You Are Everything
John Stevens Lyrics


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Today I saw somebody
Who looked just like you
She walked like you do
I thought it was you

As she turned the corner
I called out your name
I felt so ashamed
When it wasn't you,
Wasn't you

You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you

How can I forget
When each face that I see
Brings back memories
Of being with you

I just can't go on living life as I do
Comparing each girl to you
Knowing they just won't do
They're not you

You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you
You are everything, and everything is you




No one in the world, love you like I do
You are everything, and everything is you

Overall Meaning

In John Stevens's song, "You Are Everything," he sings about seeing someone who looks exactly like the person he used to be with. As he sees her walk by, he calls out her name, thinking it's her, but he feels ashamed when he realizes it's not her. The song strongly conveys the idea that the person he was with is still everything to him, and he compares every girl he sees to that one person, knowing that no one else can replace her. He wonders how he can forget about her when every face he sees brings back memories of being with her. The repetition of the phrase, "You are everything, and everything is you," emphasizes his strong feelings towards her, and how she was such a significant part of his life.


The lyrics are simple yet poignant, conveying a strong sense of nostalgia and yearning. Stevens's soulful voice enhances the emotional impact of the song, and the smooth melody adds to the overall wistful tone. The song is a tribute to a lost love and the lingering impact that person has on one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Today I saw somebody
The singer saw someone who resembled the person they are deeply missing.


Who looked just like you
This person shared a strong resemblance with the one the singer yearns to be with.


She walked like you do
The singer observed this individual's gait, which made them think of their loved one.


I thought it was you
The artist momentarily believed that this person was the one they miss.


As she turned the corner
The woman walked out of the artist's sight for a moment.


I called out your name
The singer's desire to be reunited with their loved one was so strong that they reflexively tried to call them over.


I felt so ashamed
The singer felt embarrassed by their behavior, realizing that the person they had called out to wasn't the one they hoped for.


When it wasn't you, wasn't you
The artist was disappointed when they realized that the person they saw wasn't their companion.


You are everything, and everything is you
The person the singer is addressing means everything to him, and that person is also his entire world.


How can I forget
The artist is struggling to move on from this person who means so much to him.


When each face that I see
Every time the singer sees someone new, they are reminded of the one they long for.


Brings back memories
Seeing others reminds the artist of the happy times they shared with the person they miss.


Of being with you
The singer recalls beautiful moments spent with their loved one.


I just can't go on living life as I do
The singer is struggling to carry on with their life because they miss their partner so much.


Comparing each girl to you
The singer is attempting to find someone new, but every potential new partner falls short of their beloved one.


Knowing they just won't do
The artist realizes that no one can replace the person they lost and still love.


They're not you
The artist reminds himself that no one else can ever take the place of the one he still longs for.


No one in the world, love you like I do
The person the singer is addressing is unique in their life, and nobody else can ever love them the same way.


You are everything, and everything is you
The singer reiterates that the addressee is essential to his life and existence.


You are everything, and everything is you
The artist reiterates that the addressee is essential to his life and existence.


You are everything, and everything is you
The artist reiterates that the addressee is essential to his life and existence.


You are everything, and everything is you
The artist reiterates that the addressee is essential to his life and existence.




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Comments from YouTube:

@VAHOSS

Nice upload Tito!! You upload so much music that is new to me... I really enjoy the different music you share... Thank you my friend!!

@felixbautista

Original version of this was sung by the Stylistics in the 70's while John Stevens did it  for the American Idol... have you been on vacation or somewhere Daniel?

@karolyneszepvolgyi559

Tetszett a videoklip, az énekest nem ismertem, se a dalt, de meghallgattam és kellemes volt, tetszett, Köszönettel Klára.

@estarikadyahkartikasari2306

Your voice sounds like Michael Buble, is it right? But I like your voice, John Stevens Keep Goin !!!

@henrykipping3015

Estarikadyah Kartikasari Thank you so much for dropping by... have a great weekend.

@phodchanaboonkerd8874

How so very romantic song .

@henrykipping3015

Thank you so much for coming by.. have a great weekend.

@henrykipping3015

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