It All Begins With You
Jody Watley Lyrics


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There's something 'bout the morning sun, a day's begun anew
Reminds me to appreciate the mystery of you
To see a bird soar in the sky I've often wondered why
We take so much for granted, we're too blind to see the view

Sometimes I lose my way
Just existing everyday
Drifting away from where my heart belongs
When my heart belongs to you

And it all begins with you
The secret of life is walking closer to the truth
Even the mountains bow to you
The stars are ornaments in the sky, they testify
That it all begins with you

The more of life I live to see, I feel more like a child
The lessons that I have to learn I know will take awhile
And if it takes eternity, I hope your plan's for me
Surround me with the gift of joy and make my days complete

Embrace me with your love
And help me rise above
Show me the way to keep the faith
So I won't forget to say

That it all begins with you
The secret of life is walking closer to the truth
Even the mountains bow to you
The stars are ornaments in the sky, they testify
That it all begins with you

Oh, there's love in wind my hope is alive
When I keep my eyes on you
Oh there's peace in my heart 'cause I've got a friend
Who'll forever be the strength to carry me through, carry me through

I know it all begins with you
The secret of life is walking closer to the truth
Even the mountains bow to you




The stars are ornaments in the sky, they testify
You're the reason why, and it all, all begins with you

Overall Meaning

In Jody Watley's "It All Begins With You," the songwriter's acknowledgement of the endless mysteries of life and faith in a higher power are apparent. The opening verse emphasizes the appreciation and wonderment of nature and the world we live in. This is followed by the admission that sometimes, we can lose our way and forget our true purpose in life. The chorus highlights the song's central message, which is that everything starts with a connection to something greater than ourselves, and the secret of life is to stay close to the truth.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something 'bout the morning sun, a day's begun anew
The morning sun is a reminder that every day is a new opportunity to appreciate the world.


Reminds me to appreciate the mystery of you
The morning sun reminds me to cherish and appreciate the person I'm with.


To see a bird soar in the sky I've often wondered why
The natural wonders like watching a bird fly in the sky make us question why we often take things for granted.


We take so much for granted, we're too blind to see the view
We miss the beauty of the world because we're often fixated on our needs and wants.


Sometimes I lose my way
There are moments when I feel lost and unsure about where I'm headed in life.


Just existing everyday
I wonder if just going through the motions of my daily routine is enough to fulfill my purpose in life.


Drifting away from where my heart belongs
I feel like I'm drifting further away from what truly matters to me.


When my heart belongs to you
However, I know that my heart belongs to the one I love and that connection keeps me grounded.


And it all begins with you
The foundation of my life is built on my love and connection with the person I cherish most.


The secret of life is walking closer to the truth
The key to living a fulfilling life is to stay true to oneself and to seek out the truth.


Even the mountains bow to you
The majesty of nature is a testament to the power and beauty of the universe.


The stars are ornaments in the sky, they testify
The stars remind us of the vastness and wonder of the universe.


That it all begins with you
Everything worthwhile in life begins and ends with the person we love most.


The more of life I live to see, I feel more like a child
As I experience more of life, I realize how little I know and feel like I have so much more to learn.


The lessons that I have to learn I know will take awhile
I understand that the trials and tribulations of life are necessary for growth and they may take time to overcome.


And if it takes eternity, I hope your plan's for me
Even if it takes a lifetime to discover my purpose, I trust that it's all part of a greater plan.


Surround me with the gift of joy and make my days complete
I hope to be blessed with happiness and contentment in my life.


Embrace me with your love
I desire to be enveloped in the love of the person I care for.


And help me rise above
I want to be able to overcome life's obstacles with the support of those who care about me.


Show me the way to keep the faith
I seek guidance and inspiration to maintain my faith in both myself and the world around me.


So I won't forget to say
I want to remember to express gratitude for the love and support I receive.


Oh, there's love in wind my hope is alive
There is a glimmer of hope in the air whenever love is present.


When I keep my eyes on you
As long as I maintain my focus on the people and things I value, I know that everything will be alright.


Oh there's peace in my heart 'cause I've got a friend
Knowing that I'm not alone and that I have supportive friends brings me peace and comfort.


Who'll forever be the strength to carry me through, carry me through
I have faith that my loved ones will always be there to help me through life's challenges.


You're the reason why, and it all, all begins with you
The person I love is the reason for my everything and our love is the foundation of my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENISE RICH, GEORGE LYTER, MICHAEL O'HARA

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@deewoo2776

I've always loved Jody Watley's tone of her voice. Even when she was with Shalamar.
And of course she's always BEAUTIFUL!!!

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🌻Grammy Winner
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All comments from YouTube:

@bobbieguerrero4225

every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes . I sang this at church whn I was 13 n now I'm 34 wow this song is still so ever amazing ;) God Is So So Good

@karenthornton5477

do you still go to church?

@valerierago3615

As a teenager I found so much Hope and peace listening to this song. His love is written in the sky and all the wonders of the earth should reminds us of his unconditional love ❤️ ♥️♥️♥️

@kareenreid9598

It's a true testimony , beautiful way to honor Almighty God

@Sheldon_7687

When I first heard this song I felt a great joy. Tears of joy fell from my face and the only one I thought about while playing this song was my lord and savior.She has an amazing voice only GOD can give her. This song is so amazing.

@mercyboss423

So true bro

@lisahalstead1974

Wow ! I grew up listening to Jody Watley I can't believe I never heard this song until now ... 2023 this is absolutely beautiful ! ❤❤❤❤

@cmgangel777

That is one powerful song she sang to our creator ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I wonder if she knew that .

@jdfodio

Yes, she knows. She told me so.

@cmgangel777

jdfodio wow that's cool

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