Suddenly
John Farnham & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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She walks in and I'm suddenly a hero
I'm taken in my hopes begin to rise
Look at me can't you tell I'd be so
Thrilled to see the message in your eyes
You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
And then suddenly it's all there

Suddenly the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
Suddenly I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you

How can I feel you're all that matters
I'd rely on anything you say
I'll take care that no illusions shatter
If you dare to say what you should say
You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
And then suddenly it's all there

Suddenly the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
Suddenly I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you

Why do I feel so alive when you're near
There's no way any hurt can get through
Longing to spend every moment of the day with you

Suddenly the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean




Suddenly I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John's hit song Suddenly expresses the feeling of being overwhelmed by love when suddenly encountering someone who means a lot. The song begins with the singer stating how someone "walks in" and they become "suddenly a hero." This is a metaphor for the overwhelming feeling of admiration and respect that comes from first seeing someone they are romantically interested in. The singer goes on to say how the person in question makes them feel so much closer to their dreams and how they are ready to take chances with them.


The chorus of the song highlights how meeting this person has made the singer feel like they can conquer anything. Their hope is renewed and they no longer need to have all the answers to make things work. They've found someone special and they're ready to take on any challenge that comes their way. The verses continue with expressions of admiration and an almost pleading tone for the other person to return their feelings.


Overall, Suddenly is a song that perfectly captures the joy and excitement that comes with falling in love suddenly with someone special. It's a classic love song that continues to inspire countless people to take chances on love.


Line by Line Meaning

She walks in and I'm suddenly a hero
My confidence rises to heroic levels as soon as she enters the room.


I'm taken in my hopes begin to rise
I'm captivated by her presence and filled with hope for the future.


Look at me can't you tell I'd be so thrilled to see the message in your eyes
I'm desperate for any sign of affection from her, and I long to see it in her eyes.


You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
She gives me a sense of hope and makes me feel like my dreams are within reach.


And then suddenly it's all there
My dreams and hopes become reality as soon as she is near.


Suddenly the wheels are in motion
As soon as I'm with her, everything falls into place and my life begins to move forward.


And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
I'm willing to take on any challenge or journey as long as she is with me.


Suddenly I don't need the answers
The uncertainty of life no longer bothers me when I'm with her, and I feel confident in my decisions.


'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you
I'm willing to take any risk and face any obstacle as long as she is by my side.


How can I feel you're all that matters
She is the center of my universe and nothing else matters when I'm with her.


I'd rely on anything you say
I trust her completely and would do anything she asks of me.


I'll take care that no illusions shatter
I'll do everything in my power to maintain the illusion of perfection that I associate with her.


If you dare to say what you should say
I'm eager for her to express her true feelings, even if they're not what I want to hear.


Why do I feel so alive when you're near
Her mere presence makes me feel alive and fills me with energy and happiness.


There's no way any hurt can get through
When I'm with her, nothing can hurt me, and I feel invincible.


Longing to spend every moment of the day with you
I can't get enough of her and want to spend every possible moment with her.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LABAF ZADEH ALEX RAHIM, ROBERT UHLMANN, JOHAN TOBIA BEJERHOLM, CHEB KHALED, KADA MUSTAPHA, MAX FARHAD TAVAHEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Elura Truthful

She still has that wonderful voice love it :)

José A. Farro

Love that song. Much feeling inside!

David Jackson

What a way to start my 3;25 am morning before work... that dreamy Olivia aura~

dreamyblue44

Bless 'em, the years fell away, such a gorgeous song :)

Running Free

Amazing duet, great capture.

Andrea Smith

Thanks for posting, it's stunning.

Bec Waters

omg loved this concert! thankyou for some great footage

Mark Jones

in her prime, she was ridiculously talented and beautiful. Still great. Not bad for 67, considering her false and full high notes are not what they once were.

Barbara Schain

So sad watching this. Our precious Olivia is not with us 😢and John currently has the battle of his life...😔

incredingo

rest in peace Olivia 💖

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