if not for you
Joey Feek Lyrics
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This balcony, this panorama love
The world would seem a dreary thing
Four walls without a window
A room without a view
If not for you
Like sunlight pouring through the sorry rain
You held me to the light of love
As if I were a diamond
I would be merely blue
If not for you
The moon would rise, the stars would shine
Just like they always do
But not for me, not for me
If not for you
If not for you I would know nothing of
This balcony, this panorama love
The world would seem a dreary thing
Four walls without a window
A room without a view
If not for you
Like sunlight pouring through the sorry rain
You made me see the colors I contain
You held me to the light of love
As if I were a diamond
I would be merely blue
If not for you.
The moon would rise, the stars would shine
Just like they always do
But not for me, not for me
If not for you
In "If Not for You," Joey Feek expresses her profound gratitude for the transformative power of love. The song reflects on how her life would have been mundane, lackluster, and uninspired if not for the presence of her loved one. Joey Feek uses romantic imagery in the song to convey the impact of her loved one on her life. For example, she describes her love as "sunlight pouring through the sorry rain" and someone who "held me to the light of love as if I were a diamond." Joey is grateful to her loved one for making her see the world through rose-colored glasses and for giving her hope and reasons to smile. The notion behind the song is that finding true love can enrich one's life immeasurably, even in ways we could never imagine.
The chorus of the song talks about how brutal life can be without our loved ones. The moon would rise, the stars would shine as they always do, but life would be bleak and uneventful without a loved one. The song's title is a reference to what life would be like if not for the love of our life. Without the person we love, we would miss out on all the good things that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
If not for you I would know nothing of
Without your presence in my life, I would be ignorant of the things I cherish now.
This balcony, this panorama love
You have introduced me to the joys of love and given me a new perspective on life.
The world would seem a dreary thing
Without your influence, the world would be a boring and dull place.
Four walls without a window
I would feel trapped and confined without your friendship and guidance.
A room without a view
Without you, my life would lack direction and purpose.
Like sunlight pouring through the sorry rain
You bring light into my life, even when things seem hopeless and dark.
You made me see the colors I contain
You helped me discover my own potential and showed me that I have more to offer than I realized.
You held me to the light of love
You inspire me to love others and to be compassionate in my actions.
As if I were a diamond
You treat me with care and respect, recognizing my worth and value as an individual.
I would be merely blue
Without you, I would be feeling down and depressed.
The moon would rise, the stars would shine
The world would continue to function normally, but it would be incomplete without your influence.
Just like they always do
The natural world would be no different, but my personal world would lack something essential.
But not for me, not for me
Without you, I would not be able to appreciate the beauty of the world.
If not for you
You have had a profound impact on my life, and I am grateful for all that you have done.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sandy Emory Lawrence
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