Dedicated To You
John Coltrane Lyrics


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If I should write a book for you
That brought me fame and fortune, too
That book would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

If I should write a book for you
That brought me fame and fortune, too
That book would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

If I should paint a picture, too
That showed the loveliness of you
My art would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

To you
Because your love is the beacon
That lights up my way
To you
Because with you I know
A lifetime could be just one heavenly day

If I should find a twinkling star
One half as wondrous as you are
That star would be like my heart and me




Dedicated to you
Dedicated to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Dedicated to You" by John Coltrane is a beautiful love song that expresses the all-consuming nature of love. The lyrics tell of the singer's desire to express his love in every way possible, including through writing a book or painting a picture that would be dedicated to his love. The chorus underscores this devotion, with the singer explaining that his love is the beacon that lights up his way, and with her, he feels like a lifetime could be just one heavenly day.


The lyrics of the song speak to the power and intensity of love, showing that it can inspire great works of art and writing. The dedication conveyed in the lyrics is touching, as the singer promises to pour his heart into these creations, just as he does into his love for his partner. The use of imagery, including the twinkling star, adds to the beauty of the lyrics and the sentiment expressed.


Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and its ability to inspire greatness in those who feel it. The lyrics are touching and heartfelt, and the chorus highlights the importance of the singer's love in his life.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should write a book for you
If I were to write a book for you


That brought me fame and fortune too,
That would make me famous and bring me wealth


That book would be,
That book would represent


Like my heart and me,
Like my true feelings and myself


Dedicated to you.
Dedicated to your love


And if I should paint a picture too
And if I were to paint a picture as well


That showed the loveliness of you,
That depicted your beauty


My art would be,
My creation would be


Like my heart and me,
Like my true feelings and myself


Dedicated to you.
Dedicated to your love


To you,
To your love


Because your love is the beacon that lights up my way.
Because your love is my guiding light


To you,
To your love


Because with you I know a lifetime could be just one heavenly day.
Because being with you makes time stand still


If I should find a twinkling star,
If I should come across a shining star


One half as wondrous as you are,
Half as amazing as you are


That star would be
That star would represent


Like my heart and me,
Like my true feelings and myself


Dedicated to you.
Dedicated to your love


To you,
To your love


Because your love is the beacon that lights up my way.
Because your love is my guiding light


To you,
To your love


Because with you I know a lifetime could be just one heavenly day.
Because being with you makes time stand still




Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hy Zaret, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin

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