Everything
Jody Watley Lyrics


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Lately I feel so alone
can't find the joy
You know that Id be with you now
If I had the choice
I know I hurt you when I said goodbye
And I don't know the reason I ever stopped believin
I never needed anyone but you
CHORUS
I was too blind to see
When you belonged to me
You were my everything
Now Id give anything
To feel the love you bring
You were my everything

They say time can mend a broken heart
Can fix you up
But my life will never ever be the same
Without your touch
I know you're still afraid to let me in
And I don't blame you really
I wouldn't let you see me
I took for granted you would always be there

CHORUS

I know I hurt you when I said goodbye
And I don't know the reason I ever stopped believin
I never needed anyone but you





CHORUS

Overall Meaning

Jody Watley's song "Everything" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a person realizing the true value of their loved one after they have already lost them. The lyrics express the singer's regret and sadness at the fact that they did not appreciate their partner when they had the chance to. They feel lonely and incomplete without their loved one and wish they could go back in time to make different choices. The lyrics specifically mention how the singer hurt their partner when they said goodbye, and they don't know why they stopped believing in their relationship. The chorus emphasizes how the loved one was the singer's everything, but they were too blind to see it at the time.


The song speaks to one of the universal human experiences: the realization of true value after it's too late. It taps into the emotions of regret, sadness, and longing. The lyrics beautifully capture the essence of a love that is now lost and the emptiness that it leaves behind. The song's slow melody adds to the sadness and melancholy of the lyrics, making it a perfect song for someone going through a heartbreak or feeling nostalgic.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I feel so alone
Recently I have been experiencing loneliness and isolation.


can't find the joy
I am not able to find happiness in my life anymore.


You know that Id be with you now
If I had the choice, I would be with you right now.


If I had the choice
Given the opportunity to choose, I would choose to be with you.


I know I hurt you when I said goodbye
I understand that my decision to leave you caused you pain.


And I don't know the reason I ever stopped believin
I'm not sure why I lost faith in us and gave up on our relationship.


I never needed anyone but you
You were the only person I relied on and didn't need anyone else in my life.


I was too blind to see
I was not able to recognize or appreciate what I had when I was with you.


When you belonged to me
When we were together, you were mine and I was yours.


You were my everything
You meant everything to me and were the most important person in my life.


Now Id give anything
At this point, I am willing to do anything to have you back in my life.


To feel the love you bring
I miss the feeling of being loved and cared for by you.


They say time can mend a broken heart
It is said that with time, the pain of a broken heart can heal.


Can fix you up
Time can help you feel better and get over the pain.


But my life will never ever be the same
Even though time can help, my life will never be the same without you in it.


Without your touch
Without your physical affection, my life feels empty and incomplete.


I know you're still afraid to let me in
I understand that you are still afraid to let me get close to you again.


And I don't blame you really
I don't blame you for feeling that way because of how much I hurt you before.


I wouldn't let you see me
I did not allow you to see the vulnerable and emotional parts of me.


I took for granted you would always be there
I assumed that you would always be there for me, and did not appreciate you enough while we were together.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD

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@larrywilliams5778

I was honored to have played the tenor saxophone solo and ending fills on this great track. I had a blast working with Andre Cymone who produced this.

@deey6552

Great job, Sir- we love it!!

@BlessThePOOR_Everyday

SAXOPHONES IN 80s MUSIC IS LIFE!!!

@kissclone2077

The honour is ours to hear this

@moodahs

Wow! Excellent job 👏

@vontebrown1284

💯🙏🏽 Classic song

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@Copasyetic

I dedicate this to my daughter Kemori. She decided to leave about a year ago to another state. She doesn't call or text. I ramble my head wondering what I did to make her leave all at once. I miss her every second I have breath in my body. She is my only child. Please please keep her in your prayers. Thanks

@lynda74

Roshonda, I'm going through something similar. It hurts, and I don't understand. Pray for me, and I will pray for you. God bless.

@Copasyetic

@@lynda74 🙏

@spoiledmonstrousbaby

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