Is It You
Lee Ritenour Lyrics
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A stranger, somebody unknown
Someone's in my dreams, can't get it off my mind, yeah
I'm tired of being alone
Someone's trying to find an easy way inside
Come on, I'm right here at home, right at home
Is it you?
Is it you?
Is it you, you, you?
Who's that deep inside me, sneaking around my heart?
Are you somebody in love?
Show me what you're doing and tell me who you are
Hey, I'm ready for love, for love
Is it you?
Is it you?
Is it you?
Is it you, you, you?
If it's you, come out in the open
You don't need to hide your love
If it's you, you know I'm hoping
'Cause it's way too late to run away
Don't run away from love, my love
Is it you?
Is it you, knocking at my door?
Is it my imagination?
Is it you, I can't get off my mind?
Is it you, you, you?
Is it you, sneaking around my heart?
Is it my imagination?
Is it you, I can`t get off my mind?
You, you, you?
The lyrics to Lee Ritenour's song "Is It You" express the singer's desire for someone to come into his life and share love with him. The first verse implies that someone is trying to get his attention, but he doesn't know if it's the one he's been waiting for. He's tired of being alone and wants to let this person in. In the second verse, the singer asks the person to reveal themselves fully and show him who they are. He's ready for love, but he needs to know if it's the right person.
The chorus repeats the question "Is it you?" over and over again, emphasizing the uncertainty and confusion the singer is feeling. He wants this person to come out in the open and not hide their love because it's too late for them to run away from it. The bridge repeats the same questions from the first and second verses and reinforces the emotional tug-of-war going on inside the singer's heart and mind.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is ready for love but unsure of who they should let into their life. They're looking for the right person to come along and sweep them off their feet, but they don't want to get hurt in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone's just outside, knocking at my door
A stranger, somebody unknown, is trying to get in contact with me.
Someone's in my dreams, can't get it off my mind, yeah
I keep thinking about this someone I don't know who appears in my dreams.
Someone's trying to find an easy way inside
This person is trying to find a way to connect with me.
Is it you?
I'm wondering if this person I'm thinking of is actually you.
Who's that deep inside me, sneaking around my heart?
I feel like someone is deep inside my being, trying to get closer to my heart.
Show me what you're doing and tell me who you are
If it's you, I want you to be honest and tell me your intentions.
If it's you, come out in the open
I want this person to reveal themselves to me, to not hide their love anymore.
Don't run away from love, my love
I want to embrace love and not let it slip away.
Is it you, knocking at my door?
I'm still uncertain if this is the person who's been trying to connect with me.
Is it you, I can't get off my mind?
My thoughts keep returning to this person I don't know.
Is it you, sneaking around my heart?
I feel like someone is trying to break through the barriers I've put up around my heart.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@judithhawkins8410
1981 working at pizza Hut and putting money in the juke box to hear this song over and over again
@wandanivens6622
And you know it
@Kaia263
Nice. I was eleven and this song was already about ten years old, and i remember thinking if id have a boyfriend who would sing this to me one day, Cd 101 in nyc loved to play this song back then.
@carlospuentes66
I would’ve done the exact same thing!
@tammystowers1593
And I would've done the same ‼️ 👍🔥
@ericr.2766
That was back when Pizza Hut actually made good pizza lol
@wirelessg2010
This is 2023 and this song is still powerful and pure! I am 56 and have always loved it from the first time I heard it back in the day! I just did a road trip to Phoenix from Denver and on the way back I was listening to one of my online 80s streaming stations and this came on and I just lost it with my 15yr old son. Of course he doesn't appreciate good music like this but it's ok cause I can't get enough of music like this😊 Music today can't touch music like this! PEACE!
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@tammystowers1593
I AGREE 👍🏾💯 it something about amazing beautiful 🎶🎵 it touches your soul 💕
@brendagallegos3204
This is a "timeless" piece. In no way does the music today compare to songs such as this one!