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.
Through the Years
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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When I didn′t care for anyone but you
I swear we've been through everything there is
Can't imagine anything we′ve missed
Can′t imagine anything the two of us can't do
Through the years
You′ve never let me down
The sweetest days I've found
I′ve found with you
Through the years
I've never been afraid
I′ve loved the life we've made
And I'm so glad I stayed
Right here with you
Through the years
I can′t remember what I used to do
Who I trusted whom, I listened to before
I swear you′ve taught me everything I know
Can't imagine needing someone so
But through the years it seems to me
I need you more and more
Through the years
Through all the good and bad
I knew how much we had
I′ve always been so glad
To be with you
Through the years
It's better everyday
You′ve kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay
I′ll stay with you
Through the years
Through the years
When everything went wrong
Together we were strong
I know that I belong
Right here with you
Through the years
I never had a doubt
We'd always work things out
I've learned what life′s about
By loving you
Through the years
Through the years
You′ve never let me down
You turned my life around
The sweetest days I've found
I′ve found with you
Through the years
It's better everyday
You′ve kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay
I′ll stay with you
Through the years
In Jim Brickman's song "Through the Years," the singer reflects on his long-lasting relationship with his significant other. The song's sentimental lyrics express the depth of his love and commitment to this person, whom he has been with for a long time. He remembers a time when his partner wasn't there, but now he can't imagine his life without them. He talks about how they have been through everything together, and there is nothing they can't do as a couple. The singer credits his partner with turning his life around, and says that the sweetest days he has found have been spent with them.
As the years have gone by, their love has only grown stronger. The singer has never been afraid and has found joy in the life they have created together. He reflects on how his partner has taught him everything he knows, and he now needs them more than ever. Through all the good and bad times, the singer feels grateful for the strength and support of his partner. They have never let him down and have been able to work through any problem that has come their way. The song ends with the singer stating that he will always stay with his partner through the years.
Overall, "Through the Years" is a touching tribute to the power of long-lasting love and commitment. The singer expresses how his partner has been a constant presence in his life, and his gratitude for their unwavering support.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember when you weren't there
There isn't a time I can recall when you weren't by my side
When I didn't care for anyone but you
I didn't have anyone else to give my affection to, except for you
I swear we've been through everything there is
We've faced every challenge and experienced it all together, I can assure you of that
Can't imagine anything we've missed
It's hard to imagine there's anything left for us to explore or experience, as we've done so much already
Can't imagine anything the two of us can't do
I believe that together we're capable of anything we set our minds to
Through the years, you've never let me down
Over time, you've continued to be there for me and haven't disappointed me
You turned my life around
You played a significant role in improving and changing my life for the better
The sweetest days I've found, I've found with you
The happiest moments I've experienced were because of you and our love for each other
I've never been afraid
I've never felt scared or uncertain with you by my side
I've loved the life we've made
The life we've built together is something I cherish and feel grateful for
And I'm so glad I stayed right here with you through the years
I'm extremely happy that I've stayed with you all this time and haven't let go of our love
I can't remember what I used to do
I can't recall what my life was like before I met you or how I spent my time
Who I trusted whom I listened to before
I can't remember who I placed my trust in or who gave me guidance before you came into my life
I swear you've taught me everything I know
I feel like you've been my mentor and taught me everything I needed to learn to live a happy and fulfilling life
Can't imagine needing someone so
I can't imagine depending on anyone else as much as I depend on you
But through the years, it seems to me I need you more and more
Over time, my love and dependency on you has only grown stronger
Through all the good and bad, I knew how much we had
No matter how trying the times were, I never lost sight of how much we loved each other and the happiness we shared
I've always been so glad to be with you through the years
It's always been a joy and a privilege to be with you all this time
It's better every day
Our love grows and improves with each passing day
You've kissed my tears away
During moments of sadness and sorrow, your love and support has been a balm to me
As long as it's okay, I'll stay with you through the years
As long as you still want me, I vow to stay by your side for the rest of my days
Together we were strong
Our relationship and love for each other gave us strength to overcome anything that came our way
I know that I belong right here with you through the years
I have no doubts or insecurities about being with you, because I feel like this is exactly where I'm meant to be
Through the years, I never had a doubt
I've never wavered in my faith or trust in our love for each other
We'd always work things out
No matter what challenges or disagreements we faced, we always found a way to resolve them and come out stronger
I've learned what life's about by loving you through the years
Through our love and experiences together, I've come to realize the true meaning of life and what's most important
Writer(s): James Merrill Brickman
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LauraKB45
Absolutely beautiful--conjures up pictures of where I've lived: my homes. Thank you for another piece of heartfelt, emotional, music!
Jim Brickman Music
So glad to hear it brings back memories and emotions. Thank you for listening! - Team Brickman