All I Ask of You
Julian Lloyd Webber/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you here, beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Love me, that's all I ask of you
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Say you love me, you know I do
Love me, that's all I ask of you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Love me, that's all I ask of you
The lyrics to Julian Lloyd Webber/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's song All I Ask of You is a beautiful and romantic plea from one lover to the other. The song opens with the singer dismissing any talk of darkness and reassuring their lover that they are present, and nothing can harm them. They promise to be a source of comfort and strength to their lover and lead them from their fears into the light. The singer then pleads to their lover to let them be their freedom and to allow the daylight to dry their tears. They promise to be by their lover's side, to protect and guide them always.
The chorus is a touching declaration of love, where the singer implores their lover to say that they love them every waking moment and to turn their head with talk of summertime. They ask their lover to promise that all they say is true and to let them be their shelter and their light. The singer yearns for a world with no more night, where their lover is beside them always, to hold and hide them. The chorus is then repeated with the same request for their lover to say they share one love and one lifetime with them and to lead them from their solitude.
The song ends with the singer asking their lover to share each day, each night, and each morning with them, and to say that they love them. They ask their lover to let them go anywhere they go and to love them, that's all they ask of them. The song is a gorgeous testament to the power of love and how it can be a source of strength, security, and freedom when shared with someone that you love and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
No more talk of darkness
Stop dwelling on the negative and doubtful aspects of life.
Forget these wide-eyed fears
Do not let your fears dominate your thoughts and emotions.
I'm here, nothing can harm you
I will protect you from any harm and danger.
My words will warm and calm you
My comforting words will ease your anxiety and stress.
Let me be your freedom
Allow me to give you a sense of liberation and independence.
Let daylight dry your tears
Let the bright and hopeful future wash away your sorrows.
I'm here, with you, beside you
I am always by your side to offer support and encouragement.
To guard you and to guide you
I will protect you and lead you towards a better path.
Say you love me every waking moment
Express your affection for me every single day.
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Distract me from my worries with talk of happier times.
Say you need me with you now and always
Let me know that you rely on me and want me in your life forever.
Promise me that all you say is true
Assure me that your words and actions are sincere and genuine.
That's all I ask of you
These simple declarations of love and commitment are all I need.
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your safe haven from the storms of life.
Let me be your light
Allow me to inspire and guide you towards a brighter future.
You're safe, no one will find you
Feel secure and protected, knowing that you are hidden from harm.
Your fears are far behind you
Your anxieties and uncertainties are a thing of the past.
All I want is freedom
All I desire is the liberty to love and live life to the fullest.
A world with no more night
An existence free of darkness and despair.
And you, always beside me
Having you by my side consistently brings me peace and happiness.
To hold me and to hide me
Embrace and shield me from the harsh realities of the world.
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Promise to devote your love and loyalty to me for the rest of our lives.
Let me lead you from your solitude
Allow me to help you break free from your loneliness and isolation.
Say you need me with you here, beside you
Affirm that you cannot and do not want to live without me.
Anywhere you go, let me go too
I want to accompany you on your life journey, wherever it may lead.
Love me, that's all I ask of you
All I crave from you is your genuine and unconditional love.
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Promise to spend the rest of our days together in love and harmony.
Say the word and I will follow you
Your command is my desire; I will go wherever you go.
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Let's share each and every moment of our lives with each other.
Say you love me, you know I do
Vocalize your love for me, as I love you with all my heart.
Anywhere you go, let me go too
My love and devotion for you means that I want to be with you always.
Love me, that's all I ask of you
Again, all I want and need is your unwavering love and affection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
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