the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I have loved or so I thought before
I thought I knew what love was, but now I realize that this is a deeper and stronger feeling
But this is so much more
This love surpasses anything I have experienced before
I couldn't last a day without you
I cannot imagine a day without you in my life
In my life, you're the reason that I breathe; you're everything I need
You are the purpose of my existence and the one who fulfills all my needs
The miles in between won't change that
No matter the physical distance separating us, my love for you remains unaffected
I will reach out to the ocean with my arms wide open
I will extend my love to you with utmost openness and sincerity
And send to you my heart my soul my true devotion
I will give you my whole being, my deepest emotions, and unwavering loyalty
No, there's nothing I won't give
I am willing to give you everything without hesitation or reservation
Do you know that I live for the chance to hear you say, you love me
Hearing you confess your love for me is what gives my life meaning and purpose
In my dreams, you're right here by my side
Even in my subconscious, you are always present and share every moment with me
Each time I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes, you are vividly there in my thoughts
I still can see that sweet September
I can still recall the beautiful memories we made in the special month of September
In the rain laughing in the rain
We were joyfully laughing together under the falling raindrops
I'll never be the same
Those moments with you have forever changed me and my outlook on life
Until the moment we're together
I long for the day when we can finally be reunited
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN, VICTORIA LYNN SHAW
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