Richie quit the band in 1981 for a solo career. He released his self-titled debut in 1982. The album hit No. 3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. His follow up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in '84. His third album, '86's Dancing on the Ceiling spawned such hits as Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and Se La, but would be the end of his commercial success.
His 90's albums such as Back to Front, Louder Than Words, and Time all failed to achieve the previous decade's commercial success. Some of his recent work, such as the album Renaissance, has returned to his older style, hoping to achieve more success.
Hello
Lionel Richie Lyrics
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And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted, and my arms are open wide
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much
I love you
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying
I love you
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying
I love you
Lionel Richie's song Hello is a classic love ballad that tells a story of a man who is deeply in love with someone he has never been able to profess his love to. The song portrays the man's dreams and fantasies about being with the person he loves. He has spent an immense amount of time thinking and dreaming of the woman and has imagined a thousand times kissing her lips. When he sees her passing by his door, he wonders if she is looking for him as well.
The chorus of the song is a plea for contact and a longing to connect with the person he loves. The man in the song sees the yearning for his love in the woman's eyes and smile. He tells her that she is everything he ever wanted and that his arms are wide open to embrace her. He realizes that the woman knows just what to say and do to make him fall for her, and he is ready to express his love for her.
The second verse of the song talks about his desire to see the sunlight in her hair and let her know how much he cares. He sometimes feels his heart will overflow with love for her. The chorus repeats as he wonders where she is and what she is doing, whether she is feeling lonely or is someone loving her. The singer says that he doesn't know how to win her heart, but he will start by professing his love.
Overall, Hello is a song about the depth of love and longing between two people, with a somewhat melancholic tone about the difficulties of expressing that love. It has become a timeless classic and one of Richie's signature songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been alone with you inside my mind
I've thought about you a lot, even though we haven't been physically together
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I've daydreamed about being intimate with you many times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
I catch glimpses of you in my everyday life
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
Hi, are you searching for me?
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell by your gaze
I can see it in your smile
I can tell by your facial expression
You're all I've ever wanted, and my arms are open wide
I desire you above all else and want to embrace you fully
'Cause you know just what to say
You have a special way with words that appeals to me
And you know just what to do
You have the ability to act in a way that pleases me
And I want to tell you so much
I have a lot I want to express to you
I love you
I have strong romantic feelings for you
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
I yearn to be near you and to observe the beauty of your appearance
And tell you time and time again how much I care
I want to express my feelings for you repeatedly
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
At times, my love for you feels so abundant that it is overwhelming
Hello, I've just got to let you know
Hi, I need to tell you something important
'Cause I wonder where you are
I am curious about your whereabouts
And I wonder what you do
I am interested in your daily activities
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Do you feel isolated or are you experiencing affection from someone else?
Tell me how to win your heart
Inform me how I can capture your affections
For I haven't got a clue
I don't know how to go about it
But let me start by saying
However, I will begin by expressing
I love you
My love for you is profound
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel Richie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eurides Alcantara
Que voz ! Lionel Richie é um talento indiscutível.Suas músicas me fazem relembrar bons momentos do passado.
Christopher Brian
Hi dear
Leonard David
So interesting and heart touching he is of one the world greatest music maker what your favorite music?
Екатерина Гетман
Просто нет слов! Музыка обалденная и голос, обаяние!!
Ольга Китаева
Красивейшая песня,проникающая в душу!С ней связаны нежные воспомтнания о любви!спасибо за такую музыку,она будет жить вечно❤
Галина Наумкина
Очень душевное исполнение!
Красиво, трогательно и талантливо!!!
Спасибо!!!
Soft Rock Music Playlist
We don't look for old songs, we look for the memories they carry🤩😍
Ivaneide Da Silva
Lindo
Parth Music
Imagine singing this song for 50 years live for billion times and retaining that emotion and romance.
From the Rose to the nose
Right On!! GodBless you