Everything I Own
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
Just hold you once again
The lyrics to Ken Boothe's song Everything I Own are about a person reflecting on the love and support they have received from a significant other. The person expresses gratitude for the love and care they have received while acknowledging that the years spent with their partner have been the best years of their life. The lyrics express a feeling of loss and yearning for the love that has been lost, and the promise to give anything to have the loved one back.
The chorus of the song, "And I would give anything I own, I'd give up my life, my heart, my own, and I would give anything I own, just to have you back again," speaks to the intense longing for the loved one to return. The verse, "Is there someone you know that won't let you go, and taking it all for granted? You may lose them one day, someone takes them away, and you don't hear the words they say," offers a cautionary note to the listener to appreciate and value the people in their life before they are lost.
The lyrics to Everything I Own are a poignant reminder of the importance of appreciating the people we love while they are still with us. The song speaks to the universal experience of the loss of a loved one and the deep pain associated with such a loss. It also highlights the importance of expressing love and gratitude to those in our lives while they are still with us.
Line by Line Meaning
You sheltered me from harm
You protected me from danger
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You provided me with warmth and comfort
You gave my life to me
You gave me purpose and meaning in life
Set me free, set me free
You allowed me to be independent and free
The finest years I ever knew
The best years of my life were spent with you
Is all the years I had with you
The time we spent together was the most valuable to me
And I would give anything I own
I would sacrifice anything I possess
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
I would surrender my entire being
Just to have you back again
To be reunited with you means everything to me
Is there someone you know
Do you have someone close to you
That won't let you go
That seems to cling onto you
And taking it all for granted?
You may be overlooking their importance
You may lose them one day
You may end up losing them someday
Someone takes them away
Someone might take them away from you
And you don't hear the words they say
You may not listen to what they are saying
Just to talk to you words again
To be able to converse with you once more
Just hold you once again
To embrace you in my arms once more
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates
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@lorenzo_firinu
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
Just hold you once again
@AllyPally67
My Mum and Dad's song. Dad passed in 2018, Mum very recently. Played this at her funeral 😭😭
@pillaroflight4363
Sorry for your loss 💝
@jeraldsteve956
Am sorry for your lost. Stay strong.❤️🙏
@mickthompson584
quality music no better way to go.
@AllyPally67
@Jerald Steve thank you 🙏🏽
@josh-uj1gw
i felt that. stay strong 🔥🔥🔥❤️
@dusivri5882
David Gates of BREAD wrote this about his father in 1972. Many people think it's about a broken relationship, but it's about the loss of his father. This great version by Ken Boothe reached number 1 in 1974, as did Boy George's version in 1987. I lost my father in 2010 and miss him every day.
To everyone who has lost a parent or loved one, this great song is for you.
💜
@suraya1224
It's a beautiful song, but no cover version can hold a candle to the original version, by Bread.
@dusivri5882
@Susan Intinarelli Yes. Agreed. Personally I think all original songs are the best versions. If it weren't for the originals, then cover versions would never exist. And the version by Bread will always be the best.
@glorialouiise
Love you Daddy