For You
John Nathaniel Lyrics
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Where do I begin
Or where do I start?
Part of who I am wants me to move
Like I've got something to prove
So where do I start?
Chorus
And I would give my soul for you
And I would give it all for you
Secretly I find that it'd be much better
To write you a letter
Like some sort of messenger
Cause part of me is scared of what you might think
This could all go down by the time you blink
So where do I start?
Chorus 2
I will search the world for you
And I would give my soul for you
And I will walk the earth to be with you
And I would give it all for you
This might be my last chance
Cause somehow now makes sense
Cause tonight you're my everything
You're the reason why the world keeps spinning
I will tear my world apart
Just to get to you so I can start...
Over... Better late than never
And I would do it all for you
The song "For You" by John Nathaniel tells the story of a person who catches a glimpse of someone or something that they want but are unsure of how to approach it. The lyricist uses the metaphor of starting as a vehicle to express the uncertainty and trepidation that come with pursuing something you truly want. The person admits that part of them wants to move and prove themselves, but the other part is scared of what the other person will think. Essentially, the person is searching for the courage to take the first step towards achieving his desire but is also wary of the potential consequences.
Throughout the song, there is a deep sense of longing and yearning for connection. The chorus repeats, "I will search the world for you, and I would give my soul for you, and I would give it all for you," which underscores the depth of the person's desire. For the person in the song, nothing is too much to give up, and they are willing to tear their world apart to be with this person. It is as if this person has become the center of their world, their everything.
In conclusion, "For You" is a powerful, emotional song that captures the raw, vulnerable, and passionate aspects of desire. The writer's use of the metaphor of starting is particularly powerful in capturing the ambivalence and conflicted feelings that come with going after what you want.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught a glimpse of you, caught myself starin'
I saw you and couldn't take my eyes off you for a moment
Where do I begin
I don't know how to start
Or where do I start?
I don't know where to begin
Part of who I am wants me to move
A part of me wants to take action
Like I've got something to prove
As if I have something to show or demonstrate
So where do I start?
I still don't know where to begin
I will search the world for you
I will look everywhere for you
And I would give my soul for you
I am willing to do anything for you
Secretly I find that it'd be much better
Deep down, I believe it would be better
To write you a letter
To express myself through a letter
Like some sort of messenger
As if I am delivering a message
Cause part of me is scared of what you might think
I am afraid of your judgment
This could all go down by the time you blink
Things could change very quickly
I will search the world for you
I will look everywhere for you
And I would give my soul for you
I am willing to do anything for you
And I will walk the earth to be with you
I will go to great lengths to be with you
This might be my last chance
I might not get another opportunity
Cause somehow now makes sense
Because now it all makes sense
Cause tonight you're my everything
Because tonight you are all that matters
You're the reason why the world keeps spinning
You are the center of my universe
I will tear my world apart
I will do whatever it takes to make this work
Just to get to you so I can start...
Just so I can finally begin...
Over... Better late than never
Starting over is better than not starting at all
And I would do it all for you
I am willing to do everything for you
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aura Brakema
@MamaMiaPianist aww :') blij dat je het leuk vind . <3 i love you <33