Wherever You Are
Kenny Ray Horton Lyrics


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Once in a lifetime, love comes along
And I know it's you that I'm waiting on
And that sweet promise of our first kiss
Keeps me hanging on, through times like this

So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
There's only so long, time can keep up apart
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are

Can't say I know what you look like
But you're in my heart, you're on my mind
And I feel your love deep down in my soul
When I finally find you, I'll just know

So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
There's only so long, time can keep up apart
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are

So until we meet, keep me in your heart




Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are

Overall Meaning

Kenny Ray Horton's Wherever You Are is a song about longing and yearning for love. The opening line, "Once in a lifetime, love comes along," acknowledges the rarity and preciousness of true love. Through the lyrics, the singer expresses his belief that the person he is meant to be with is out there, even though he may not know what she looks like, and that their connection is strong enough to withstand the distance between them. The song contains both hope and uncertainty, capturing the emotional complexity of waiting for the right person to come into one's life.


The chorus, "So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you/I wonder if you're thinking of me, too/There's only so long, time can keep up apart/So until we meet, keep me in your heart/Keep wishing upon that same ol' star/And know that I love you, wherever you are," is both melancholic and poetic. The singer wonders if his beloved is thinking of him too, and promises to keep her in his heart while they are apart. The final lines, "Keep wishing upon that same ol' star/And know that I love you, wherever you are," add a touch of magic to the song, as the "same ol' star" represents a shared wish and dream between the two lovers.


In summary, Wherever You Are is a song that captures the essence of being in love with someone you have yet to meet, while simultaneously conveying the intense longing and hope that comes with waiting for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a lifetime, love comes along
The singer believes that true love only happens once in a person's life.


And I know it's you that I'm waiting on
The singer has faith that this person is the one they've been waiting for.


And that sweet promise of our first kiss
The memory of their first kiss is something that brings the singer hope and joy during difficult times.


Keeps me hanging on, through times like this
The thought of what they have together is what carries the singer through tough times.


So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
The singer is constantly thinking about their loved one, no matter where they are in the world.


I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
The singer has a hopeful curiosity about whether or not their loved one is also thinking about them.


There's only so long, time can keep up apart
The singer acknowledges that physical distance may keep them apart temporarily, but it won't be forever.


So until we meet, keep me in your heart
The singer is asking their loved one to hold onto their love for them until they're able to be together again.


Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
The singer is encouraging their loved one to keep believing in their love, even when they're apart.


And know that I love you, wherever you are
The singer wants their loved one to always remember that they are loved, no matter where they are in the world.


Can't say I know what you look like
The singer has never met their loved one in person, so they don't know what they look like.


But you're in my heart, you're on my mind
Despite never having met in person, the singer holds their loved one close in their heart and thoughts.


And I feel your love deep down in my soul
The singer feels a deep and strong love for their loved one that goes beyond just physical attraction.


When I finally find you, I'll just know
The singer trusts their intuition and believes that they will recognize their loved one when they finally meet in person.




Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY S. STOVER, STEVE BOGARD

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