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.
The Love I Found In You
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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The river of life inside of me
You are the half that made me whole
You are the anchor of my soul
And you are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
You are my shelter from the storm
You are the road that leads me home
And baby with you here face to face
Oh I know I've found my place
And you are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
That's the love I found in you
And once in every life
You find the one that's right
And when you say forever it's true
That's the love I found in you
You are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
That's the love I found in you
That's the love, love I found in you.
The lyrics of Jim Brickman's "The Love I Found in You" express a devotion and appreciation for the partner who completes and supports the singer. It starts by praising the importance of that person, the air that the singer needs to breathe, the river of life that flows inside, and the half that makes the singer whole. This is followed by a declaration of loyalty and gratefulness for being the anchor of the singer's soul. The chorus emphasizes the strength and words that are always present when needed, never failing to see the singer through every problem. The person being praised is the singer's shelter from the storm and leads them home, and the singer knows that they have found their place with them.
The second chorus reaffirms the first, underlining the importance of having found the one that is right, and how saying "forever" is true in their case. The song ends as it began, stating the gratitude for the strong support system that the singer has, acknowledging that they have found love in their partner.
This song is an example of a popular ballad, which focuses on a narrative that tells a story, with a slow pace and emotive singing to emphasize the romantic, heartfelt lyrics. The chorus is repeated often, building up with each one and climaxing the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the air I need to breathe
You are the essential element or the necessity of my life, which I cannot live without.
The river of life inside of me
You are like the moving and flowing river within me, which provides me with the nourishment to survive.
You are the half that made me whole
You are the missing piece which I needed to complete my life or soul.
You are the anchor of my soul
You are the source of stability and strength which grounds me and keeps me from floating away.
And you are strong when I am weak
You provide me with the support I need when I am feeling weak or helpless.
You are the words when I can't speak
When I am unable to communicate my feelings through words, you understand me without the need for verbal expression.
You never fail to see me through
You always stand by me and support me through good and bad times, and I can always count on you.
You are my shelter from the storm
You are the safe place or refuge where I feel secure and protected from the tumultuous events of life.
You are the road that leads me home
You guide me back to where I belong, like a path leading to the comfort of a familiar place.
And baby with you here face to face
Being close to you, right in front of you, gives me the assurance that I am where I need to be.
Oh I know I've found my place
Being with you is what feels right, and I am content knowing that I have found my spot in life beside you.
And once in every life
At some point in life, there comes a time when we all experience something special.
You find the one that's right
You encounter someone who is perfect for you, who understands you and loves you for who you are.
And when you say forever it's true
When you express your love and commitment, you truly mean it and are sincere.
That's the love I found in you
What I found in you is a love that is unconditional, genuine, and eternal.
That's the love, love I found in you
This unique, true, and everlasting love that I found in you is worth proclaiming twice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Y, JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN
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You are the air I need to breathe
The river of life inside of me
You are the half that made me whole
You are the anchor of my soul
And you are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
That's the love I found in you
You are my shelter from the storm
You are the road that leads me home
And baby with you here face to face
Oh I know I've found my place
And you are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
That's the love I found in you
And once in every life
You find the one that's right
And when you say forever it's true
That's the love I found in you
You are strong when I am weak
You are the words when I can't speak
You never fail to see me through
That's the love I found in you
That's the love, love I found in you.
@margaretlane4443
Our song, Thomas. I will miss you always.
@kaymerry369
Played with such happy and joy for heart to be overflowing .
@FelyDumale-wq7ve
This song was dedicated to the man i choose i found him❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jeanweigel8519
Some of The Most Beautiful Words from The Heart of Such a Songwriter...
@lam3v23
I totally agree. However, according to the listed credits, this song was written by others.
@lilianebrown4262
So beautiful
@user-ii1yt7zg9h
wonderful Song sir ♥️
@rinareyes7061
Scintillating voice and so inspirational,leaves one speechless with awe!Thanks so much,Jim!💖💖💖🙏
@judithbowman2728
Omg so wunderful.
@judithbowman2728
Thank you