In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.
Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.
I Love You
Joseph Arthur Lyrics
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You love me
Even tho you think i'm strange
Because i fly.Up in my mind
And find a dream to rearange
Ohhh.
Ilove you.Dear
Even tho you don't know why i'm here
Even tho you don't know why.
I love to laugh, take my photograph
And put it some place safe and sound
Then you can see.the joy in me
Even when i'm not around
Oohhh.
I Love You.Dear
Even tho you don't know why i'm here
I Love You dear
Even tho you don't know why
Ohhh.
Ohh.
I breathe you in.hold you close again
And all thats lost i seem find
And in your eyes.I am hyonotized
Even as my own go blind
Ohh Oh.
I Love You.Dear
Even tho you don't know why i'm here.
I Love You.Dear
Even tho you don't know why
Even tho you don't know why
The lyrics of Joseph Arthur's song "I Love You" seems to be about the singer's unconditional love for someone who may not fully understand or appreciate them. It starts with the singer expressing their love for the other person and acknowledging the fact that the other person thinks they are strange. Despite the perceived strangeness, the singer loves the other person deeply and finds ways to escape into their own mind to make sense of the world.
The next verse describes the singer's love for laughter and how they like to capture moments of joy through photography. They hope that these moments can be preserved for the other person to appreciate, even when the singer is not present. The chorus then repeats and drives home the message of the song - that the singer loves the other person deeply, even though they may not understand why.
The bridge is perhaps the most powerful part of the song, with the singer using language that is both sensual and vulnerable. The singer talks about breathing in the other person and being hypnotized by their eyes, even as their own vision fades. This could be a metaphor for the strength of their emotional connection, with the singer finding clarity and focus in their love for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I Love You
The singer expresses love towards someone else
You love me
The singer believes the other person loves them back
Even tho you think i'm strange
The singer acknowledges that the other person thinks they are strange or unique, but that doesn't change their love for them
Because i fly.Up in my mind
The singer explains that they have a vivid imagination and often daydream
And find a dream to rearange
The singer re-imagines their dreams and desires, and finds inspiration for new ideas through them
I love you.Dear
The singer reiterates their love for the other person
Even tho you don't know why i'm here
The singer acknowledges that the other person may not understand the purpose or motivation behind their actions
I love to laugh, take my photograph
The singer enjoys capturing moments of joy and happiness through photography
And put it some place safe and sound
The singer values these memories and keeps them in a secure place
Then you can see.the joy in me
The singer wants the other person to be able to see the happiness they experience, even when they aren't present
Even when i'm not around
The singer suggests that their happiness can be felt even in their absence
I breathe you in.hold you close again
The singer talks about feeling close to the other person, as if they were physically holding them
And all thats lost i seem find
The singer feels that they can recover what has been lost or missing in their life through this connection
And in your eyes.I am hyonotized
The singer is captivated by the other person's gaze and feels entranced by them
Even as my own go blind
The singer suggests that they would rather focus on the other person's eyes than their own sight or vision
Even tho you don't know why
The singer repeats that the other person may not understand the reasons behind their actions
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aga Rozanek
I love you najpiekniejsze slowo które możemy powiedzieć drugiemu czlowiekowi piękna ballada przenika do serca do duszy przenosi w marzenia🌝
Aga Rozanek
Dziękuję za serduszko dużo zdrowia i milego dnia. 🌝