Everything I Own
Jude Lyrics


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You sheltered me from harm.
You kept me warm.
You kept me warm.

You gave my life to me.
You set me free.
You set me free.
The finest years I ever knew.
Were all the ones I spent with you.

I would give anything I own. Give up my life and my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own, just to have you back again.

You taught me how to love.
And what it's of, what it's of.

You never said too much but still you showed the way.
And so I knew, from watching you.

Nobody else can ever know.
The part of me that can't let go.

I would give anything I own. Give up my life and my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own, just to have you back again.
Just to touch you once again.

Is there someone you know, you're loving them so but taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day. Someone takes them away and they'll never hear the words you have to say.

I would give anything I own. Give up my life and my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own, just to have you back again.

Everything I own. My life, my heart, my home.
I'd give everything I own. My life, my heart, my home.

Every little thing.




Just to have you back again.
Just to hold you.

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of "Everything I Own" by Jude speaks of the gratitude and warmth that the singer feels towards someone who sheltered them from harm. The lyrics are full of appreciation and express how this person gave them life and set them free. The second verse talks about the joys of spending time with this person, and how grateful the singer is for those moments.


While the song appears to be a love song, it can also be interpreted as a tribute to a parent, mentor, or teacher who guided and mentored the singer through life. The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of the artist's feeling for the person they are missing, and how they would give everything to have them back. The final verse is a warning to the listener not to take their loved one for granted, as they may eventually lose them and never get the chance to express their love.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the value of the people in our lives and how we should appreciate them while we still can. The gentle melody and simple lyrics create a powerful emotional resonance, and the song remains a classic to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

You sheltered me from harm.
You protected me from danger and kept me safe.


You kept me warm.
You provided me with warmth and comfort.


You gave my life to me.
You gave me the gift of life.


You set me free.
You liberated me and gave me the freedom to be myself.


The finest years I ever knew.
The best years of my life were spent with you.


Were all the ones I spent with you.
All the happiest moments of my life were with you.


I would give anything I own. Give up my life and my heart, my home.
I would sacrifice everything I possess, even my life, my emotions, and my shelter, just to have you back in my life.


You taught me how to love.
You showed me the way to love and what it truly means.


And what it's of, what it's of.
And the essence of what it is.


You never said too much but still you showed the way.
You didn't have to say much, but your actions and example guided me.


And so I knew, from watching you.
So, by observing you, I learned.


Nobody else can ever know.
Nobody else could ever understand.


The part of me that can't let go.
The part of me that can't move on.


Is there someone you know, you're loving them so but taking them all for granted.
Do you know someone whom you love so much but don't appreciate enough?


You may lose them one day.
There's a possibility that you may lose them someday.


Someone takes them away and they'll never hear the words you have to say.
If someone takes them away, you may never have the chance to express your feelings to them.


Everything I own. My life, my heart, my home.
I possess and value everything I have in my life, including my being, my emotions, and my place of belonging.


Just to hold you.
Just to be able to embrace and hold you tight.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates

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