Possessed
Linda Eder & Colm Wilkinson Lyrics
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By one great all consuming quest
And that's my driving reason to survive
Just take my hand in yours
I live to see that dream come true
My world consists of it and you
So I have got to keep that dream alive
Henry, I adore you
Always have done, always will do
But I too have dreams
Maybe not as grand as yours
Or hard to understand as yours
But none the less my dreams
You and I together will be
Lisa, try to see what I see
Henry, please believe me
I see everything there is to see
But what by God am I supposed to do?
The song "Possessed" by Linda Eder and Colm Wilkinson is a beautiful duet about two individuals who share a love for each other but also have their own individual dreams and ambitions. The lyrics express how the two characters, Henry and Lisa, are passionate about their individual pursuits but they also want to hold onto their relationship.
The first verse describes how Henry is solely focused on his dream and it's the driving force that keeps him alive. He is possessed by this dream and wants Lisa to see why it's so important to him. Lisa, on the other hand, also has her own dreams which may not be as grand or understandable as Henry's. She loves him dearly, but at the same time, she wants to be able to pursue her dreams as well. Their love for each other is the only thing that can keep the dreams alive while still maintaining the relationship.
The second verse has Lisa asking Henry to see things from her perspective and to respect her dreams just as much as he wants her to understand his. She assures him that she sees everything there is to see, but she is unsure about what she is supposed to do about it. This highlights the struggle that many couples face when trying to balance their individual goals with their relationship.
Overall, "Possessed" is a powerful love song that addresses the idea of two individuals trying to maintain their individuality while being in love with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've been possessed
Throughout my entire existence, I have been seized by a powerful force
By one great all consuming quest
This force drives me toward a single overwhelming objective
And that's my driving reason to survive
Pursuing this objective is what gives my life meaning and purpose
Just take my hand in yours
Join me on this journey and support me through it
I live to see that dream come true
My ultimate desire is to witness the realization of this dream
My world consists of it and you
This dream, and you by my side, form the entirety of my world
So I have got to keep that dream alive
It is imperative that I persist in chasing this dream
Henry, I adore you
Henry, I have a deep and abiding love for you
Always have done, always will do
This love has been a constant throughout my life, and always will be
But I too have dreams
However, I also harbor ambitions and aspirations of my own
Maybe not as grand as yours
These aspirations may not be as lofty or ambitious as your own
Or hard to understand as yours
They may also be more difficult for you to comprehend or appreciate
But none the less my dreams
These dreams are still significant and meaningful to me
You and I together will be
If we work together, we can accomplish great things
Lisa, try to see what I see
I implore you to attempt to understand my perspective
Henry, please believe me
I beg of you to have faith in what I am saying
I see everything there is to see
I possess a comprehensive understanding of the situation
But what by God am I supposed to do?
However, I am unsure of how to proceed in light of this knowledge
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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