Whenever...
Jody Watley Lyrics
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AT TIMES IT'S OVERWHELMING
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
BABY THAT'S YOU
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
IT'S ALRIGHT
FEELS GOOD
YOU HAVE INCREDIBLE WAYS
BABY CAUSE YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY
THROUGH THE TIMES GOOD AND BAD
THROUGH THE TIMES HAPPY OR SAD
YOU WERE THERE, YOU WERE THERE
THROUGH THE TIMES GOOD AND BAD
THROUGH THE TIMES HAPPY OR SAD
LIFTING ME UP
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
IT'S ALRIGHT, BEING WITH YOU
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
IT FEELS GOOD
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
YOU SHINE THE LIGHT, SHINE THE LIGHT
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
IT FEELS GOOD
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
YOU SHINE THE LIGHT, SHINE THE LIGHT
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
IT FEELS GOOD
Jody Watley's song, "Whenever" talks about the challenges and overwhelming aspects of life, and the need for companionship, care, and love. It emphasizes the importance of having someone who can stand by you during the good and bad times. The chorus of the song highlights the singer's happiness and contentment whenever she's with her lover - "Whenever I'm with you, it's alright. Whenever I'm with you, it feels good."
In the first verse of the song, Jody acknowledges that life can be full of challenges and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by everything. However, what makes life worth living is having someone you can care for and who can care for you in return. The second verse delves deeper into the specifics of the singer's relationship with her lover. She describes her partner as having incredible ways because they always know what to say, which has helped her through both the good and bad times. The chorus of the song further accentuates the importance of having someone to love and care for and how being with that person makes life feel good.
Overall, "Whenever" is a romantic and upbeat song that highlights the importance of finding love and companionship to help navigate the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
LIFE CAN BE A CHALLENGE
Life presents difficulties and obstacles.
AT TIMES IT'S OVERWHELMING
At certain moments, life can feel too much to handle.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
BABY THAT'S YOU
The artist is indicating that the person they are addressing fulfills the previously mentioned need for care and love.
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
The singer is expressing that these feelings only manifest when they are in the presence of the person they are addressing.
IT'S ALRIGHT
Being with the person brings a sense of tranquility and satisfaction.
WHENEVER I'M WITH YOU
The artist is expressing that these feelings only manifest when they are in the presence of the person they are addressing.
FEELS GOOD
Being with the person brings a sense of happiness and contentment.
YOU HAVE INCREDIBLE WAYS
The artist compliments the person they are addressing's unique and special qualities.
BABY CAUSE YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY
The singer is indicating that the person they are addressing has the ability to say the right thing at the right time.
THROUGH THE TIMES GOOD AND BAD
The person they are addressing has been there for them during both positive and negative moments in their life.
THROUGH THE TIMES HAPPY OR SAD
The person they are addressing has been there for them during both positive and negative moments in their life.
YOU WERE THERE, YOU WERE THERE
The person they are addressing has consistently been by the singer's side.
THROUGH THE TIMES GOOD AND BAD
The person they are addressing has been there for them during both positive and negative moments in their life.
THROUGH THE TIMES HAPPY OR SAD
The person they are addressing has been there for them during both positive and negative moments in their life.
LIFTING ME UP
The person they are addressing has been instrumental in helping to positively influence and motivate the artist.
YOU SHINE THE LIGHT, SHINE THE LIGHT
The person they are addressing brings positivity and goodness to the singer's life.
IT FEELS GOOD
Being with the person brings a sense of happiness and contentment.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE SOMEONE TO CARE
All individuals require another person to care about and to show affection towards.
YOU SHINE THE LIGHT, SHINE THE LIGHT
The person they are addressing brings positivity and goodness to the artist's life.
IT FEELS GOOD
Being with the person brings a sense of happiness and contentment.
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