Be By Myself
Kenny Lyrics


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How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotions
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I close my eyes at night
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
Everything was just a bore
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

You were better to me than I've been to myself
For me, there's you and nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you




How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

Overall Meaning

The song "Be By Myself" by Kenny is a love song that expresses gratitude towards the loved one. The song begins by stating how sweet it is to be loved by the person, highlighting the sense of security and comfort their love provides. The lyrics describe the need for a safe place to turn when life gets tough, with someone who can offer emotional support and stability. The love given is described as sweet and devoted, touching deep emotions.


The chorus repeats the phrase "How sweet it is to be loved by you", emphasizing the joy and happiness the person brings to the singer's life. The second verse talks about the impact the person has had on the singer's life - turning what used to be a boring routine into a brighter, more exciting one. The lyrics express that the singer couldn't imagine their life without the person, and how their loving actions have made a significant impact.


The third verse expresses the comparision between the love provided by the loved one and the self-love of the singer. The loved one's love is described as ultimately better than the self-love of the singer, and that the loved one is everything to them. The chorus then repeats again, reaffirming how sweet it is to be loved by the person.


Overall, "Be By Myself" is a heartfelt acknowledgement of the love and support provided by a significant other. The lyrics emphasize the need for emotional support during difficult times, while also celebrating the joy and happiness brought to the singer's life by their loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

How sweet it is to be loved by you
The feeling of being loved by you is so delightful and pleasing.


I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to hold me and comfort me, and you were there for me, providing the warmth and protection I needed.


I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
I was going through highs and lows in my life, and I needed someone who understands my situations, interests and emotions. Fortunately, you came into my life at the right time and provided me with the understanding I needed.


With sweet love and devotion Deeply touching my emotions
You gave me sweet love and devotion, that penetrated deep into my heart and soul, satisfying the deepest desires of my emotions.


I want to stop and thank you baby
I feel the need to pause and express my gratitude to you, my darling.


I close my eyes at night And wonder what would I be without you in my life
Whenever I close my eyes to sleep, I evaluate the importance of your influence in my life, and I can't help but imagine what life would be like if you weren't there. You mean everything to me.


Everything was just a bore All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
Before I met you, my life was drab and uninteresting, my activities seemed repetitious and monotonous.


But you brighten up for me all of my days With a love so sweet in so many ways
Since you came into my life, everything has been better. You've made every day brighter and filled with sweet love in many ways.


You were better to me than I've been to myself
You have been kinder to me than I ever was to myself, taking care of my needs and loving me despite my shortcomings.


For me, there's you and nobody else
You are the only one for me, and nobody else can take your place in my heart and life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier

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Comments from YouTube:

taildragger53

I play this album regularly. Have done so since about i was young. One of the finest CTI recordings. So smooth..typical Kenny Burrell perfectionism. Thanks so much for this one.

Mark Frost

I love this song. All of the others on the album are also great too.

kawanie

Excellent sound !!!
Thanks.

Ronaldo Chagas

Excelente.Nota 10.

Ric Flauding: Award-Winning Composer.

As one who does a lot of string arranging (real strings: London/Prague/Nashville) this has always been one of my favs (Sebesky). If I recall the section was 4 Celli...apparently 5.

Alex VanBergeijk

Yes! The string section was 5 cellos! A very unorthodox choice to be sure, but it paid off for this album!

scafeets

Featuring Ron Carter on bass, Billy Cobham on drums, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ray Basrretto and Airto on percussion, and Hubert Laws on flute.

Marco De Silva

Ther's no synth at all! Richard Wyands - piano, electric piano and Hugh Lawson - electric piano. Great arrangement by Don Sebesky....what more can I say?

Дмитрий Рохин Челябинск

ГОРЖУСЬ .ЧТО ИГРАЛ ЭТУ ПЬЕСУ .ПОДРАЖАЯ БАРРЕЛЛУ

Armando CorsiArmando Corsi

L'ho conosciuto alla Vanguard school...

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